E30- Tom Smalley of Struggle Into Strength
Tom Smalley received his Masters of Science in Exercise and Sports Science with a concentration in Strength and Conditioning from Merrimack College. He is a Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist through the National Strength and Conditioning Association. In addition, he holds a USAW Level 1 Weightlifting Coaching certification and a Level 1 Coaching certification from Precision Nutrition.
He is currently the Head Strength & Conditioning Coach at Impact Athletic Center and co-created Anxiety in Athletes – a task force and online resource center with the help of the IOCDF. Smalley has a strong passion for weightlifting and began competing in 2021, 8 years after his mental health forced him to put a halt to his athletic career. He’s also the host of Small’s Talk, a podcast, where he takes you on a faith-filled journey to de-stigmatize mental health in athletics and uncover your path to peak performance. You can learn more about Tom at struggleintostrength.com.
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