Shimizu comes to UAH after spending 2013-14 at Nicholls State University as Assistant Strength and Conditioning Coach. He was responsible for the design and implementation of year round programs for the softball, women's soccer, volleyball, cross country and women's distance teams.
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He also assisted with the football and baseball programs during his 13-month tenure at Nicholls State.
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Previously, Shimizu held roles with strength and conditioning departments at the University of Denver and Springfield College, where he assisted with several athletic programs. He has also aided the training programs at Angel Santiago Softball Camps and Empower Athletic Development.
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Shimizu has been a certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist by the National Strength and Conditioning Association since 2011. In addition, he owns a Level One Sport Performance Coaching certification from USA Weightlifting.
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Moreover, Shimizu is a graduate of SUNY Cortland with a Bachelor of Science in Kinesiology and Exercise Science. He also owns a Master of Science degree in Strength and Conditioning at Springfield College.Â
