Movements to improve Grip Strength

The Coach

James Burk

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Helping Coaches and Athletes Unlock Peak Performance

With over 27 years of coaching experience, I’ve dedicated my career to helping athletes and coaches break barriers and reach levels they never thought possible. Currently serving as the Head Strength and Conditioning Coach at Hardin-Simmons University, I work with more than 550 athletes each year across all sports.

My background includes leadership roles as a Head Football Coach, Head Track & Field Coach, and Head Powerlifting Coach, as well as time spent as an Athletic Director. I hold a Master’s Degree in Exercise Science and am deeply committed to continuous learning and evidence-based training.

Certifications:

• NSCA-CSCS

• USAW Level 1

• USATF Level 1

• USPA Level 1

• RPR Levels 1 & 2

• Functional Range Conditioning (FRC)

• Westside Barbell Special Strengths

• Altis Foundation Course

• Cooper Clinic Nutrition

• ISSA Certified Personal Trainer

• Body Tempering

• NASE

• John Godina World Throws Center (Levels 1 & 2)

Whether you’re a coach looking for proven systems or an athlete aiming to develop elite-level strength, speed, and power, my programs are built to deliver results.