High-Performance Training in Pro Soccer featuring Adam C. Parr, Assistant Strength & Conditioning Specialist for Minnesota United FC

Friday, November 6 at 1:00 p.m.

Attend this Zoom hosted conversation for free, via this link.

Hear from Adam C. Parr about his path to his current role as the Strength Coach for Minnesota United FC and what it took for him to get to where he is today. He will discuss the different aspects of what it takes for a team to achieve High-Performance at the professional level. Parr will discuss topics including 1.) the planning, design, and execution of the strength training program; 2.) the testing and methodology of the fitness program; and 3.) the data analysis and interpretation of the sport science side of the job. This presentation will highlight the skills and knowledge a modern practitioner must have to ensure their athletes are consistently performing at an elite level.

Speaker bio: Adam C. Parr is the Assistant Strength & Conditioning Specialist for Minnesota United FC, and he is also currently serving as both the interim Head Fitness Coach and the team’s Sport Scientist for the 2020 season.  Prior to joining Minnesota United, he was the Head of Strength & Conditioning and Data Analytics for Reno 1868 FC.  Along with previously owning his own private fitness company in Beverly Hills for 9 years, he has prior experience at EXOS, Competitive Athlete Training Zone, and former Major League Soccer team, Chivas USA.  Adam has a B.S. in Kinesiology, from San Diego State University, and a Master of High Performance Sport, from Australian Catholic University.  He is also currently recognized as a Certified Strength & Conditioning Specialist (CSCS). 

This online event presented by the Sport & Exercise Science MEd program, School of Kinesiology.