Paul Sawyer

- Official Strength & Conditioning Coaching Portfolio -

Strive to get 1% better each day because that 1% will add up over time

My coaching philosophies are a broader scope of my overall beliefs- Aggregation of Marginal Gains while my training philosophy prioritizes a progressive overload approach. I gained these philosophies from previous experiences under different coaches and apply these philosophies to my everyday training. In this portfolio I have included general programming, testing measurements, as well as other examples of my coaching and training beliefs.

My goal is to continue to learn and grow in the strength and conditioning world. I coach athletes to become the best version of themselves. This portfolio specifically outlines my coaching and training philosophies as a strength and conditioning professional. My knowledge of coaching beliefs aids in designing specific programs for athletes and clients that target their individual needs and help them achieve their goals. There is an art and a science to training and strengthening the human body to perform at its top physical potential. As a passionate coach I believe knowledge and dedicated instruction can create the difference in making a healthy team thoroughly enjoy their process.

Colleagues

"Paul 's first question is always the same. Do you need me to assist you with anything?"

Michael Boyle

Mike Boyle Strength and Conditioning
Co-Founder of MBSC

"Paul's first question is always the same. Do you need help with anything? He's always looking to assist in any way possible. In addition, Paul is always working to learn and improve. He takes feedback extremely well and is one of those "no task is too small or too big" kind of people."

"Paul addresses every professional situation with a combination of skill, hard work, and an open mind"

Devan McConnell

Arizona Coyotes
High Performance Director

"I have know Paul for quite some time, beginning when he interned with my staff at UMass Lowell. Paul demonstrates competence, inquisitiveness, and most importantly, a willingness to learn. He has continued to progress in his career without losing any of these qualities. Because of this, he continues to climb the ladder within the sports performance and rehabilitation fields, earning opportunities as he goes."

"Paul is one of the most passionate strength coaches I have ever met. He always treats everyone fairly and with the utmost respect"

Ryan Stoddard PT, DPT, OCS, CSCS

Newton-Wellesley Hospital Outpatient Physical Therapy
Supervisor of Rehabilitation Services

"Paul is a passionate strength and conditioning coach. He applies this knowledge to the athletic populations in physical therapy and offers valuable insight on patient progression and regression. Paul really enjoys working with patients on their progressive exercises and provides valuable insight to the patient’s strength and conditioning deficits and improvements over time. He offers thoughtful questions and fun facts about strength and conditioning that keep us all on our toes and in the right mind set for our athletic population. As a workout partner, his positive coaching and encouraging tips make me want to improve with every rep of every exercise."

Mohammad Jamali PT, DPT, MSc, Cert-DN , eLID

Newton-Wellesley Hospital Outpatient Physical Therapy
Senior Physical Therapist

"Paul Sawyer has been working with our rehab team at NWH for a while. His contribution to the outcome we obtain with our outpatient physical therapy clients is countless. In addition to his excellent knowledge of exercise and conditioning, his soft skills in communicating with therapists and patients have been exemplary. His services have become an inseparable part of our rehab services. He builds a professional rapport with the patients quickly and this helps him be more effective in rendering the tasks he takes responsibility. He is constantly learning and adding to his already rich knowledge of exercise and conditioning."

"Paul takes initiative and always goes above and beyond what is expected"

Jeff Babigian PT, DPT

Newton-Wellesley Hospital Outpatient Physical Therapy
Staff Physical Therapist

"Paul is very enthusiastic and passionate about what he does. He has a drive to continuously learn, which is critical in the exercise and health science field. Paul has excellent communication skills to connect and keep patients engaged and excited about exercise. Paul is a strong part of the rehab team and our “in-house expert” on strength and conditioning."

Charlotte Slate PT, DPT

Newton-Wellesley Hospital Outpatient Physical Therapy
Staff Physical Therapist

"Paul is one of the most passionate individuals I have encountered in my Physical Therapy career thus far. Paul has worked with several of my patients and his vast knowledge in the strength and conditioning world make him the perfect addition to our rehab team. He is constantly thinking of creative, fun, and sport specific exercises for all patients. All of the patients and clients he works with benefit significantly from his care and expertise. Paul is constantly enlightening patients and staff with his knowledge which is incredibly helpful. He is a self starter and will continue to be extremely successful in his field!"

Nicholas Cebula PT, DPT

Newton-Wellesley Hospital Outpatient Physical Therapy
Staff Physical Therapist

"Paul is an amazing personal trainer and strength coach. He makes all of his workouts fun and challenging. He makes sure to tailor each workout to the athlete's individual needs around them. I would highly recommend Paul to anyone!"

Clients & Athletes

"Paul has helped me get my life back"

"I first met Paul Sawyer a few years back when I sought out professional strength training to help address a spinal condition. This condition caused significant pain and prevented me from traditional exercise. Through our work together, Paul has become a trusted coach, advisor, and friend. He has helped me become stronger with exercises he has modified for me. He has researched my condition and shared new and creative ideas for addressing it. I am thrilled beyond measure to say it’s made all the difference. Thanks to Paul, my pain has diminished significantly. I was able to go hiking for the first time in nine years. I have my life back and I couldn’t be happier!!"

Kathy K.

"Paul's programming has gotten me the strongest I have ever been and I have worked out my entire life"

"I think I speak for a majority of people when I say Covid quarantine wasn't kind to my body. I became extremely de-conditioned and out of shape and gained weight that wasn't there before quarantine. I was not exercising consistently nor with the intensity that I once had. Through the help of a program that Paul carefully curated and numbers that were meticulously crunched, I was back to the athleticism, mindset, and body that I once had within a few weeks. Not only that, but within months I am stronger than I have ever been, hitting new personal records every month thanks to the dedication Paul has put into training programs."

Erin C.

"He keeps his terms simple to better comprehend complex exercise physiology and uses analogies to make learning easy"

"When I first began working with Paul, I had just recovered from open heart surgery, and for the first time in my life, I could workout with zero restrictions. I just had no idea where to start. Paul was able to help teach me the basics and helped me develop healthy habits as well. Over the years that I have known Paul, he has always been there to develop a new workout routine, both in and out of the gym, and answer any question i have. I am the healthiest I have ever been thanks to Paul."

James G.

"Paul pays attention to every little detail. He constantly thinks outside of the box"

"I met Paul when I was looking to get back in shape after finishing graduate school and I was suffering from a back injury sustained from years of competitive cheerleading. Paul was helpful in learning and understanding my injury as well as incorporating stretches recommended by my chiropractor. He tailored my training around my back injury and utilized strength exercises to help me overcome it to prevent further pain. He is very easy to talk to and get along with, too, which I believe is important as you are working together to get to your fitness goals and figure out what works best for you!"

Heather N.

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