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- February 15, 2009 at 9:29 pm #23460 sthompson@getstrength.comParticipant sthompson@getstrength.comParticipantName: -Tom Williams Profession: -Personal trainer, aspiring S&C coach Team: -Sutton & Epsom RFC Greatest achievements as a trainer: – hasn’t happened yet Years in the Industry: – 6 What strength coach or trainer has had the most impact on you and why? – Joe Defranco for his no nonsense approach and his use of jump training to develop power. – ash jones for his simple but effective programming What are the positives of being a Strength and Conditioning Coach / Trainer? – Working with like-minded, motivated people. – Seeing people achieve their goals – It affords/requires you to be creative – Not being in an office! What are the negatives? – not the highest paying job! – Working early mornings/late nights What advice would you have for those wishing to become a part of the industry? – learn, learn, learn and then learn some more – practice what you preach – keep it simple and don’t get caught up in every new fad that comes along – a stronger athlete is a better athlete What is your favorite exercise? – snatch Favorite piece of equipment you have in your gym? – Olympic lifting platform If you could change one thing what would it be? – for people to stop reading bodybuilding/fitness magazines before they come to my gym 
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