Phillip Tran

“I help girls and boys ages 6-18 create indelible and memorable athletic experiences that will inspire, influence, and impact their entire lives. I educate coaches and parents on how to inspire, influence, and impact children through sport.”
– Phil Tran, JD, MSED, CSCS,*D

Coaching Experience

Archbishop Spalding High School (Severn, MD)
Assistant Football Coach / Assistant Football Strength and Conditioning Coach
January 2020 – Present

Varsity Special Teams Coach / Offensive Assistant
Coached kickers, punters, and long snappers in season and during the offseason.
Led position meetings for specialists.
Assisted with in-game offensive analytics.
Assisted with strength and conditioning for football program.
Professionally filmed and DJ’ed at practices as needed.
Recruiting Severna Park, Annapolis, and the Maryland Eastern Shore.
Finished 2020 season undefeated with a #1 state ranking.
2021 NSCA National High School Strength Coach of the Year Nominee

Archbishop Spalding High School (Severn, MD)
Assistant Hockey Coach
March 2021 – Present

Assistant Coach for Girls’ Varsity and JV Ice Hockey
Goaltenders Coach
Led drills in practice, mentored goaltenders, and taught skills to less experienced players of all positions.
Played scout team goalie in practice as needed for a varsity team that only had one goalie.
Photographed senior nights and took official team photos.

Calvert Hall College High School (Towson, MD)
Head Basketball Strength and Conditioning Coach
March 2019 – February 2020

Designed, implemented, and tracked an offseason and in-season strength and conditioning program for all varsity basketball athletes.
Implemented the TrainHeroic platform to digitize weight room operations.
Mentored student-athletes and helped them achieve their athletic and personal goals.
Photographed JV games and took official team photos for varsity, JV, and freshman teams.
Helped second-year Head Basketball Coach install a tradition of a student-led prayer to close out every single practice.

Calvert Hall College High School (Towson, MD)
Head Football Strength and Conditioning Coach / Assistant Football Coach
April 2018 – January 2020

Head Football Strength and Conditioning Coach / Varsity Running Backs Coach (2018) / Freshman Offensive Coordinator & Defensive Backs Coach (2019)
Designed, implemented, and tracked an in-season and offseason strength and conditioning program for all football athletes.
Implemented the TrainHeroic platform to digitize weight room operations.
Mentored student-athletes and helped them achieve their athletic and personal goals.
Assisted the Head Football Coach with various administrative duties and game day tasks for varsity.
Charted plays and compiled official statistics and analytics on Hudl.
Fellowship of Christian Athletes Football Huddle Leader. Led game day chapel service for Bible study, character development, and faith formation. Implemented and led Bible studies for the freshman football team in 2019 and started a freshman football tradition of inviting opponents for a postgame joint team prayer at home games to teach good sportsmanship and Biblical values.
Installed a new tradition for the freshman football team of having a student-led prayer to close out every practice and team meeting.
Fellowship of Christian Athletes Multi-Sport Huddle member. Was a featured speaker at FCA meetings and was one of the adult leaders at our weekly meeting of the Fellowship of Christian Athletes.
Announced and DJ’ed JV football games and filled in as an emergency replacement for varsity games in 2019.
Took senior photos to help create senior posters for senior night.
Organized, hosted, and led strength camps and clinics for middle school students and parents.
2018 Maryland Christian Schools Invitational State Champions.
2019 National High School Strength Coaches Association Maryland Coach of the Year.

Gilman School (Baltimore, MD)
Head Football Strength and Conditioning Coach / Assistant Football Coach
February 2017 – April 2018

Designed, implemented, and tracked an in-season and offseason strength and conditioning program for all football athletes.
Taught foundations of exercise science via organized team activities.
Varsity Offensive Assistant and Varsity Kicking Coach. Assisted with drills and game day preparation during practice. Helped senior rookie kicker increase reliable kicking distance by 15 yards.
Mentored student-athletes and helped them achieve their athletic and personal goals. Regular attendee of Gilman’s Bible Study program that involves many of our student-athletes.
Assisted the Head Football Coach with various administrative duties and proposals for the future growth of the athletic program.
Compiled official statistics and analytics on Hudl.
Curated, DJ’ed, and managed the pregame and halftime music.
Helped dramatically improve a storied program during a rebuilding phase.
2017 Gilman-McDonogh Trophy Winners
2017 State Runner Ups in the MIAA A Conference.

Mariner Swim Club (Baltimore, MD)
Strength and Conditioning Coach
June 2017 – July 2018

Designed, implemented, and tracked a year-round strength and conditioning program for an elite co-ed club swim team.
Worked with female and male swimmers ages 6-18 and differentiated training programs and coaching methods for different levels.
Mentored athletes and helped them achieve their athletic and personal goals.
Mariner Swim Club achieved a record setting year with several new team records and a record number of state, sectional, and national qualifiers.
Coached a 2017 State Champion female swimmer in the 200m butterfly. (Ellen Brooks)

PT Strength, LLC (Millersville, MD)
Owner / Strength Coach February 2013 – Present

Founded and managing a strength and conditioning business.
Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist with Distinction (CSCS,*D)
Privately training male and female high school and college athletes in strength and conditioning, speed development, and providing football instruction for youth of all positions.
Working with adult women to enhance health, physique, and quality of life.
Developing and implementing safe and effective training programs for clients.
Respected speaker on the topics of strength and conditioning, football coaching, leadership development, and Christian living.
Organized and hosted coaching clinics to provide continuing education to fellow professionals.
National Strength and Conditioning Association Maryland State Advisory Board Member (2016 – 2018)
National Strength and Conditioning Association Maryland State Director (2018 – Present)

James Hubert Blake High School (Silver Spring, MD)
Head Strength and Conditioning Coach / Assistant Football Coach January 2016 – November 2016

– Head Strength and Conditioning Coach / Special Teams Coordinator / Quarterbacks Coach / Running Backs Coach
– Trained deep snappers.
– Developed offseason and in-season weight training programs. Conducted all strength and conditioning activities.
– Turned around the program and dramatically increased speed and strength of all athletes.
– Formally led a “Leadership Fitness” session every game day to impart lessons on leadership, responsibility, integrity, and purpose.
– Won the 3A South Section I Division Title and earned first playoff berth for Blake since 2012.

Northwood High School (Silver Spring, MD)
Head Strength and Conditioning Coach / Assistant Football Coach
May 2014 – November 2015

– Head Strength and Conditioning Coach / Running Backs Coach
– Coached quarterbacks extensively.
– Trained deep snappers.
– Overhauled and revamped strength and conditioning program. Organized, designed, and implemented a high quality strength and conditioning program with individualization and proper technique. Players are safely performing Olympic lifts and have made unprecedented, significant gains in speed, strength, and confidence.
– Mentoring student-athletes one-on-one to develop and strengthen character and maturity.

Thomas Jefferson High School for Science and Technology (Alexandria, VA)
Head Strength and Conditioning Coach / Assistant Football Coach
March 2013- May 2014

– Head Strength and Conditioning Coach / Varsity Running Backs Coach / Head JV Coach
– Assisted with quarterbacks coaching.
– Trained deep snappers, kickers, and punters.
– Upgraded strength and conditioning program. Organized, designed, and implemented a high quality strength and conditioning program with individualization and proper technique. Players are safely performing Olympic lifts and have made unprecedented, significant gains in speed, strength, and confidence.
– Earned playoff berth in 2013.

West Springfield High School (Springfield, VA)
Assistant Football Coach / Assistant Strength and Conditioning Coach
March 2010 – March 2013

– Coaching and mentoring Varsity and JV football wide receivers, running backs, and quarterbacks.
– Trained deep snappers.
– Assisting the strength and conditioning program by developing workouts and leading all in-season and some offseason workout sessions in the place of the Head Strength and Conditioning Coach.
– Helped rebuild program into a contender and earned playoff berth in 2012.

Professional Associations and Certifications

American Football Coaches Association (AFCA). Member and convention attendee since 2007.
National Strength and Conditioning Association (NSCA) – Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist with Distinction (CSCS,*D)
The CSCS is the preeminent certification for strength and conditioning professionals in the sports and fitness industry.
National Strength and Conditioning Association – Maryland State Advisory Board Member (July 2016 – March 2018)
Appointed to the NSCA Maryland State Advisory Board in July 2016. Responsibilities are to promote the strength and conditioning profession in Maryland and improve the safety of high school strength and conditioning programs through educational clinics.
National Strength and Conditioning Association – Interim Maryland State Director (March 2018 – March 2019) / Maryland State Director (March 2019 – Present)
Responsibilities include being the lead organizer for the NSCA Maryland State Clinic, representing and promoting the strength and conditioning profession in the state, and speaking at other coaching clinics.
National High School Strength Coaches Association (NHSSCA). Member since 2018.

Championships and Accolades

2021 NSCA National High School Strength Coach of the Year Nominee
2019 NHSSCA Maryland Coach of the Year
2018 Maryland Christian Schools Invitational State Champions (Calvert Hall College High School Football)
2017 Maryland Swimming State Champion (Ellen Brooks – 200m Butterfly)

Certifications

NSCA Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist with Distinction (CSCS,*D)
3Dimensional Coaching Certification
USA Football Advanced Contact Certification

Relevant Speaking Engagements

2021 AFCA Convention – “Special Teams Skills and Drills”
2020 NSCA Delaware State Clinic – “Letters to the Young Coach”
2020 NSCA Maryland State Clinic – “Legislative Advocacy for Strength Coaches”
2020 NSCA Coaches Conference – “Legislative Advocacy for Strength Coaches”
2019-10-25 Calvert Hall Fellowship of Christian Athletes Meeting – “The Eternal Championship”
2019 Calvert Hall College High School S&C Parent Seminar – “Top Ten Exercises Youth Athletes Must Perform Regularly”
2019 NSCA Maryland State Clinic – “Exercises to Correct Bad Posture”
2019 American Football Coaches Association Convention – “Strength and Conditioning Buzz Session”
2018 NSCA Mid-Atlantic Regional Conference – “Start Your Own Business”
2018 NSCA Maryland State Clinic – “Build a High School Football S&C Program from Scratch”
2018 NSCA Pennsylvania State Clinic – “Build a High School Football S&C Program from Scratch”
2017 NSCA Maryland State Clinic – “Teaching Olympic Lifts to Young Athletes”

Publications
– Tran, Phil. “Running Back Essentials: Switching Hands.” AFCA Insider. October 2017. http://insider.afca.com/running-back-essentials-switching-hands/

Relevant Events Hosted

2020 NSCA Maryland State Clinic
2019 Calvert Hall College High School S&C Parent Seminar
2019 Calvert Hall College High School Strength and Conditioning Camp
2019 NSCA Maryland State Clinic. Held during a non-recertification year, this coaching clinic broke the record for most ever registrants at 114 and most ever attendees at 111.
2018 NSCA Maryland State Clinic

Athletics

Baylor Bears Football (Waco, TX)
Running Back
January 2003 – November 2005

– Honors: Lettered (2005), First Team Academic All-Big XII (2005), Baylor Football Highest GPA Award (2004), Baylor University Sports Performance of the Year Award: Highest Football GPA (2004), Big XII Commissioner’s Honor Roll (2003, 2004), Prentice Gautt Post-Graduate Scholarship Award Winner

Baylor Athletic Department (Waco, TX)
Intern
August 2005 – May 2006

– Marketing intern. Worked closely with Media Relations to project a positive image of Baylor sports. Organized community events, service projects, and autograph shows involving Baylor athletes. Assisted with the implementation of each sport’s marketing plan. Built relationships in the community. Created promotional events. Assisted with game day operations for all sports. Took press photos. Wrote press releases. Helped update the website.

Education

Juris Doctor
Syracuse University (Syracuse, NY)
August 2006 – December 2008

– Earned a juris doctor degree.

Master of Science in Education (Sport Management)
Baylor University (Waco, TX)
January 2005 – May 2006

Bachelor of Arts (Political Science Major/Economics Minor)
Baylor University (Waco, TX)
January 2003 – December 2004

– GPA: 3.87 graduate/3.51 undergraduate
– Honors and Activities: Kappa Delta Pi (Education honor society, 2006), Sigma Iota Rho (International Studies honor society, 2004), Golden Key International Honour Society (2004), National Dean’s List (2004), National Society of Collegiate Scholars (2004), National Scholars Honor Society (2004), Omicron Delta Kappa (National Leadership honor society, 2004), Pi Sigma Alpha (Political Science honor society, 2004), Fellowship of Christian Athletes

Endorsements

“I’ve always been nervous to use a personal coach for any fitness needs, but my wedding gave me the perfect reason to push past my fears. Phil Tran was my choice for a strength coach and it was one of the best decisions I made in wedding planning. He is knowledgeable, conscientious, dedicated to your needs, limitations, fears, etc., and really empowers his trainees. Not only will he build up your strength, but he builds up your self-esteem by cheering you on as your reach goals (and even lifts you up when you have an off day). As a bonus – Phil is a fantastic photographer and I used his services for my wedding too.”
– Nicole Harris

“Phil worked with both my teenage son who plays football and me. He was very thorough in assessing our individual needs. He designed comprehensive workouts in our home that focused on our goals. I highly recommend him for athletes wanting to get stronger and more agile. I also recommend him for adults wanting to strengthen their muscles as they age and wanting to look more fit.” – Nancy Linton

“I am a busy mom and Phil Tran expertly showed me how I can incorporate important exercises into my daily routine with no disruption so I no longer have pay exorbitant monthly fees to a gym I never use.” – JoeyLynn Hough

“Phil is very knowledgeable and professional! Highly recommended if you are loooking for a coach!” – Brandi Elzie

“My son loves his styles of coaching and training. We will continue our training sessions with Coach Phil as we are very impressed!” – Felicia Myers

“Coach Tran is very dedicated and able to take you to the next level. He will work with you on any weakness you have.” – Austin Otte

“Coach Phil is a coach that is very knowledgeable about his profession. His evaluation of my son gave helpful information to transform him to a great football player.” – Carolyn Stacker

“Coach Tran worked with my son who is a quarterback to build his strength and enhance his quarterbacking skills. The exercise program he implemented yielded immediate positive results. Coach Tran’s deep knowledge of strength training and football coaching, coupled with the enjoyable training environment he cultivates for clients, makes him a uniquely talented coach. I highly recommend Coach Tran for any athletic performance and fitness needs!” – Kevin Heffner

“Coach Tran was the strength coach for my two daughters who swim competitively. I can’t say enough good things about Coach Tran. His acumen, enthusiasm, care, thoughtfulness, understanding, and mentorship have been a blessing for my daughters. His athletic career is an inspiration and my daughters are inspired by his example and teaching. One of my daughters won a state championship under his tutelage. As much as Coach Tran demands greatness in competition, he is very intentional about relating the challenges and lessons learned in competition to real life so that his athletes will be champions in both sport and life. If you need a strength coach with impeccable moral character who connects well with female athletes, without hesitation, I endorse Coach Tran.” – Peggy Brooks

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