Credentials

• Masters of Science in Education - Masters Thesis: The Effect of Proprioceptive Neuromuscular Facilitation and Dynamic Stretching Techniques on Vertical Jump Performance.  Publication in the National Strength and Conditioning Journal to occur in the fall/winter 2008.
• Bachelors of Science in Fitness and Sports Science
• USAW Club Coach – United States Weightlifting Coach
• Biosignature Modulation Internship

Biography

Brad Nordstrom started his personal training career in 1997 in Clinical Exercise Physiology.  During his three year tenure he trained athletes from youth to professional as well as fitness enthusiasts from young adults to elderly.  An advancement in his exercise career led Brad to North Dakota State University where he was involved in helping produce two national championships in wrestling and women’s track and field while he was the Associate Director of Athletic Performance.  The most recent experience in fitness was as the Recreation Therapist/Fitness Director at Minnesota State University Moorhead.  While at MSUM he created the personal training program, group exercise program, and managed a student staff at their Wellness Center.  

Training Experience and Specialization

• Professional level: football, hockey, basketball
• Collegiate level: Division 1 strength coach with experience in enhancement training for football, basketball, baseball, softball, wrestling, track and field, volleyball, soccer, and cross country.
• High school level: football, basketball, volleyball, baseball, soccer, and track and field.
• Trained amateur Olympic weightlifters
• Biosignature Modulation Internship: Charles Poliquin course designed to regulate hormone control via exercise, nutrition, and supplements to accelerate fat loss, increased muscle mass, as well as improve quality of life.

History in Fitness

• Received M.S. in Education with emphasis in Athletic enhancement in 2005.
• Received B.S. in Fitness and Sports Science in  1997
• Started in the fitness profession in Clinical Exercise Physiology in 1997.
• Associate Director of Athletic Performance at North Dakota State University from 2000-05. 

  “Brad is very knowledgeable in strength and conditioning. He works very hard at understanding each athlete and what they need to be successful in his or her specific sport. He creates a positive environment, but expects intensity and dedication from those he is working with.”
  - Gene Taylor, Director of Athletics, NDSU

• Recreation Therapist/Fitness Director at Minnesota State University from 2005-08.
• Independent consultant for eastern North Dakota and western Minnesota area high schools.
• Independent consultant for local athletes and fitness enthusiasts
•  Higher Power Training in May 2008-09.

Personal

Favorite Upper body Exercises: Band barbell chest press
Favorite Lower body Exercises: Back squats
Least Favorite Upper body Exercises: DB bicep curls
Least Favorite Lower body Exercises: Prone leg curls
Favorite Clean Food:  Any lean cut of beef
Least Favorite Clean Food: raw broccoli
Biggest weakness: ice cream….

Married Angie (1996)
Daughter Abby (2003), son Levi (2007)