Alyssa Parten

Alyssa Parten is an in person and remote strength and conditioning coach, with a high focus on powerlifting and roller derby athletes. When she isn’t coaching her athletes, she enjoys writing evidence-based fitness and health related content. Alyssa has a Bachelors in exercise and sport science from The University of Alabama, and is currently earning a double Masters in human movement science and strength and conditioning from Concordia University Chicago. Additionally, Alyssa holds numerous certifications, including NASM corrective exercise specialist (CES) and NSCA certified strength and conditioning specialist (CSCS).

Sports Performance: 8 Reasons to Train Athletes

Alyssa Parten | July 27, 2020

Learning how to coach an athlete through strength and conditioning is far more complicated than training general population clientele and, arguably, more fulfilling. There are many more factors, modalities, thinking, and planning strategies involved with ...