TJ Cahill, CSCS, USAW L1, FMS L1

Education

Springfield College-Springfield, MA

Master of Science-Strength and Conditioning

August 2023 GPA: 4.00

Springfield College-Springfield, MA

Bachelor of Science-Applied Exercise Science

December 2020 GPA: 3.99

Certifications

National Strength and Conditioning Association

• Certified Strength & Conditioning Specialist, Dec 2023-Dec 2026

USA Weightlifting

• USAW Level 1 Coach, Aug 2024-Aug 2025

Functional Movement Systems

• Functional Movement Screening, Level 1, Nov 2023-Nov 2024

American Heart Association

• First Aid, Aug 2023-Aug 2025

Red Cross

• CPR/AED, May 2024-May 2026

Coaching/Teaching Experience

Assistant Strength and Conditioning Coach

Amherst College-Amherst, MA

May 2023-Present

Supervisor: Chris Boyko, Head Strength and Conditioning Coach

TF Performance-Wilbraham, MA (Seasonal)

May 2023-Present

Supervisor: Dr. Adam Feit, Owner

Head Strength and Conditioning Coach

NECBL Valley Blue Sox-Holyoke, MA (Seasonal)

June 2024-Aug 2024

Supervisor: Dr. Adam Feit

Adjunct Professor

Springfield College-Springfield, MA

Jan 2024-May 2024

Supervisor: Dr. Elizabeth Mullin, Department Chair of Exercise Science and Athletic Training

Course Supervision for graduate level Strength and Conditioning Fieldwork

Strength and Conditioning Graduate Assistant

Amherst College-Amherst, MA

Aug 2021-May 2023

Strength and Conditioning Professional Intern

Bryant University-Smithfield, RI

Jan 2021-Jul 2021

Supervisor: Craig Buckley, Assistant Athletic Director for Athletic Performance

Strength and Conditioning Academic Intern

University of Hawaii-Honolulu, HI

May 2022-Aug 2022

Supervisors: Thomas Heffernan, Strength and Conditioning Coordinator; Tanner Hull, Assistant Strength and Conditioning Coordinator; Kody Cooke, Football Strength and Conditioning Coach

Springfield College-Springfield, MA

Jan 2022-May 2022

Supervisor: Dr. Brian Thompson, Director of Strength and Conditioning

Bryant University-Smithfield, RI

Aug 2020-Dec 2020

College of the Holy Cross-Worcester, MA

Sep 2019-Dec 2019

Supervisors: Jeff Oliver, Head Strength and Conditioning Coach; Benjamin Rosner, Assistant Strength and Conditioning Coach

Presentations

Youth vs. College Athletes: Delivering Value Across Different Populations

2023 MAHPERD Convention-Worcester, MA

November 2023

Lunch & Learn: Accentuated Eccentric Loading for Plyometrics

2023 NSCA Massachusetts State Clinic-Springfield, MA

March 2023

Assisted with Conventional and Non-Conventional Exercises for Training Pillar Strength

2023 NSCA Coaches Conference-Charlotte, NC

January 2023

Presenter: Dr. Brian Thompson

Publications

SimpliFaster Blog, June 2024

Do Ladders Have a Purpose? 4 Simple Ways to Utilize This Training Tool.

https://simplifaster.com/articles/speed-agility-ladders-training-tool/

ACSM Health & Fitness Journal

Boland, M., & Cahill, T.J. (2023). Simple strategies to get your clients and athletes moving better without sacrificing fitness. ACSM’s Health & Fitness Journal, 27(5), 39-44.

Team Buildr Blog, September 2022

From the GA’s Desk: 3 Steps to Building a Culture of Belief.

https://blog.teambuildr.com/from-the-gas-desk-3-steps-to-building-a-culture-of-belief

Related Experience

Research Assistant/Personal Trainer

Springfield College Department of Exercise Science and Athletic Training

Feb 2020-Mar 2020

Supervisor: Dr. Jasmin Hutchinson

Youth Basketball Coach

Greater Woonsocket YMCA

Nov 2012-Feb 2017

Supervisors: Dennis Harmon, Brooke Cooper

Athletic Experience

Springfield College Team IronSports Powerlifting Club

2018-2020

Head Coaches: Declan Morrissey; Zach Racow

Woonsocket High School Varsity Basketball

2013-2017

Head Coaches: Kyle Ivey-Jones; TJ Ciolfi

Woonsocket High School Varsity Baseball

2014-2017

Head Coaches: Ed Hunt; Paul Murphy

Team Captain; Selected for 2017 RIBCA Division II All-Star game

Woonsocket High School Cross Country

2014-2016

Head Coaches: George Briggs; Barbara Fournier

Team Captain; 2016 RI Academic All-State