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Brendon Esson headshot spring 2023

Brendon Esson

  • Title
    Assistant Sports Performance Coach
    Men's Lacrosse, Men's Soccer, Softball
  • Email
    besson@ju.edu
EDUCATION:
  • Bachelor of Science in Education- University of Kentucky, 2020
  • Major in Kinesiology w/Minor in Coaching
  • Associate of Science – Bluegrass Community & Technical College, 2018

PREVIOUS COACHING EXPERIENCE:
  • University of North Carolina Chapel Hill - Olympic Sports Strength & Conditioning Coaching Assistant, 2022
  • University of Kentucky - Olympic Sports Strength & Conditioning Coaching Assistant, 2021-2022
  • University of Kentucky - Olympic Sports Strength & Conditioning Intern, 2021

CERTIFICATIONS:
  • National Strength and Conditioning Association - Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist (CSCS)
  • Exercise Teachers Academy PTY Ltd / eta Distance Learning- Rondebosch, South Africa, Certificate of Coaching Science.

ATHLETIC/PLAYING EXPERIENCE:
  • United States Tennis Association, Adult League Player, 4.0 NTRP, 2015 – Present
  • Lexington Blackstones Mens Rugby Football Union, Midwest Rugby Union, 2020-2022
  • University of Kentucky, Southeastern Collegiate Men’s Rugby Team Captain 2016-2020
  • University of Kentucky, SEC Player of the Year 2018 + 2019
  • All- American USA Rugby 2018/2019
  • St. John’s College, Harare, Zimbabwe, Student Athlete
    • 1st Team (Varsity) Rugby Team 2009 – 2014
    • 1st Team (Varsity) Tennis Team 2009 – 2014
    • 1st Team (Varsity) Athletics (Track & Field) 2013 – 2014
    • 1st Team Cricket 2013 - 2014
PERSONAL:

Hometown: Harare, Zimbabwe
 
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