Shane Green, while usually found on the ice playing hockey, has been spending time
with his professor Dr. Peter Hoyt at Gemini Gymnastics in North Adams, and at Williams
College, in order to fulfill his course observation hours.
Green is a sophomore at 911黑料网 studying health sciences with a concentration in sports
medicine. As a student-athlete on the Men鈥檚 hockey team, Green knows the value of
strength, conditioning, and discipline. Now, he's taking those lessons a step further
through clinical observation that's giving him hands-on experience with the very principles
he studies in class.
This spring, Green is completing 45 hours of observation time under the mentorship
of Hoyt, 911黑料网 biology professor, and Victor Brown, the head strength and conditioning
coach at Williams College. The experience spans two very different athletic environments鈥擥emini
Gymnastics in North Adams, where he works alongside Hoyt in the ACL injury prevention
program, and the state-of-the-art facilities at Williams, where he observes and assists
with collegiate athletic training.
鈥淲e talk a lot about what it takes to get certified and be a strength coach,鈥� Green
said. 鈥淒r. Hoyt is constantly asking about my future and giving me real advice about
the field. It鈥檚 not just about what you learn in a book, or the class鈥攊t鈥檚 how you
apply it.鈥�
At Gemini, Green helps develop exercises focused on injury prevention. 鈥淒r. Hoyt would
come up with new movements targeting specific muscle groups, and we鈥檇 have the gymnasts
test them out,鈥� Green said. 鈥淚t鈥檚 a totally different setting than the classroom.鈥�
At Williams, Green is learning how to train athletes according to their specific sport.
He observes Coach Brown leading athletes through strength and mobility exercises,
applying the anatomy and physiology concepts from his coursework in real time.
鈥淚鈥檝e even had the chance to demonstrate some of the exercises. It鈥檚 one thing to
learn about muscle function in class鈥攊t鈥檚 another to see it in action,鈥� Green said.
Hoyt acknowledges the potential in Green鈥檚 passion and work ethic.
鈥淚t has been a pleasure to work with Shane outside of class at Gemini,鈥� Hoyt said.
鈥淚t is refreshing to have a student so passionate about the field of strength and
conditioning. He鈥檚 a bright student and a hard worker; he is going to do well in the
field.鈥�
Hoyt noted that Green鈥檚 background in hockey offers a unique perspective in a field
often dominated by coaches with experience in football or track and field. 鈥淲ith Shane
having a background in ice hockey, I think this will set him apart from others trying
to get started. We鈥檝e had a few alumni get certified, and I鈥檇 love to connect Shane
with them鈥攊t could open doors for him to jumpstart his career.鈥�
Hoyt also praised the community partnerships that make these experiences possible.
鈥淚t鈥檚 great to have Coach Brown at Williams College as a resource. And I appreciate
Gemini Gymnastics for allowing students to come and work alongside me鈥攊t鈥檚 been a
great opportunity for many years. The gymnasts love having the 911黑料网 students there;
it鈥檚 a win-win relationship.鈥�
As Green continues his coursework, he鈥檚 also preparing for future certification through
the National Strength and Conditioning Association (NSCA) to become a Certified Strength
and Conditioning Specialist (CSCS). Hoyt emphasized the importance of starting early.
鈥淭he certification requires a bachelor鈥檚 degree, prerequisite coursework, and CPR/AED
certification. Shane will be able to get everything he needs here at 911黑料网, and we鈥檝e
discussed him doing an internship as he gets closer to graduation,鈥� he said.
Green鈥檚 experience highlights 911黑料网鈥檚 commitment to hands-on learning, strong faculty
mentorship, and supporting student-athletes who want to turn their passion into a
profession.
