David Bertrand
Applied Physiology and Wellness Department
Annette Caldwell Simmons School of Education and Human Development
Southern Methodist University
PO Box 750353
Dallas, TX 75275
Email: [email protected]
214-768-1810
www.smu.edu/wellness
www.linkedin.com/in/dbertrand4
EDUCATION:
M.S.Ed., Health & Human Performance
Baylor University, Waco, Texas, 2003
B.B.A., Management Information Systems (Cum Laude)
Baylor University, Waco, Texas, 2001
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE:
2014 – present
Director & Assistant Clinical Professor
Sports Performance Leadership (concentration), in the Applied Physiology and
Sport Management major
Annette Caldwell Simmons School of Education and Human Development,
Department of Applied Physiology and Sport Management
Southern Methodist University, Dallas, Texas
• Currently in process of creating 12 course proposals and syllabi for
approval to Academic Affairs Council
• Actively promoting and enterprising the major across campus to create
awareness and drive interest
2013 – 2014
Lecturer
Department of Applied Physiology, Division of Wellness
Southern Methodist University, Dallas, Texas
• Sports Performance Management committee (to introduce new major)
• Residential Commons Faculty Affiliate (2014)
2013 – present
Co-founder, Head Coach & Director of Education
DFW Tri Club & Coaching Institute, Dallas, Texas
2007 – 2013
Triathlon Coach, Health Educator, and Mentor
Playtri Performance & Coaching Center, Dallas, Texas
• Led the largest team of full-time health/triathlon coaches in the region
• Managed and consulted the opening of the largest USA Triathlon retailer and coaching
company in the nation
• Created and developed programs to lead hundreds to their 1st triathlon and scores of
athletes to their 1st Ironman
• Founded non-profit organization YES (Youth Endurance Sports) to help equip local youth
with knowledge, equipment, and confidence to continue healthy habits throughout their
lives
2007 – 2011
Lecturer
Department of Wellness, Southern Methodist University, Dallas, Texas
• Proposed and taught an intermediate triathlon course, the first of its kind
in the nation
• Served on Personality Responsibility and Stewardship Committee,
CHOICES II, 2010- 2011
• Technology Committee representative, 2009-2011
• Southern Association of Colleges and Schools (SACS) representative, 20082009
• Mustang Corral Faculty Representative, 2009
2005 – 2007
Teacher and Coach
Coppell High School, Coppell, Texas
2004 – 2005
Teacher and Coach
North Mesquite High School, Mesquite, Texas
2003 – 2004
Cooper Fitness Center Intern
The Cooper Aerobics Center, Dallas, Texas
2003 – 2004
Assistant Basketball Coach
St. Mark’s School of Texas, Dallas, Texas
2002 – 2003
Graduate Teaching/Research Assistant
Baylor University, Waco, Texas
2001 – 2002
Corporate Information Systems Programmer
Chick-fil-A, Inc., Atlanta, Georgia
CURRENT CERTIFICATIONS:
Triathlon Coach Level II, USA Triathlon
Cycling Coach Level 3, USA Cycling
Training Peaks, Training Peaks University
Certified Personal Trainer, The Cooper Institute for Aerobics Research
Secondary Mathematics and Health Education, Texas State Board for Educator Certification
Wilderness First Aid, Wilderness Medicine Institute (NOLS)
Heartsaver CPR/AED, American Heart Association
CONFERENCES & CONTINUING EDUCATION:
SMU Psychology Department Spring Talk Series – “Hedonic Determinants of Exercise Behavior.” Dr.
David Williams. Feb 2014.
USA Triathlon National Symposium – “The Art and Science of Triathlon.” Oct 2012
CycleOps Power Seminar by Joel Friel. Feb 2012
George W. Bush Symposium on Educational Leadership – given by the George W. Bush Institute. Mar
2010
Center for Teaching Excellence Roundtable – Engaging 21st Century Students: A Range of Interactive
Options to Enhance Your Classroom. Feb 2009
PROFESSIONAL SPEAKING:
Scheduled:
USA Triathlon Art & Science of Triathlon International Coaching Symposium
September 11-13 Las Vegas, Nevada
Topic: "Coaching Powerfully: The Greatest Triathlon Coaching Minds"
USA Triathlon Inaugural Coaching Business Innovation Retreat
November 6-7 Colorado Springs, Colorado
Topics: Program Development, Time Management, and Financials for Coaches
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July 18-19 Charleston, South Carolina
October 17-18 Las Vegas Nevada
Topics:
Coaching as a Business (60 minutes)
Running Skills and Economy Training (90 minutes)
Sports Psychology and Mental Skills (90 minutes)
Periodization and Planning (120 minutes)
Periodization and Planning – Practical Application (90 minutes)
Completed:
July 18-19, 2014 at USA Triathlon’s Level 1 Coaching Certification Clinic
Charleston, South Carolina
Topics: Coaching as a Business, Sports Psychology and Mental Skills, Periodization and Planning
June 20-21, 2014 at USA Triathlon’s Level 1 Coaching Certification Clinic
Minneapolis, Minnesota
Topics: Coaching as a Business, Sports Psychology and Mental Skills, Running Skills and Economy
Training
February 7-8, 2014 at USA Triathlon’s Level 1 Coaching Certification Clinic
Santa Fe, New Mexico
Topics: Coaching as a Business, Sports Psychology and Mental Skills, Periodization and Planning
November 16, 2013 at National Strength & Conditioning Association’s (NSCA) Endurance Symposium
Colorado Springs, Colorado – NSCA World Headquarters
Topic (90 minutes): Managing the Endurance Athlete from A to Z
September 2013 at PMB Helin Donovan, Dallas, TX
Topic (60 minutes): Nutrition Know How: Easy Steps to Improve your Health
September 2013 at DFW’s Back on My Feet, Dallas, TX - http://dallas.backonmyfeet.org/
Topic (30 minutes): My Personal Journey to Running and How it Changed my Life
PUBLICATIONS / WEBINARS:
August 26, 2014, Performance Coaching Newsletter. “The Greatest Triathlon Coaching Minds: How to
Enter the Fraternity.”
July 9, 2013, USA Triathlon Webinar Series. “Making your Coaching Business a Full-Time Gig…Easy as 1-23!”
April 1, 2013, Performance Coaching Newsletter. “The Five Keys to Coaching Beginners.”
March 19, 2013, USA Triathlon Multisport Lab. “Five Reasons you Should Train with a Group.”
October 4, 2011, USA Triathlon Multisport Lab. “Effective Triathlon Swimming.”
April 6, 2010, USA Triathlon Multisport Lab. “Workout Dilemma: Pushing Your Limit or Taking a Break”.
VOLUNTEER & SMU SERVICE:
Back on My Feet – dallas.backonmyfeet.org
Heroes for Children - http://www.heroesforchildren.org/
2014-2015:
Common Reading Discussion Leader
Faculty Affiliate (Virginia-Snider Residence Hall)
Build relationships with students by interacting with them regularly at the residence halls
Be visible in the community by creating and attending events & programs on a monthly basis
Communicate often with Residential Community Director
Serve as an intellectual leader of the residential common
February 2014 – Continuing Education for SMU Personal Trainers
Topic: “Proper Technique & Biomechanics for Running”
July 2013 – Continuing Education for SMU Personal Trainers
Topic: “Training Endurance Athletes”
2011 – Created Youth Endurance Sports (YES), a non-profit aimed to address the rising childhood obesity
epidemic and to bring fitness, nutrition and a sense of accomplishment to at-risk youth. The program
offered mentorship and coaching in running, cycling, nutrition and goal setting. The program provided
kids with free bikes, helmets, training shoes and other basic equipment to continue with their newfound healthy lifestyle.
AWARDS & HONORS:
Recipient of USA Triathlon Scholarship to support non-profit organization, YES (Youth Endurance Sports), 2009
Eagle Scout,
ADDENDUM:
Courses Taught at Southern Methodist University
APSM 2340 Coaching and Leadership for Performance: Examines what coaches do, the qualities of
expert coaches, strategies for effective and cohesive programs, a sound coaching philosophy, and the
art and science of coaching.
WELL 2125 & PRW 2115, Intermediate Triathlon: This course prepares the student to complete an
Olympic distance triathlon – 1.5km swim, 40km bike, and a 10k run. Bicycle care, training progressions
and race strategies are covered.
WELL 2115, Beginning Triathlon: Learn the basics of triathlon while training for a sprint distance
triathlon. Course includes swimming, cycling and running.
WELL 2141, Intermediate Swimming: This class is for the intermediate swimmer. It provides an
opportunity to refine swimming stroke techniques and to gain more advanced swimming skills and
aerobic fitness.
PRW 2117, Beginning Marathon Training: This class helps students gain the skills and endurance needed
to complete the local Dallas Marathon at the end of the term. Additionally, student engage in selected
activities designed to target health-related fitness.
WELL 2110, Jogging: Provides an opportunity to improve cardiovascular endurance by running.
WELL 2161, Basketball: Teaches the fundamentals of playing basketball using team drills and offensive
and defensive formations and strategy. Augments skill development with game-like conditions.
WELL 1101, Concepts of Wellness: This is primarily an information-oriented course that focuses on
issues of attitude, change, adaptation to change, personal responsibility and happiness. In general, the
course content increases awareness of the relationship between our thoughts and lifestyle choices and
how they relate to health, fitness and effectiveness as well as an improved sense of meaning, purpose
and well-being.
WELL 2113 and PRW 2110, Individual Fitness & Weight Training: This course is set up to allow students
to develop a personal exercise program utilizing the resources at the Dedman Center for Lifetime Sports.
Using some basic principles from contemporary exercise science, the student will test and evaluate their
own strengths and weaknesses in terms of health and fitness. This course provides an opportunity for
the student to improve in the areas of cardiovascular endurance, muscular strength and endurance, and
flexibility.
WELL 2131, Mountain Sports: This class focuses on enjoying the amazing activities one can perform in
the great outdoors. The class includes several hikes, white water rafting, mountain biking, fly fishing,
horseback riding, rock climbing and kayaking. (SMU-in-Taos program)
WELL 2135, Racquetball I: Racquetball classes are designed to accommodate all levels of physical skill.
Rules, safety, skill techniques, strategy and competitive play are progressively introduced throughout
the semester.