Michael Wood, aka Woody, moved to the USA in 2007 on a collegiate soccer scholarship.
While in England, Woody had spells at Millwall Football Club, West Ham United FC, and Crawley Town FC. Before moving across the pond to continue his playing career at Midwestern State University (Wichita Falls, Texas); Competing in three NCAA Tournaments and one Final Four.
Upon expiration of his playing eligibility, Woody decided to make the transition from athlete to coach, focusing on the physical preparation and elite performance aspect of athlete development; Specializing in Strength/Power and Energy System Development.
Woody has a passion for playing, and increasing the performance of golfers of all levels and abilities.
Currently, Woody is a Senior Assistant Director of Human Performance at Texas Christian University located in Fort Worth, Texas.
"Every person I work with is treated as an athlete, as we are all competitors. Whether that is competing in international events, trying to hit 350yard drives, or to be their best self for an upcoming wedding or event.
I believe in a multi-faceted approach to increasing human athletic performance; through the development of general athleticism that transfers into the technical tactical aspect of training, and most importantly competition.
My personal trial and error with many inefficient training and nutrition plans lit a fire to combine the latest scientific information with a practical and easy to apply approach.
I am extremely passionate about Sports Science, and its practical application to increasing, and striving for elite lifestyle performance."
Michael Wood
Education
Bachelors of Science - Exercise Physiology - Midwestern State University, Wichita Falls TX
Masters of Science - Exercise Physiology (ABT) - Midwestern State University, Wichita Falls TX
Masters of Science - Sport Psychology - Texas Christian University, Fort Worth TX
Certifications
Human Performance
National Strength & Conditioning Association - Certified Strength & Conditioning Specialist
Collegiate Strength & Conditioning Coaches Association - Strength & Conditioning Coach Certified
Bioforce - Certified Conditioning Coach
Gray Institute - Certified Applied Functional Scientist
National Academy of Sports Medicine - Corrective Exercise Specialist
Functional Movement Screen - Y Balance Screen - Functional Capacity Screen Certified
Golf Performance
Titleist Performance Institute - Level 1, Fitness Level 3, Power Level 2
Boditrak - Golf Ground Mechanics Certified
Superspeed Golf - Superspeed Certified Level 3
Gray Institute - Functional Golf System Certified (Previously NG360)
Dr. Kwon - Golf Biomechanics Instructor Training Program Certification Level 1 & 2
Nutrition
Precision Nutrition - Level 1