About
Coach. Author. Teacher. Travels for Tacos.
With 18+ years of experience in competitive rowing, Blake understands what is needed to be a high-performing athlete. He also understands what is needed when roadblocks get in your way. As a Division I recruit, he suffered a back injury which prematurely sidelined his rowing career.
With a Masters Degree in Sports Performance, 10+ professional certifications, several published articles, and a couple of books under his belt, Blake's goal is to help as many rowers as possible.
For the past 18+ years Blake has been working with clients ranging from high-performing athletes with no limitations, to clients transitioning out of injury (in collaboration with their doctors). Blake strongly believes that no matter where you are currently, there’s always a way to improve. You aren’t broken. You're still an athlete.
Blake has held internships with Stanford Sports Performance and Mike Boyle Strength and Conditioning (voted the #1 gym in the USA). He spent 9 years coaching high school rowing and was the Strength & Conditioning Coach for the Santa Clara Men's Crew Team for 2 years.
Blake has developed a thirst for knowledge and pursues further education whenever possible. He continues to further his expertise by attending conferences, seminars, and courses multiple times a year to stay on-top of the latest and greatest performance information.
Blake currently helps rowers in-person and all around the world (virtually and via app), he's also a board member & associate professor for the Personal Training Certificate Program at West Valley College.
With 18+ years of experience in competitive rowing, Blake understands what is needed to be a high-performing athlete. He also understands what is needed when roadblocks get in your way. As a Division I recruit, he suffered a back injury which prematurely sidelined his rowing career.
With a Masters Degree in Sports Performance, 10+ professional certifications, several published articles, and a couple of books under his belt, Blake's goal is to help as many rowers as possible.
For the past 18+ years Blake has been working with clients ranging from high-performing athletes with no limitations, to clients transitioning out of injury (in collaboration with their doctors). Blake strongly believes that no matter where you are currently, there’s always a way to improve. You aren’t broken. You're still an athlete.
Blake has held internships with Stanford Sports Performance and Mike Boyle Strength and Conditioning (voted the #1 gym in the USA). He spent 9 years coaching high school rowing and was the Strength & Conditioning Coach for the Santa Clara Men's Crew Team for 2 years.
Blake has developed a thirst for knowledge and pursues further education whenever possible. He continues to further his expertise by attending conferences, seminars, and courses multiple times a year to stay on-top of the latest and greatest performance information.
Blake currently helps rowers in-person and all around the world (virtually and via app), he's also a board member & associate professor for the Personal Training Certificate Program at West Valley College.
Education
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Masters of Science
Applied Exercise Science
Emphasis in Sports Performance Training |
2015-2017
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Internship
Sports Performance Internship at
Mike Boyle Strength & Conditioning Voted #1 Gym in the U.S. by Men's Health |
Summer 2013 |
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Internship
Sports Performance Internship at
Stanford University |
Spring 2013 |
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Sports Medicine
Exercise Science & Sports Medicine Certificate at
West Valley College |
2010-2012 |
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Bachelor of Arts
Mass Communications
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2004-2008 |
Professional Certifications
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Certified Functional Strength Coach
CFSC Level 1 Certified (CFSC)
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National Academy of Sports Medicine
Certified Personal Trainer (CPT)
Performance Enhancement Specialist (PES) Corrective Exercise Specialist (CES) |
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Functional Movement Systems
Functional Movement Screen Level 2 (FMS)
Fundamental Capacity Screen Certified (FCS) Selective Functional Movement Assessment Attendee (SFMA) |
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Stick Mobility
Certified Stick Mobility Level 1 Coach
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