Hrushikesh Bhagwat

A highly motivated and skilled strength & conditioning coach, sports nutritionist & fitness professional committed to supporting athletes & non-athletes in enhancing performance, reducing injury & achieving their personalized health and wellbeing goals through individualized and group based training as well as nutrition. I have an extensive experience of 8 years in the field of which 4 years in training athletes of all age groups and all levels from different sporting disciplines like badminton, squash, tennis, cricket, triathlon, football, swimming, archery, boxing, skating, kho-kho, track & field, shooting, basketball, kabbadi. Professional with strong background in coaching, equipped to drive team success and foster individual growth.

Skilled in strategic planning, performance analysis, and motivational techniques. Known for flexibility, reliability, and unwavering focus on achieving results through collaboration and adaptability. Proficient in developing tailored training programs, building rapport, and enhancing team dynamics.

Key responsibilities include making periodized programs for athletes catering to their sporting and season demands of training while minimizing injury risk. I am also responsible for handling the center operations and also sales and marketing strategies. Having an experience in working with return to sport athletes and rehab i have a good understanding about human biomechanics and its correlation with sport performance.

Head Strength & Coach & Sports Nutritionist - Pro Performance - Pune, India

(2024-07)

• Increased athlete's skills development through individualized training plans based on each player's strengths and weaknesses.

Head Strength & Conditioning Coach & Sports Nutritionist - ABTP Pune - Pune

(2023-04 - 2024-06)

Worked as a head S&C Coach at ABTP in Pune helping athletes with structured programs and their application into performance while closely working with the physios for injury management and return to sport.

• Train athletes to ensure a reduction in injury risk, and improve athletic performance.
• Work with athletes to return to sport effectively and pain-free.
• Make personalised nutrition plans for athletes to improve overall athletic performance.
• Motivated athletes to become stronger, more agile, and more effective through training habits and proper nutrition.
• Boosted player confidence through personalized training sessions and continuous feedback.
• Facilitated open communication between players, parents, staff members, ensuring that all concerns were addressed promptly and effectively.
• Reduced player injury rates with the implementation of tailored warm-up routines and strength conditioning exercises.

Head Strength & Conditioning Coach - Pro Performance - Pune

(2022-10 - 2023-03)

Working as a Head S&C Coach & Sports Nutritionist at Pro Performance, Pune. I have an extensive experience in training athletes of all age groups and all levels from sports like badminton, squash, tennis, cricket, triathlon, football, swimming, archery, boxing, skating, kho-kho, track & field, shooting.

Key responsibilities include making periodized programs for athletes catering to their sporting and season demands of training while minimizing injury risk. I am also responsible for handling the center operations and also sales and marketing strategies.

Freelance Coach - Freelance Coach

(2020-12 - 2022-10)

• Successfully used the challenging post-Covid business environment to optimize my position as a self-employed Strength and Conditioning Coach, working with clients on site and online.
• Worked closely with a number of professional athletes to enhance their overall performance through individualized Strength and Conditioning regimes

Floor Manager - Multifit

(2018-02 - 2020-12)

• I have trained 80+ Personal Training clients in this organization both athletes and non-athletes. I have successfully helped individuals with ACL injury, Tennis elbow, Meniscus tears, slip disc and medical conditions like hypertension, diabetes, brain tumour, vertigo safely achieve their fitness goals.
• Have trained cricket & football athletes in the past.

CSCS - Strength & Conditioning - NSCA, Pune, India (2022-04 - 2022-04)

Specialisation - Character Animation - Frameboxx Animation & Visual Effects, Pune

Cricket Specific Strength & Conditioning - NSCA India (2021-02 - 2021-02)

Precision Nutrition Certified - Exercise, Health & Sports Nutritionist, PN Level 1 - Precision Nutrition, Vancouver, Canada (2020-07 - 2020-07)

Certified REPS - India level 3 Personal Trainer - Register of Exercise Professionals, Pune, India

Certified Personal Trainer - Personal Trainer - K11 School Of Sciences, Pune (2017-11 - 2017-11)

BSc - Computer Science - Pune University, Pune