1. Michael Orzolek MS, CSCS
3685 Midvale Ave. Philadelphia PA 19129
203-770-9827
michaelorzolek@gmail.com
Performance Coach
Highly motivated fitness professional with relevant experience in health and fitness, strength and conditioning, elite
coaching, physical therapy, and gym administration. Able to learn rapidly and collaborate with others. Driven to succeed
and thrive in a challenging environment.
Education
 Sacred Heart University, Fairfield, CT 2010-2014
 Master of Science: Exercise Science and Nutrition
 Concentration: Human Performance
 Mercyhurst University, Erie, PA 2006-2010
 Bachelor of Science: Sports Medicine
 Concentration: Health and Fitness Promotion
Key Achievements
 Coached the U23 Men’s Double at the 2016 World Championship
 Raced the U23 Lightweight Men’s Single at the 2009 World Championship
 7x US Rowing National Champion
 Captain of the Mercyhurst Men’s Varsity Rowing team
Employment
Assistant Rowing Coach, April2016- Present
Malvern Preparatory School, Malvern PA
 Provided athletes technical feedback and oversaw their day to day progress
 Rigged boats to specific specifications set by the head coach
 Coached Men’s Junior Double and Junior Lightweight Double to win 2015 Philadelphia City Championships
 Coached Men’s Junior Double to 3rd
place at Scholastic National Championships
Head Coach ofUnder 23 Program, Assistant Coach ofJunior Program, June 2016- September 2016
Conshohocken Rowing Center,Conshohocken PA
 Designed and Implemented a multifaceted training plan which included resistance training, flexibility training,
aerobic conditioning, and injury prevention
 Made entries for races and prepared travelarrangements for competition
 Coached a U23 Men’s Double Scull to win the US trials and compete at the World Championships
 Supervised practices to ensure safety of all athletes
Front Desk Attendant/Fitness Instructor,March 2013- March 2016
Lifesport Fitness Resource Center,Philadelphia PA
 Designed and instructed classes to match the skill levels of all participants
 Maintained organization of the front desk
 Set up and oversaw babysitting area
 Responsible for maintenance of the facilities
Strength and Conditioning Coach,September 2012- March 2013
SOURCE Institute for Human Performance,Newtown PA
 Responsible for maintaining safe workout environment for students
 Designed training programs for individual athletes
 Provided health and fitness assessments for students along with workout programs

2.  Assisted in designing and implementing a winter health promotion program
Physical Therapy Aide,September 2010- August 2012
Carlson Therapy Network,New Milford CT
 Worked with physical therapists to help clients modify exercises appropriately to avoid injury
 Set up and Instructed a therapeutic aquatic class
 Scheduled appointments for patients and entered billing information
Honors and Awards
 Graduated Sacred Heart University with Honors
Research
 “Electromyographic and Kinematic Analysis of Stationary and Dynamic Rowing Ergometry”
 “The Effect of Chocolate Milk, Skim Milk, and Gatorade on Recovery Following a Rowing Ergometer Workout”
Skills
 Microsoft word
 Excel
 Powerpoint
 Excellent communication skills
 Strong work ethic
Certifications and Affiliations
 Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist (CSCS)
 Member- National Strength and Conditioning Association (NSCA)
Interest and Hobbies
 PennAC High Performance Athlete