TIM PIPER
CURRICULUM VITAE
Western Illinois University
Brophy Hall 221s
P: (309) 298-1781
E: TJ-Piper@wiu.edu
URL: http://wiu.edu/users/tjp104/

Employment
    Western Illinois University
        Title:  Assistant Professor
        Department:  Kinesiology


Education
        Doctoral student in the Adult and Higher Educcaiton department, Northern Illinois University
        Master of Science in Physical Education, 1994, emphasis in Exercise Science, WIU
                       Thesis title "Comparative effects of wave-loading and periodization programs on absolute strength"
        Bachelor of Science in Physical Education, 1992, emphasis in Corporate Fitness, WIU
                       graduated Magna Cum Laude
        Associate of Science, 1990, Black Hawk East
                        Track and Field scholarship recipient

Professional organization membership
National Strength & Conditioning Association (NSCA)
National Athletic Trainers Association (NATA)
USA Weightlifting (USAW)
USA Powerlifting (USAPL)
American Drug Free Powerlifting Federation (ADFPF)
US All-round Weightlifting Association (USAWA)
Phi Kappa Phi Honor Society
Professional awards and honors
2006 - Recipient of the Provost's Award for Excellence in University/Community Service.
2006 - Recipient of the College of Education and Human Services Award for Excellence in University/Community Service.

2006 - First Unit B faculty to be inducted into the WIU chapter of the Phi Kappa Phi Honor Society
Certifications and professional involvement
NSCA ERP Program Director at Western Illinois University
NSCA Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist
USAW Senior Coach
USAW State Referee
ADFPF National Referee
former ADFPF Board of Directors member
YMCA Fitness Leader
YMCA Strength Training Instructor


Teaching Duties
KIN 550, Professional Workshop, Resistance Training, 3 sh.
    Purpose: To gain an understanding and application of resistance training principles and theory.
    The focus is on combining current theories of training with hands-on experience.
KIN 550, Professional Workshop, Stress Management and Relaxation, 3 sh.
    Purpose: To gain an understanding and application of stress management principles and theory.
    The focus is on combining current theories of training with hands-on experience.
KIN 447, Advanced Training Principles, 2 sh., developed in 2000.
    Purpose:  To learn the techniques and scientific basis of advanced strength and conditioning.
    Program design, preparation and progressions of conditioning, as well as alternative
    methods for high intensity conditioning will be addressed.
KIN 347, Leadership in Resistance Training, 2 sh.
    Purpose:  To gain an understanding of the various terms, concepts, principles, physiological benefits,
    and other aspects of strength training and program design.
KIN 364, History of Physical Education and Sport, 2 sh.
    Purpose: A study of the origins of sport and physical education with emphasis on how these events impact
    our world today.
KIN 325, Health Related Fitness, Strength and Conditioning Section.
    Purpose:  To gain an understanding of the various terms, concepts, principles, physiological benefits,
    and other aspects of strength training and program design as they apply to the prepubescent and adolescent.
KIN 319, Leadership in Stress Management and Relaxation, 2 sh., developed in 2002.
    Purpose:  To learn the interactions between stress and illness, exercise, and psychophysiology, as
    well as the skills of stress management and relaxation.  The ability to conduct short seminars on
    various related topics.
KIN 300, Fitness for Older Adults and Target Populations, 2 sh.
     Purpose:  Designed to acquaint students with activities and how to design activity programs for
    mature adults.  Activities and programs appropriate for various age groups, illnesses, and various
    target popluations are presented.
KIN 248, Advanced Strength Training, 1 sh., developed in 2000.
    Purpose:  To gain an understanding of advanced scientific principles, concepts, physiological benefits,
    muscle recruitment, and other aspects of strength training and program design.
KIN 247, Power Training, 1 sh., developed in 1996.
    Purpose:  To gain an understanding of core training, plyometric training and olympic style lifting such
    as the snatch, clean, and jerk movements.  Advanced power training techniques and program design
    will be discussed.
KIN 190, Conditioning and Weight Training for LEJA majors
    Purpose: To understand the skills, principles, reasons, and consequences of fitness and related topics as it
    impacts law enforcement officers who are wishing to pass the Illinois State "P.O.W.E.R." test.
KIN 149, Stress Management and Relaxation, 1 sh.
    Purpose:  To understand the causes and affects of stress on the body and learn to manage stress
    using various relaxation techniques
KIN 147, Weight Training, 1 sh.
    Purpose:  To learn skills of beginning weight training through familiarity with various types of strength
    training machines and free weights.

Student Mentors
Mentor for 15-20 students per semester for KIN 300, 600+ students mentored in community training
                        activities since 1994
Mentor for over 25 undergraduate Observation and Practice students
Mentor for 16 students as a part of their KIN 464 field experience coursework
Mentor for 14 undergraduate students working as strength coaches with WIU athletic teams
Mentor for 6 undergraduate students working as sport coaches with local athletic teams
Mentor for 2 graduate students who was published in a professional peer reviewed journal
Mentor for 1 undergraduate students who was published in a professional peer reviewed journal
Mentor for 1 undergraduate students who was published in a popular professional journal
Mentor for all graduate assistants teaching weight training
Mentor for all graduate assistants teaching stress management and relaxation, final semester of mentoring was 2009

Student Research and Thesis committee involvement
Robert Santana, Sp 2011,thesis title "The effects of dietery supplement versus conventional food consumption on fat free mass and strength" committee member
             poster presentation at the 2012 ACSM Midwest Conference "The Effects of Protein and Carbohydrate Supplementation on Resistance Training Induced Gains in Fat Free Mass and Strength "
             poster presentation at the 2012 ACSM Annual Meeting "The Effects of Protein and Carbohydrate Supplementation on Resistance Training Induced Gains in Fat Free Mass and Strength "
Megan Moore, Sp 2011, independent research mentoring on a project related to nausea reports during training
Caleb Robertson, Sp 2011, "Physiological changes during a tire flip" honors theis project, faculty advisor
Michael Weiman, Sp 2011, "The Effects of Elastic Band Assistance during Pull-ups" honors thesis project 2011, faculty advisor
Carianna Cottone, F 2011, presentation at the llinois Association of Health, Physical Educaiton, Recreation, and Dance State Conference 2011, project title"Comparisons of Cardiorespiratory Field Assessment Results in Relation to Participant Perceptions of Results" 2nd faculty advisor on project
Lauren Helton, F 2010-Sp2011, student-mentoring on 2 research studies

Jud Taylor, Sp 2010, thesis title "Is active imagery better than passive imagery for enhancing basketball free throw skill acquistion:  A test of the functional equivlance hypothesis", committe member

Michael Weiman, Sp 2010, honors project title "Review of Literature of the use of variable resistance (bands and chains) on traditional weight lifting methods and its effects on power and strength" project faculty advisor
Michael Weiman, F 2010, presentation at the Illinois Association of Health, Physical Educaiton, Recreation, and Dance State Conference 2011, project title "Variable resistance (bands and chains) on traditional weight lifting methods and its effects on power and strength" 1st faculty advisor on project
Carianna Cottone, F 2010, presentation at the llinois Association of Health, Physical Educaiton, Recreation, and Dance State Conference 2011, project title"Comparisons of Cardiorespiratory Field Assessment Results in Relation to Participant Perceptions of Results" 2nd faculty advisor on project
Eric Skocaj, Sp 2010 3rd faculty advisor for undergraduate research project on ultra-endurance runners

Scott Mezzano, Sp 2009, thesis title "Gender Perceptions of muscle groups and training preferences of the opposite gender", committee member


Scholarly Activities
Book publications
Waller, M.A. and Piper, T.J.  "Alternative Training Methods" (2004), first printing (2006) second printing
        A book that covers various strongman, odd lift, and unique implement training for those in search of
         unorthodox training for unusual results.  The book starts with explanations of both mental and physical
        training concepts.  Technique description for farmers walks, stone lifting, and sand bag training are only
        a few of the many methods covered in this book.
Piper, T.J. and Waller, M.A. "Power Training" (2008)
        A comprehensive guide for developing explosive strength.  This book extensively covers plyometric and
        weighlifting exercises in a straightforward manner.  Numerous helpful tables, charts, graphs, and appendices
        are included in this text.

Journal information for all scholarly activities
Strength and Conditioning Journal is published by the National Strength and Conditioning Association.
It is the professional journal for strength coaches, personal trainers, physical therapists, athletic trainers,
and other health professionals working in the strength and conditioning field. The journals mission is to
publish articles that report both the practical applications of research findings and the knowledge gained
by experienced professionals.

NATA News is published by the National Athletic Trainers' Association.  It is a peer reviewed practical
journal designed to enhance communication among professionals interested in the quality of health care
for the physically active through education and research in prevention, evaluation, management, and
rehabilitation of injuries.

Strategies is a  peer reviewed professional magazine that offers practical how-to articles for
sport and physical education professionals at all levels. Strategies is published by the American Alliance
for Health, Physical Education, Recreation, and Dance.

Athletic Therapy Today is the professional journal of certified athletic trainers and athletic therapists.  This
peer reviewed journal provides information related professional practice issues, sports health-care techniques,
and practical applications of current research.

The American Journal of Health and Fitness is published by the National Aerobics and Fitness
Trainers Association. It is a professional peer reviewed Internet-based journal dedicated to the
working professional for the purpose of translating scientific knowledge into potential application.

MILO: A Journal for Serious Strength Athletes is published by IronMind Enterprises under the leadership of
Randall Strossen, PhD.  This journal publishes articles, reviews, poems, biographies related to numerous strength
sports including but not limited to: weightlifting, powerlifting, strongman, highland games, stone lifting,
arm/wrist wrestling, etc.

Powerlifting USA is a popular magazine which publishes various articles related to promoting and training
for the sport of  powerlifting and other strength sports.

MANUSCRIPT REVIEWS
2010.  Reviewed three chapters and table of contents, for a stress management book for McGraw-Hill Higher Education.
2007.  Reviewed one chapter of a stress management book for McGraw-Hill Higher Education.
2007.  Reviewed one chapter of a strength training book for Lippincott, Williams, and Wilkins.
2006.  Reviewed one strength training related article for Palaestra.
2003.  Reviewed one strength training article for the Strength and Conditioning Journal.
2003.  Reviewed one strength training related article for Strategies.

REFEREED PUBLICATIONS
Piper, T.J., and Weiman, M. "The effects of elastic band assistance during the chin-up exercise".  (poster submitted, in initial draft stage).

Moore, M., and Piper, T.J.  "Descriptive investigation of exercise induced nausea and self-treatment". (presented, in intial draft stage)

Robertson, C., and Piper, T.J.  "Coach presence and encouragement does not alter physiological responses of the tire flip exercise".  (presented, in final draft stage).

Piper, T.J., and Radlo, S.  "The effects  of Deception on Maximal Strength, Physical Self-efficacy, and Goals." (presented, in final draft stage)

Piper, T.J., Radlo, S. Woodward, R.,  and Smith, T.  "Dynamic balance abilities of college males for the bench press" (accepted, in press)
        Journal of Strength & Conditioning Research, 2012.

Piper, T.J., Jacobs, E. Haiduke, M, Waller, M.A., and McMillan, C.S. "Core Training Methods during Pregnancy"  (accepted, in press)
        Strength & Conditioning Journal, 2012.

Polubinsky, R.L., Plos, J.M., Piper, T.J, and Nelson, J.  "Functional vs. Structural Postural Deformities and the impact on Low Back Pain"
       Athletic Therapy Today 15(6): 8-14.  2010.

Waller, M.A., and Piper, T.J, and Miller J.  "Overhead pressing power/strength movements"
        Strength & Conditioning Journal, 31(5): 39-49.  2009.

Waller, M.A., Piper, T.J., and Miller, J.   "Coaching the Snatch/Clean Pulls with the High Pull Variation"
        Strength & Conditioning Journal, 31(3): 47-54.  2009.

Piletic, C. and Piper, T.J.  "Including Individuals with Visual Impairments in the weight room."
        Strength & Conditioning Journal, 27(2):2-8.  2005.

Piletic, C. and Piper, T.J.  "Weight Training for Individuals with Visual Impairments."
    Athletic Therapy Today, 8(6):53-55.  2003.

Waller, M.A., Piper, T.J. and Townsend, R. "Strongman Events and Program Integration"
    Strength & Conditioning Journal, 25(5):44-52.  2003.

Piper, T.J., and Teichelman, T. "Strength Training for Pre-Adolescent Students"
    Strategies, November/December, 2003.

Piper, T.J., and Teichelman, T. "Organizational and Motivational Strategies for Prepubescent Athletes"
    Strength & Conditioning Journal, 25(4):54-57. 2003.

Piper, T.J., Woelfel, K., Clark, R. "Proper Lifting and Spotting Techniques: a Model for
    Instructors of Athletic Training Programs". NATA News, July, 2003.

Piper, T.J. (2002).  "Playing with Plyometric for Youth Soccer"
    American Journal of Health and Fitness, Summer 2002.

Piper, T.J., and Waller. M.A.  "Variations of the Deadlift"
     Strength & Conditioning Journal, 23,(3):66-73. 2001.

Hill, S.R. and Piper, T.J.  "Master Builders:  Senior Strength Training"
     Strength & Conditioning Journal, 22,(5):49-56. 2000.

Piper, T.J. and Waller, M.A. "Alternatives to Expensive Equipment"
    Strength & Conditioning Journal, 21,(4):50-53. 1999.

Waller, M.A. and Piper, T.J.  "Plyometrics for Personal Trainers"
    Strength & Conditioning Journal, 21(2):9-14. 1999.

Piper, T.J., and Erdmann, L.D.  "A 4-Step Plyometric Program"
    Strength & Conditioning Journal, 20,(6):72-73. 1998.

Piper, T.J. and Erdmann, L.D.  "Combined Weightlifting/Powerlifting Program"
    Strength & Conditioning Journal, 20,(6):15-19. 1998.

Erdmann, L.D., McMillan, C.S. and Piper, T.J.  "A Model for designing a Users Friendly Fitness Class"
    Illinois Journal of Health, Physical Education, Recreation, and Dance, Vol. 41, Sp 98:10-15. 1998.

Piper, T.J.  "In-Season Strength/Power Mesocycle for Women's Collegiate Volleyball"
    Strength & Conditioning Journal, 19,(3):21-25. 1997.


CURRENT RESEARCH IN PROGRESS

NON-REFEREED ARTICLES

Waller, M. A., Lareaux, J., Miller, J., Taylor, J., and Piper, T.  '"Historical Perspective of Strength Programming Principles"
        MILO  18(4):  2011.

Piper, T.J., Waller, M.A.  "Get over yourself" MILO 18(3): 55-60   2010.

Piper, T.J., Waller, M.A.  "Draft Horse Training" MILO 17(3): 32-35.  2009.
Waller, M. A., Piper, T.J. "Correct Technique: Does It Matter?" MILO 17(2): 113-118.  2009.
Waller, M. A., Piper, T.J.  "Powering Up the Body"  MILO 16(4): 45-47.  2009.

Waller, M. A., Piper, T.J.  "Increasing Lifting Strength in the Posterior Chain"   MILO 16(2): 28-30.  2008.
Piper, T.J., Nudo, J, and Waller, M. A.  "Making Stones" MILO 15(4): 114-116.  2008.

Waller, M. A., Piper, T.J. “Upper Extremity Flexibility: Why Rocky Can't Clean MILO 15(3): 93-96.  2007.
Piper, T.J., Waller, M.A  "Weight Gain Tips for the Hard Gainer" MILO, 15(2): 35-39.  2007.
Piper, T.J., Waller, M.A  "Peripheral Heart Action Training applied to a hypertension sufferer"  MILO, 14(4): 74-77.  2007.

Waller, M.A., Piper, T.J.  "Preperation for the beginning lifter" MILO, 14(3): 97-100.  2006.
Waller, M.A., Piper, T.J.  "The odd lifts at a USAWA Macomb Meet" MILO, 14(2): 21-23.  2006.
Waller, M.A., Piper, T.J.  "The Weightlifting Complex"  MILO, 14(1): 83-84.  2006
Piper, T.J., Waller, M.A.  "Old Man Strength, or, muscles don't know their age." MILO, 13(4): 65-58. 2006.

Piper, T.J., Waller, M.A.  "Training with broken dumbbells" MILO, 13,(3):102-105. 2005.
Piper, T.J.  "Six Ton Sets" MILO, 13,(2):99-102. 2005.

Piper, T.J.  "Great Stones" -a poem MILO, 11,(4):10.  2004.
Piper, T.J.  "Stones of the Land" -a poem  MILO, 11,(4):10.  2004.

Piper, T.J.  "Hurt-Me! Leg Training"  Powerlifting USA, 22,(10), 1999.
Piper, T.J.  "Hurt-Me! Arm Training"  Powerlifting USA, 22,(9), 1999.


Clinic/Conference hosting, attendance, and presentations

5-31-12 - poster presentation (4th author) titled "The Effects of Protein and Carbohydrate Supplementation on Resistance Training
                    Induced Gains in Fat Free Mass and Strength ", at the 2012 American College of Sports Medicine Annual Meeting San Fransisco, CA

11-5-11 - presented "Large group strength training class development" at the NSCA Illinois State Personal Trainers Clinic, Chicago IL
11-5-11 - attended the NSCA Illinois State Personal Trainers Clinic, Chicago IL
10-29-11 - poster presentation (4th author) titled  "The Effects of Protein and Carbohydrate Supplementation on Resistance Training
                    Induced Gains in Fat Free Mass and Strength " at the 2012 ACSM Midwest Conference, Indianapolis, IN
8-28-11 - Santana, R., Graham, R., Godard, M., Piper, T., & Erdmann, L.  poster presentation titled "The effects of dietery supplement
                    versus conventional food consumption on fat free mass and strength" at the Midwest ACSM conference
7-9-11 - Moore, M., & Piper, T.J.  poster presentation titled "Qualitative experimental investigatio of exercise induced nausea and
                    self-treatment" at the NSCA National Conference
7-8-11 - Robertson, C. & Piper, T.J.  poster presentation titled "Physiological changes during a tire flip" at the NSCA National Conference
7-7,8,9,-11 - attended the 2011 National Conference for the National Strength and Conditioning Association, Las Vegas, NV
5-7,8-11 - hosted the USAW Level 1 Sport Performance clinic at WIU, Macomb, IL
3-19-11 - presentation on  "Learning, Teaching and Understanding the Sport of Powerlifting" at the McHenry County College Strength
                    and Conditioning clinic
2-25-11 - presentation on "Motivation and Self-directed Learning in the Workplace" at the Academy of Human Resource Development
                    International Research Conference in the Americas, Schaumberg, IL

7-15-10 - presented "Teaching and Understanding the Snatch and Squatting Techniques" at the NSCA National Conference,
                   Orlando, FL
7-16-10 - poster presentation "Dynamic balance abilities of college males for the bench press" at the NSCA National Conference,
                   Orlando, FL
5-29-10 - invited presentation "Teaching large groups the basics of the clean" at the NSCA Illinois State Sport Specific
                Training Clinic, Buffalo Grove, IL
4-9-10 - presented "Service Learning Integration into Kinesiology 300, Fitness for Older Adults and Special
                Populations" at the 4th Annual Teaching Forum - Service Learning, WIU, Macomb, IL

9-12-09 - attended the TWCC annual board meeting as a part of annual duties of board membership
4-11-09 - hosted the USA Weightlifting Sports Performance Coach course at WIU
2-28-09 - attended the NIU graduate research conference
1-9,10-09 - attended the NSCA Sport-specific Training Conference, Nashville, TN

9-27-08 - attended the NIU Adult and Higher Education Retreat
4-19-08 - attended the NSCA North Central Regional Clinic
2-23-08 - attended the NSCA Illinois State Strength & Conditioning Clinic

12-8,9-07 - attended "Sports Training Mastery" in WIllowbrook IL.
10-6-07 - attended the NSCA Illinois Strength, Power, and Programming Clinic
10-6-07 - Presented "Lifting Sports: What are the differences" at the NSCA Illinois Strength, Power, and Programming Clinic
7-11,12,13-07 - attended the 2007 National Conference for the National Strength and Conditioning Association
7-12-07 - presented a poster titled "The effects  of Deception on Maximal Strength, Physical Self-efficacy, and Goals." at the
                    2007 National Conference for the National Strength and Conditioning Association
3-21-07 - attended WIU COEHS 2007 Tech Fest
3-10-07 - attended the National Strength and Conditioning Association Midwest Strength and Conditioning clinic
3-8-07 - Great Lakes Athletic Training Association Annual Clinical Symposium, Invited presenter for a 3 hour workshop
                titled "Application of Weightlifting Movements for the Athletic Trainer"
2-17-07 - attended the Illinois National Strength and Conditioning Association state clinic, Chicago, IL
1-29,30,31-07 - invited consultant for the National Personal Trainer Institute exam item writing team
1-20-07 - invited keynote speaker for the Quad Cities Sports Performance open house, topic "Ground-Based Training for Work and Play"

8-24-06 - Presented a conditioning program to the Macomb High School Soccer team
5-20-06 - attended the Illinois National Strength and Conditioning Association state clinic, Chicago, IL
1-27,28-06 - invited consultant for the National Personal Trainer Institute domain writing team
3-17-06 - Presented with Jenn Plos "Teaching, Testing, and Training Weight Lifting Techniques through Technology" at the WIU COEHS 2006 Tech Fest
3-15,16,17-06 - attended the Great Lakes Athletic Training Association Annual Clinical Symposium
3-11-06 - attended the National Strength and Conditioning Association Four State clinic, Joplin, MO
2-17-06 - Presented "Interactive Personal Training via the Internet" at the WIU COEHS 2006 Faculty Innovators Reunion

6-12-05 - attended the National Athletic Trainers' Association National Convention
1-29-05 - Presented "Advanced Stretching Principles" at the NSCA Illinois State Clinic

6-4-04  - Presented an all day clinic to sports coaches for the WC4 Regional Office of Education
4-15-04 - Presented an all day clinic to sports coaches for the Regional Office of Education # 8 located in Stockton IL
4-30-04 -Organized a presentation by 6 students from KIN 300 for the "Creative Elder Options" program
                sponsored by the Macomb AARP chapter
3-31-04 - Presented "Advanced Bench Press and Deadlift Techniques" at the Macomb YMCA
2-26-04 - Presented "Coping Strategies for YOUR Stress" to the Golden Methode plant
2-25-04 - Presented "Powerlifting Basic Techniques" at the Macomb YMCA
2-12-04 - Presented "Coping Strategies for YOUR Stress" to the Carthage Methode plant
1-28-04 - Presented "Powerlifting vs. Weightlifting vs. Bodybuilding" at the Macomb YMCA

7-20,21,22,23-03 -attended the USAW Weightlifting and Strength Symposium in Colorado Springs
7-16-03 -attended the National Strength and Conditioning Association National Conference
4-5-03 -attended the National Strength and Conditioning Association Missouri Conference
2-8-03 - Presented "Preparing, Teaching, and Applying the Weightlifting Movements!" at Highland Park
                Hospital Health and Fitness Center.

4-12,13,14-02 - Hosted a USA Weightlifting Sports Performance Coach course at WIU.

11-9-01 - Presented "Basic Weight Training" to 3 Ohio High School physical education classes.
11-2-01 -Presented "Conditioning Programs for Youth: Sprint, Plyometric, and Strength Training" at the
                Western District Illinois Association of Health, Physical Education, Recreation, and Dance conference.
10-19-01 - attended the "Feuling the Athlete" nutrition conference sponsored by SCAN
9-15-01 -Presented "High Intensity Training for Volleyball" at the Illinois Fall Strength and Health
            Clinic held at the Highland Park Hospital Health and Fitness Center.

11-18-00 -Presented "Developing Conditioning Programs for Youth" at the Illinois Fall Strength and
            Health Clinic held at the Highland Park Hospital Health and Fitness Center.
12-2-00 -Attended “Dr. Fleck on Exercise Science and Training” seminar in Chicago, IL.

11-19-99 Presented "Strength Training for the Female Athlete" at the Illinois Association of Health,
            Physical Education, Recreation, and Dance annual conference.
6-24-99 -Attended the National Strength and Conditioning Association National Conference
6-23-99 -Attended the symposium "Periodization of Strength Training" by Tudor Bompa
1999 - Recipient of a IAHPERD Student/Mentor Award, mentor to Kris Hunt for his program
            "Jr. High football strength/power/sprint training"

6-24-98 -attended the National Strength and Conditioning Association National Conference
6-23-98 -attended the National Strength and Conditioning Association Symposium on Creatine Monohydrate
3-30-98 - attended "The Vanishing Mind: Dementia Specific Training"
1998 - Recipient of a IAHPERD Student/Mentor Award, mentor to Mark Buckingham for his program
        "WIU Leatherneck Basketball 1998 Post-Season Workout"

12-5,6,7-97 - Hosted a USA Weightlifting Sports Performance Coach course at WIU.
11-20-97 - Presented "Stability and Functional Training for Adults and High School Coaches" at the Illinois
        Association of Health, Physical Education, Recreation, and Dance annual conference.

11-14-96 - Presented "Relaxation and Stress Management: Chillin with Mr. Tim" at the Illinois
            Association of Health, Physical Education, Recreation, and Dance annual conference.
11-14-96 - Presented "Power Development with Olympic Lifting" at the Illinois Association of Health,
            Physical Education, Recreation, and Dance annual conference.
10-18,19,20,-96 - Hosted a USA Weightlifting Club Coach course at WIU.
4-27-96 -Attended the 1996 Olympic Trials for U.S.A. Weightlifting
Spring 96 - WIU Faculty Development Mini-Grant, "Improved Teaching Effectiveness of Advanced
            Lifting Techniques"
2-22-96 -attended the National Strength and Conditioning Association Midwest Conference

10-20-95 attended Scientific Shoulder Training clinic
9-9-95 attended Biomechanical Application of Structural Integrity Concepts Exercise Workshop


Service Activities
Department, College, and University committee and service involvement

F2011-Sp2012
NSCA Educational Recognition Program Director
Department Safety committee
Department Undergraduate Curriculum and Grade Appeal committee
Department Fitness Competency Exam committee
Senior Olympics committee

F2010-Sp2011
NSCA Educational Recognition Program Director
Department Safety committee
Department Provost's Award's committee
Department Undergraduate Curriculum and Grade Appeal committee
Department Fitness Competency Exam committee
Senior Olympics committee

F2009-Sp2010
NSCA Educational Recognition Program Director
Department Safety committee
Department Provost's Award's committee
Department Fitness Competency Exam committee
Senior Olympics committee

F2007-Sp2008
NSCA Educational Recognition Program Director
Department Safety committee
Department Provost's Award's committee
Department Fitness Competency Exam committee
Senior Olympics committee

F2006-Sp2007
NSCA Educational Recognition Program Director
Search committee, Anatomy and Physiology/Athletic Training
Department Operations committee
Department Safety committee
Department Provost's Award's committee
Coaching Minor ad hoc committee
Department Fitness Competency Exam committee
Senior Olympics committee

F2005-Sp2006
NSCA Educational Recognition Program Director
Search committee, Swim Coach
Graduate Committee member (fall)
Undergraduate Program and Grade Appeal committee
Department Operations committee
Department Safety committee
Department Library Representative
Brophy Hall renovation committee member
Fitness Competency Exam committee
Senior Olympics committee

F2004-Sp2005
NSCA Educational Recognition Program Director
Search committee, KIN Department Chair
Undergraduate Program and Grade Appeal committee
Search committee, Strength and Conditioning Coach
Department Safety committee
Department Library Representative
Brophy Hall renovation committee member
Assessment committee on procedures (ad hoc)
Fitness Competency Exam committee
Senior Olympics committee

F2003-Sp2004
NSCA Educational Recognition Program Director
Fitness Competency Exam committee
Senior Olympics committee

F2002-Sp2003
NSCA Educational Recognition Program Director
Club advisor to the Strength and Conditioning Club at WIU
Fitness Competency Exam committee
Search committee, Exercise Science position
Advisor for the Wetzel Hall and Lincoln Hall weight rooms
Senior Olympics committee

F2001-Sp2002
NSCA Educational Recognition Program Director
Club advisor to the Strength and Conditioning Club at WIU
Fitness Competency Exam committee
Advisor for the Wetzel Hall and Lincoln Hall weight rooms
Senior Olympics committee

F2000-Sp2001
Club advisor to the Strength and Conditioning Club at WIU
Fitness Competency Exam committee
Advisor for the Wetzel Hall and Lincoln Hall weight rooms
Senior Olympics committee

F1999-Sp2000
Fitness Competency Exam committee
Advisor for the Wetzel Hall and Lincoln Hall weight rooms
Screening Committee
Senior Olympics committee

F1998-Sp1999
Member of an university committee/council
    - Conference and Non-Credit Committee
Organized the moving of equipment from Horrabin Hall to Wetzel and Lincoln Halls
Supervisor of the Horrabin Hall weight room move
Screening committee
Fitness Competency Exam committee
Ad Hoc Student Interest/General Education
Senior Olympics committee

F1997-Sp1998
Fitness Competency Exam committee
Screening
Assessment Day Motor Control Sub-committee (ad hoc)
Senior Olympics committee

F1996-Sp1997
Fitness Competency Exam committee
Designed the room layout, supervised ALL aspects of the move from Western Hall to Horrabin Hall
Undergraduate Curriculum
Grade Appeals,
Screening
Senior Olympics committee

F1995-Sp1996
Fitness Competency Exam committee
Statistics, Measurement & Evaluation Search Committee, (chair)
Undergraduate Curriculum (secretary)
Screening
Grade Appeals, (chair, Sp96)
Fitness Room (Ad Hoc)
Senior Olympics committee

F1994-Sp1995
Fitness Competency Exam committee
Screening committee
Grade Appeals committee
Physical Education Excellence Day
Senior Olympics committee

Volunteer coaching and competition coordinating, (exact dates given when possible)
1994 to present, volunteer at the Macomb Salvation Army weight room, approximately 600 hours per year
1994 to present, assist with the organization of the annual Western Illinois Senior Olympics event, recruitment of students
            and judging of events

Updates pending

6-25-11 - Platform director and Coached two competitors at theWDFPF worlds, Muskegon MI,
6-11-11 - Coached one competitor at the USAPL Mens Nationals, Biloxi, MS,
4-30-11 - meet director, judged, and coached,ADFPF Macomb Qualifier meet, Macomb IL
3-5-11 - judged and coached 2 lifters at the ADFPF Single lift Nationals, Lansing, MI

12-10-10 USAW American Open, coached one competitor
12-4-10 - ADFPF Quad City Power fest, judged and coached 8 competitors
11-20-10 - ADFPF Canton Open meet, judged and coached 4 lifters
11-6-10 - USAW Mid-American Open, coached one competitor
6-26-10 - judged, coached, and competed at the ADFPF Powerlifting Nationals, Columbia, MO
6-13-10 - coached one lifter at the USAW National Championships, Peoria, IL
5-15-10 - coached one lifter at the Orange Buffalo Qualifier, Buffalo Grove, IL
5-8-10 - coached one lifter at the Behemouth Open, St. Louis, MO
4-16-10 - coached two lifters at the USAW Collegiate Nationals, Marquette, MI
3-6-10 - judged, coached, and competed at the ADFPF Single lift Nationals, Muskegon, MI
2-20-10 - judged, and coached, at the ADFPF Macomb IL qualifier meet, Macomb IL
1-30-10 - coached, and competed at the USAW Central Championships, Buffalo Grove, IL

12-5-09 -  judged and coached at the ADFPF Ottumwa Powerlifting meet, Ottumwa, IA
11-21-09 - judged and coached at the ADFPF Canton Powerlifting meet, Canton, IL
11-7-09 - coached two lifters at the USAW Mid-American Open weightlifting meet, Buffalo Grove, IL
7-11-09 - coached and platform director at the ADFPF Powerlifting Nationals meet in Columbia, MO
6-20-09 - competed in the USAWA National competition in KS
5-16-09 - attended the Springfield Highland Games
4-18-09 - coached one competitor at the USAW Collegiate Nationals in Shreveport LA
2-28-09 -  co-meet director of the ADFPF Macomb Qualifier
2-7-09 - coached 2 athletes and competed in the USAW Illinois State meet
1-24-09 -  judged, coached, and platform director at the ADFPF Mexico MO powerlifting meet
1-17-09 - coached 3 athletes and competed in the USAW Hilbilly Classic, Springfield MO

11-21,22-08 - World Drug Free Powerlifting Federation platform director for the World Championships
11-1-08 - coached 2 athletes and competed in the USAW Mid-American championships
10-4-08 - co-meet director of the ADFPF Macomb Qualifier
8-16-08 - coached one athlete and competed at the USAW Illinios State Fair meet
6-21-08 - American Drug Free Powerlifting Federation platform director for the National Championships
5-24-08 - judged, coached, and platform director at the ADFPF Mexico MO powerlifting meet
4-5-08 - platform director at the ADFPF Single Event Championships
3-29-08 - coached and competed in the USAW Illinois State Championships
3-8-08 - coached one athlete at the USAPL St. Louis meet
3-1-08 - co-meet director of the ADFPF Macomb Qualifier

6-23-07 -- Coached and Judged at the American Drug Free Powerlifting Federation Single Lift Nationals, South Bend, IN
4-14-07 -- Meet director of the US All-round Weightlifting Association Macomb Record Breaker meet
3-31-07 -- Co-meet director for American Drug Free Powerlifting Federation Macomb Open, Macomb, IL
3-31-07 -- Judged and helped direct American Drug Free Powerlifting Federation Macomb Open, Macomb, IL
3-31-07 -- Coached 4 lifters at the American Drug Free Powerlifting Federation Macomb Open
3-3-07 -- Co-meet director of the USA Weightlifting WIU Open meet, Macomb, IL
11-4-07 -- judged at the American Drug Free Powerlifting Federation Canton Open Powerlifting meet

10-28-06-- Meet director of the US All-round Weightlifting Association Macomb Record Breaker meet
10-28-06 -- Coached 14 lifters at the USAWA Macomb Record Breaker meet
                    personally set 7 new USAWA national records, a total of over 60 new records set by athletes coached
6-            -- Judged and helped direct the American Drug Free Powerlifting Federation National Competition
6-          -- Coached 2 lifters at the American Drug Free Powerlifting Federation National Competition
4-15-06 -- Meet director of the US All-round Weightlifting Association Macomb Record Breaker meet
4-15-06 -- Coached 7 lifters at the USAWA Macomb Record Breaker meet
                   personally set 5 new USAWA national records, a total of over 60 new records set by athletes coached

10-01-05 -- Meet director of the US All-round Weightlifting Association Macomb Record Breaker meet
                    personally set 9 new USAWA national records, a total of over70 new records set by athletes coached
10-01-05 -- Coached 14 lifters at the USAWA Macomb Record Breaker meet to 57 new national records
                    personally set 6 new USAWA national records

2/13/04         Coached 1 lifter at the USA Weightlifting Junior Nationals

6-28-03 --Coached 2 lifters at the Prairie State Games in the Weightlifting competition
03  –Competitor and coach of 4 individuals at the Illinois State Weightlifting competition
02  –Coached 1 lifter at the USAPL Collegiate Nationals

02  –Competitor and coach of 2 individuals at the Midwest Open Weightlifting competition
6-27-02 --Coached 1 lifter at the Prairie State Games in the Weightlifting competition
02  –Competitor and coach of 1 individual at the Indiana State Weightlifting competition
02  –Competitor and coach of 2 individuals at the Illinois State Weightlifting competition

01  –Competitor and coach of 2 individuals at the Midwest Open Weightlifting competition
1-21-01 –Coached 2 lifters at the USAPL Women's Nationals
1-14-01 –Coached 1 lifter at the USA Weightlifting “Legends of the Game” competition

12-19-00 -Meet director of the USAPL Qualifier Powerlifting meet
6-25-00 –Meet director of the Heritage Days Highland Games
6-25-00 –Competitor and coach of 4 individuals at the Heritage Days Highland Games
6-25-00 –Meet director of the Heritage Days Highland Games
6-25-00 –Competitor and coach of 9 individuals at the Heritage Days Highland Games
4-29-00 -competitor and coach for 6 at the Western Illinois Strongman/Strongwoman contest
4-12-00 –judge at the Flex Appeal 2000
4-2-00 –Meet co-director of the West Central Throwing Games
4-2-00 –Competitor and coach of 3 individuals at the West Central Throwing Games

8-28-99 -coached 7 individuals at the World Drug Free Powerlifting Federation Championships
6-12-99 -coached 1 individual at the USA Weightlifting Schoolage Championships
5-15-99 -Coached 4 individuals at the USA Powerlifting Viking Open
5-1-99 -Meet Director for the Prairie State Challenge Curl/Bench Press/Deadlift meet
3-13-99 -Coach for 1 individual at the 1999 USAPL High School State Championships
1-16-99 -Coach for 4 individuals at the 1999 USAPL Illinois State Championships

10-24-98 -Meet Director of the Testosterone Showdown Bicep Curl, Bench Press, and Deadlift meet
10-24-98 -Competitor and Coach for 3 lifters at the Testosterone Showdown Bicep Curl, Bench Press,
        and Deadlift meet
10-17-98 -Coached 1 competitor at the USA Weightlifting Mid-American Open
10-10-98 -Coach of 9 competitors at the World Drug Free Powerlifting Championships
8-1-98 -Coach of 11 competitors at the USAPL Great Plains Open Powerlifting/Bench Press meet
7-18-98 -Coached 1 competitor at the USAPL Teenage Nationals
6-13-98 -Meet Director of the WIU Prairie State Games Regional Weightlifting Festival
6-8-98 -Judge, Competitor, and Coach at the WIU Prairie State Games Regional Weightlifting Festival
5-16-98 -Coach for 2 individuals at the USAPL Viking Open
5-9-98 -Meet Director for the Great Plains Challenge Weightlifting meet & Curl/Bench Press/Deadlift meet
2-28-98 -Competitor and Coach for 3 individuals at the WIU Bench Press/Deadlift Open
2-14-98 -Coach for 1 individual at the 1998 USAPL Lifetime Nationals
2-7-98 -Meet Director for the 1998 USAPL Macomb Teenage Qualifier and Bench Press Open
        Powerlifting meet.
2-7-98 -Competitor and Coach for 3 individuals at the 1998 USAPL Macomb Teenage Qualifier and
        Bench Press

12-6-97 -Competed in the USAPL Central USA Open
11-15-97 -Meet Director of the USA Weightlifting WIU Open Weightlifting Meet
11-15-97 -Competed in and coached 8 competitors at the WIU Open Weightlifting Meet
11-1-97 -Competed in the USA Weightlifting Mid-American Open
10-4-97 -Meet Director of the Testosterone Showdown Bicep Curl, Bench Press, and Deadlift meet
10-4-97 -Competitor and Coach for 4 lifters at the Testosterone Showdown Bicep Curl, Bench Press,
        and Deadlift meet
7-12-97 -Coach of 5 competitors at the ADFPA Great Plains  Open Powerlifting/Bench Press meet
4-5-97 -Competed in the ADFPA Ozark Open
3-29-97 -Competed in the USA Weightlifting IL State meet
3-21-97 -Coach for 4 individuals at the 1996 ADFPA High School Nationals
3-8-97 -Meet Director for the 1997 WIU Bench Press and Deadlift Open
3-8-97 -Competitor and Coach for 3 individuals at the WIU Bench Press and Deadlift Open
2-1-97 -Meet Director for the 1997 ADFPA Macomb Teenage Qualifier and Bench Press Open
        Powerlifting meet.
2-1-96 -Coach for 6 individuals at the 1996 ADFPA Macomb Teenage Qualifier and Bench Press
        Open meet
1-25-97 -Meet Director of the Macomb Developmental Weightlifting meet
1-25-97 -Judge, Competitor, and coach of 4 lifters in the Macomb Developmental Weightlifting meet

12-7-96 -Meet Director of the USA Weightlifting WIU Open Weightlifting Meet
12-7-96 -Competed in and coached 2 competitors at the WIU Open Weightlifting Meet
10-27-96 -Coach for 6 competitors at the WDFPF Bench Press Championships
10-26-96 -Competed in the USA Weightlifting Mid-American Open
9-21-96 -Coach for 3 competitors at the ADFPA Bench Press Nationals meet
8-24-96 -Coach for 1 competitor at the WDFPF World Championships Powerlifting meet
7-27-96 -Coach of 7 competitors at the ADFPA Great Plains Open Powerlifting/Bench Press meet
7-13-96 -Coach for 1 competitor at the ADFPA Teenage Nationals Powerlifting meet
6-29-96 -Co-meet Director and coach of 4 lifters in the Prairie State Games Weightlifting Competition
6-22-96 -Competed in the ADFPA Central USA Bench Press/Deadlift
6-8-96 -Meet Director of the WIU Prairie State Games Regional Weightlifting Festival
6-8-96 -Judge, Competitor, and Coach of 7 lifters in the WIU Prairie State Games Regional
        Weightlifting Festival
6-1-96 -Coach for 2 individuals at the 1996 ADFPA Viking Open Powerlifting competition
5-2-96 -Meet Director of the WIU Developmental Weightlifting meet
5-2-96 -Judge and Coach of 6 lifters in the WIU Developmental Weightlifting meet
4-19-96 -Meet Director of the Macomb Developmental Weightlifting meet
4-19-96 -Judge, Competitor, and coach of 5 lifters in the Macomb Developmental Weightlifting meet
3-30-96 -Coach for 3 individuals at the 1996 ADFPA High School Nationals
1-27-96 -Coach for 4 individuals at the 1996 ADFPA Illinois State Powerlifting meet
1-13-96 -Meet Director for the 1996 ADFPA Macomb Teenage Qualifier and Bench Press Open
        Powerlifting meet.
1-13-96 -Competitor and Coach for 5 individuals at the 1996 ADFPA Macomb Teenage Qualifier

1-4-95 -Competitor and Coach for 1 teenager at the 1995 Mid-American Weightlifting Championships
10-21-95 -Coach for 3 individuals at the WDFPF World Bench Press Championships
8-15-95 -Competitor and Coach for 1 teenager at the ADFPA Deadlift Nationals
7-22-95 -Competitor and Coach for 2 teenagers at the Prairie State Games in the Weightlifting competition
6-17-95 -Coach for 3 teenagers at the 1995 ADFPA Viking Open Powerlifting competition
5-11-95 -Coach for 1 teenager at the ADFPA Women's Nationals
4-1-95 -Competitor and Coach for 1 teenager at the USWF April Fools Day meet
1-21-95 -Meet Director for the Grunch High School/Teenage Invitational 1995 Powerlifting meet.
1-21-95 -Coach for 2 teenagers at the Grunch High School/Teenage Invitational

4-23-94 -Competitor and Coach for 2 lifters at the ADFPA Ozark Powerlifting Championships

WORK/COACHING EXPERIENCE

Athletic Meet Director