POWER Team


POWER Team

 
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POWER Team

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Steve Bliss
Jeff Blindauer
Jim Lloyd
Brad Rilling
Jesse Haines
Dan Gaeke
Nick Ovenden
Bryan Voss
Jon Hoksbergen






Steve Bliss, MEd, CSCS

Steve received his Bachelor’s degree from the University of Nebraska and his Master’s degree from the University of Miami, Florida. He is a Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist. He is a former National President of the National Strength and Conditioning Association (NSCA). Currently he is the NSCA South Dakota State Director. In 1991 Steve was named the NSCA Coach of the Year.

Steve was the Head Strength & Conditioning Coach at Ohio State University for 10 years under College Football Hall of Fame Coach, Woody Hayes. He also has served as Head Strength & Conditioning Coach at the University of Miami, Florida and as Assistant Strength Coach at the University of Nebraska.


Jeff Blindauer, MS, CSCS, USAW-Sports Performance Coach

Jeff received both his Bachelor’s and Master’s degrees from South Dakota State University. He is a Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist and also a Certified Sports Performance Coach through USA Weightlifting. Jeff holds many State Powerlifting and Weightlifting records and has coached two powerlifters that set American records.


Jim Lloyd, CSCS-PT

Jim received his Bachelor’s degree from Southwest State University. He is a Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist and Personal Trainer. Jim has trained a number of Sioux Falls Fire Fighters who have competed in the Combat Challenge.


Brad Rilling, CSCS

Brad received his Bachelor’s degree from Black Hills State University. He is a Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist and a Certified USA Powerlifting State Referee. Brad is the South Dakota USA Powerlifting Records Chair and he is the State Record holder in the powerlifting bench press at 358 lbs in the 165 lbs weight class.


Jesse Haines, CSCS

Jesse received his Bachelor’s degree from the University of South Dakota. He is a Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist. Jesse was the Assistant Strength and Conditioning Coach for the Memphis Grizzlies of the NBA in 2003 and 2004. In 1996, Jesse was named the High School Male Athlete if the Year in South Dakota.


Dan Gaeke, CSCS

Dan received his Bachelor’s degree from Northwestern College in Iowa. He is a Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist. In both high school and college he played baseball.


Nick Ovenden, HFS, TPI-CGFI

Nick received his Bachelor’s degree from Augustana College. He is a Health Fitness Specialist certified by the American College of Sports Medicine. As a senior, Nick was the Captain of the Augustana Football Team. Nick recently completed Level 1 certification from the Titleist Performance Institute and is a TPI Certified Golf Fitness Instructor.


Bryan Voss

Bryan received his Bachelor’s degree from the University of Sioux Falls. He played basketball and football at USF.


Jon Hoksbergen

Jon received his Bachelor’s degree from Northwestern College in Iowa. He wrestled in both high school and college.