Brandon Watson5229 Capitol Drive,BC, Canada V8X 4X1250-216-7185 brwatson@sfu.ca

Profile Over 3 years combined experience with student-athletes in athletic coaching and academic

mentorship at the high school and university level Strong knowledge of injury prevention, assessment, and treatment, in addition to expertise

in functional human anatomy, nutrition and exercise prescription Achieved the highest GPA (4.15/4.33) in Men’s Soccer for the NCAA GNAC Captain of the SFU Men’s University Soccer Team Fluent in both English and French

Education Simon Fraser University, Burnaby, BC September 2013-Present

BSc in Kinesiology in the Faculty of Science Active Health and Rehabilitation Concentration Certificate in Health and Fitness Studies Co-operative Education program

University of Victoria, Victoria, BC 2012-2013 Faculty of Science

Coastal Carolina University, Conway, SC 2011 Faculty of Science Varsity Athlete

Certifications Emergency CPR and First Aid Level C O-scale and KIN-scale Certified BC SportsAid Certified

Awards and Accomplishments All-Academic GNAC Conference Soccer Team All-Conference GNAC Second Team SFU Alumni Scholarship Student-Athlete Support Award SFU Men’s Soccer Award John Buchanan’s Men’s Soccer Award SFU Athletics Award SFU Undergraduate Open Scholarship

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Brandon Watson

Co-op Experience -Student KinesiologistRebalanceMD Musculoskeletal Care Ltd. May 2015-August 2015

Designed, implemented and supervised graded exercise, work conditioning and/or work hardening programs

Performed biweekly reassessment of client progress through functional testing Conducted group orientation and education lectures and regular one-on-one education Completed functional components of reports for initial, progress and discharge, overseen

by physiotherapist

Athletic Coaching -Goalkeeper Coach Victoria Highlanders FC April 2012-PresentVancouver Whitecaps FC

Created and administered training programs specific to the skill level and age of players from a variety of playing backgrounds

Several players within coaching group selected to participate with elite soccer teams, many of which had never had formal training before attending sessions

Student-Athlete Development -SAT Preparation InstructorSelects Performance Inc. September 2014-Present

Created original lesson plans to enhance student learning in multiple ways to cover various learning techniques

Assessed and addressed areas of development needed in each student’s comprehension of math, writing, and critical thinking

-Student-Athlete Tutor September 2014- Present-Learning Coach, VolunteerSimon Fraser University Academic First

Addressed challenges that student-athletes were having and customized academic and athletic management plans in order to solve these various challenges

Advised students about the various resources available to them for academics, athletics and personal issues

Tutored student-athletes in calculus, chemistry, kinesiology, and philosophy

Client Relations -Sales AssociateBritish Columbia Liquor Distribution Branch June 2012-Present

Ensured that customer service was a top priority within the store and constantly monitored customer needs while completing other duties

Actively increased knowledge of product to better serve customers with their inquiries

Activities/Interests

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Brandon Watson Hiking West coast trails, playing team sports, weight training with an emphasis on

plyometrics and power lifting, as well as hot yoga with Moksha Keen interest in developing holistic therapeutic techniques that focus on all aspects of the

clients well-being; including physical, psychological, nutritional and social qualities Enjoy relaxing with a cup of tea and a good mystery novel

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