Cal Dietz, Strength and Human Performance Coach, Sport Science Consultant
Contact info - cal.dietz@gmail.com
Current Position
Creator of Triphasic Training Principles Methods and Theories
Founder/Owner of RPR - Reflexive Rerformance Reset
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Academic Degrees:
The University of Minnesota - Twin Cities
Master’s Degree in Kinesiology, May 1999
Bachelor of Arts in Physical Education, May 1996
Main Book and Manual Publications
Triphasic Training: A systematic approach to elite speed and explosive strength performance
Triphasic Speed Training Manual for Elite Performance: Part 1 The Spring Ankle Model E Book
Triphasic Training Peaking Method: Utilizing Sport-Specific High-Velocity Movements
Triphasic Training Football Speed and Strength E-Manual
Youth Fueling Nutrition Manual for Sports Performance
Triphasic Tactical Training Manual
Triphasic Training Football Lineman Manual E Book
Triphasic Training Throwers Manual E Book
The Web Site www.Xlathlete.com
Work Experience at University of Minnesota:
The University of Minnesota, October 2000 – Present
Head Olympic Strength & Conditioning Coach
11 NCAA National Team Championships
545 NCAA Division One All-Americans Honors Earned by Athletes
38 Big Ten/WCHA Conference Championship teams
30 Big Ten/WCHA Tournament Conference Championships
37 NCAA top ten team finishes
90 Big Ten/WCHA top three league finishes
25 NCAA top/final four appearances
203 Individual Big Ten Champions
297 First Team All-Big Ten Honors
42 Big Ten Player of the Year Honors
7 Individual NCAA National Champions
16 Olympic and World Champions
37 Olympic medals won by athletes trained
1x World Championship and 2x Time Runner-Up USA Hockey Strength Coach/Sport Scientist
1 Hobey Baker Award winner
3 Big Ten athletes of the year
Responsible for developing strength programs for each of the 10 Olympic varsity athletic programs (Hockey 2000-current, Women’s Hockey 2003-current, Basketball 2006-2010, Wrestling 2000-2006, Swimming 2000-2016, Men’s Golf 2000- 2013, Women’s Golf 2006- 2013, Track 2000-2015, Cross-Country 2000-2015, Baseball 2000-2006, 2008-2015, Tennis 2000-2006)
Supervised assistant coaches, student trainers, and graduate assistants.
Administered rehabilitation programs for injured athletes.
Represented the University of Minnesota in Various community-building events and clinics across the country as a lecturer.
Advise athletes on nutrition and supplements.
Member of Athletic Departments Gender Equity Committee
Chair the University of Minnesota’s Sports Biomechanics Interest Group.
Member of the Big Ten committee for drug testing policies, protocols, and procedures.
Member of the Health and Human Performance Review Committee
Major Speaking & Publications:
Speaker at the 2023 NSCA Personal Trainers Virtual Conference
Speaker at Friends University Strength and Conditioning Clinic 2023
Speaker at 2022 Revolutions in Speed Training Clinic - Secrets in Speed
Speaker at 2022 Friends University Strength Clinic at Wichita, KS
Published 2021 Impact of Preceding Workload on Team Performance in Collegiate Men's Ice Hockey
Published 2019 Youth Fueling Nutrition Manual for Sports Performance
Published 2019 Triphasic Training Peaking Method: Utilizing Sport-Specific High-Velocity Movements
Keynote Speaker at the 2019 Mayo Clinic Sport Performance Clinic
Speaker at 2017 - NSCA - TSAC National Conference Orlando, FL
Speaker at 2017 - NSCA - Hockey Clinic - Colorado Springs, CO
Speaker at Sanford Power Strength and Conditioning Clinic 2016
Speaker at 2015 NSCA National Conference Louisville
Speaker at 2015 Minnesota Sports Performance Clinic
Speaker at 2015 University of Texas Sports Performance Clinic
Speaker at 2015 University of Kansas Sports Performance Clinic
Speaker at 2015 Central Virginia Sports Performance Seminar
Speaker at 2015 Robert Morris Strength Clinic
Speaker 2014 - NSCA National Convention Indianapolis - Advancement in Triphasic Methods
Published 2014 The Relationship Between Aerobic Capacity (VO2peak) and Repeated Shift Performance in Competitive Hockey Players. Peterson, Fitzgerald, Dietz, Ziegler, Ingraham, Baker, Snyder
Published 2014 Off-Ice Anaerobic Power is Not a Good Predictor of On-Ice Acceleration in Hockey Players. Peterson, Baker, Fitzgerald, Snyder, Dietz
Speaker at 2014 - Minnesota Sports Performance Clinic
Training and Conditioning Publication September 2014 - Triphasic Training
Speaker at 2013 University of Wisconsin RF Coaches Clinic
Speaker at 2013 University of Hawaii Coaches Clinic
Speaker at 2013 University of Minnesota 1st annual coaches clinic
Speaker at 2013 Pennsylvania State Clinic
Speaker at 2013 Woodway Corporate Clinic
Published 2013 Aerobic Capacity is Associated with Improved Repeated Shift Performance in College Hockey Players - Peterson, Baker, Snyder, Fitzgerald, Dietz, Ziegler
2013 Published - Speed and Skill Optimization - A Proposal for a New Practice Paradigm
2012 Published the Book - Triphasic Training: A Systematic Approach to Elite Speed and Explosive Strength Performance
Speaker at 2012 IMG Academy Symposium
Speaker at 2012 Central Virginia Sports Performance Seminar
Speaker at 2012 University of Findlay Symposium for Scholarship and Creativity
Speaker at 2012 Boston Sports Medical Group Conference
Speaker at 2011 U.S. Youth Soccer Workshop Louisville Kentucky
Keynote Speaker At 2011 Sioux Falls South Dakota Strength Clinic
Speaker at 2011 Central Virginia Sports Performance Seminar
Speaker at 2011 Boston Sports Medical Group Conference
Keynote Speaker at 2010 Iowa NSCA State Conference
Speaker at 2010 Eleiko Strength Summit at Poliquin Performance Center
Speaker at 2010 Central Virginia’s Sports Performance Clinics
Speaker at 2010 Wisconsin Football Coaches Association
Speaker at 2010 Wisconsin Athletic Directors Association Annual Meetings
Speaker at 2009 Frank Glazier Clinics in Dayton, Cleveland, Minneapolis – 12 Presentations
Speaker at 2009 Ohio Association of Track and Cross Country Coaches Clinic – 3 Presentations
Speaker at 2009 U.S All- Starr Track & Field/Cross Country Coaches Clinic – 2 Presentations
Question and Answer on Elite Fitness Website 2009
Published in Stack Magazine – Flexibility article for Swimming 2009
Published in Journal of Strength and Conditioning Research - Acute Effects of Elastic Bands During the Free-Weight Barbell Back Squat Exercise on Velocity, Power, and Force Production, 2008
Speaker at 2008 NSCA Regional Clinic
Speaker at 2008 Frank Glazier Clinics in Dayton, Cincinnati, Toledo 12 presentations
Speaker at 2008 MN State NSCA Winter Clinic
Published in Strength and Conditioning Journal - Training Explosiveness: Weightlifting and Beyond, 2008
Speaker at 2007 MN State NSCA Winter Clinic
Speaker at 2006 MN State NSCA Clinic
Speaker at 2006 Frappier Acceleration Corporate Clinic
Speaker at 2006 ASME International Mechanical Engineering Congress & Exposition on Biomechanics and Injury Considerations
Speaker at 2005 MN State NSCA Clinic
Keynote Speaker at 2004 MN State NSCA Clinic
Published in Hockey Mom’s Magazine July 2003
Speaker at 2003 MN State NSCA Clinic
Speaker at 2002 MN State NSCA Clinic
Speaker at 2001 MN State NSCA Clinic
Published/Posted Dr. Fred Hatfield Website 2001
Speaker at 2001 Ohio State Track Clinic, Columbus, OH
Previous Work Experience
The University of Findlay, OH January 1999 – September 2000
Strength Coordinator
Responsible for the development and creation of strength programs for each of the 25 Men’s and Women’s varsity athletic programs offered by the university.
Supervised six student trainers and two graduate assistants.
Administered rehabilitation programs for injured athletes.
Responsible for departmental budgets.
Responsible for the development and creation of the University’s First Strength Department.
Work in conjunction with the University’s academic degree for strength and conditioning.
Facility Coordinator
Coordinate the scheduling and maintenance of the University’s fitness center.
Offensive Line Coach
Routinely worked with the offensive line on blocking schemes and techniques.
Assisted the Head Coach on a weekly basis for game strategies.
Acted as a pro scout liaison for Regional Professional Scouts.
Responsible for the videotaping and preparation of films during and after games and practices.
Associate Assistant Professor
Instructed an upper level Strength and Conditioning class for the university’s graduating seniors.
Instructed classes of in both General Health and Fitness
The University of Minnesota June 1997 – December 1998
Graduate Assistant Strength Coach
Assisted the Head Olympic Strength Coach in the implementation of 11 Olympic sport programs.
1st Assistant to Head Football Strength Coach in the implementation of year- long strength programs.
Assisted with all other aspects of strength training deemed necessary by the Strength Coordinator.
National Athletic Awards, Honors, Activities:
College Sports Magazine “NAIA 1995 National Male Athlete of the Year ”
2x National Champion in Football `92 `95 Team Captain
National Champions in Wrestling `95
NAIA Football All-American, `94, `95
Honored by Mid-States Football Association all-time team ‘13
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