Owen Macias

Hardworking, highly motivated former two-sport collegiate athlete with a strong work ethic who strives to meet goals. Being a Type 1 diabetic for 16 years has taught me resilience, and the ability to connect with others and push through challenges. I'm passionate about healthy living, sports performance, and diabetes education.

Athletic Career at Illinois College (2021-09 – 2025-05)

• Two sport athlete earning Goalkeeper of the Year while leading the soccer program to the to its first ever conference championship.
• Demonstrated elite decision-making and communication on the field.
• Gained experience in agility training and endurance conditioning relative to performance enhancement.
• Experienced in sport-specific strength and conditioning, utilizing targeted movement patterns and exercises to improve performance

Intern, Sport Performance and Strength Training at Illinois College

• Assisted in designing and implementing strength and conditioning programs for student athletes.
• Conducted performance assessments and provided data analysis to track athletic progress.
• Educated athletes on injury prevention, proper lifting techniques, and recovery strategies.
• Maintained training equipment and ensured a safe and productive working environment.

Youth Soccer Camps Coach at Illinois College (2021-09 – 2025-05)

• Assisted coaching youth teams, focusing on skill development and injury prevention
• Provided one-on-one mentorship to aspiring athletes in strength training and conditioning

Volunteer at Breakthrough T1D (2010-01 – 2020-12)

• Successfully raised over $80,000 for Breakthrough T1D
• Assisted in organizing community events to support Type One Diabetes research

B.S. in Kinesiology. Illinois College 2021-2025