Here are a list of Coach Burk's qualifications and certifications
Certifications / Qualifications
Current Head Football Coach at Episcopal School of Dallas (2007 SPC Division II Champions)
2006—Strength & Conditioning Coach of the Year—by American Football Monthly
Nike SPARQ certified trainer
NSCA—Coach Practioner
NSCA—Certified Strength & Conditioning Specialist
USWA—Club Level I Coach
USWA—Sports Performance Certified
ISSA—Certified Trainer
USTFA—Level I certified
Copper Clinic—Certified nutrition specialist
** By 2009 Summer will be West-Side Barbell certified**
Has written several published articles on strength and conditioning
Has spoken at many clinics on strength and conditioning
Has worked at Sam Houston State University, TCU, San Antonio East Central, Fort Worth Christian, Dallas First Baptist Academy, Watuaga Harvest Academy
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James Burk and I worked together at the D-1 collegiate level. Coach Burk is an influential mentor and role model for athletes. Not only is he a dynamic motivator and an excellent teacher, he is also a progressive minded, highly informed and conscientious strength and conditioning coach. He is a man of high morals and high demand that will make you better.
Rusty Whitt, M.Ed. CSCS
Rice University
Assistant Strength/Conditioning Coach
Coach Burk and I have known one another and worked together for the past fifteen years. He is a first class teacher and motivator. Coach Burk is highly educated and respected in the field of Strength and Conditioning. If you are serious about training and becoming a better athlete, then I strongly recommend Coach Burk and his programs.
Blake Cundiff
Head Strength Coach, University at Albany
"Coach Burk is one of the best strength and conditioning coaches I have been trained by in my high school and college football careers. His instruction helped prepare me to become a division 1 football player and he is one of the primary reasons I received full athletic scholarship to Purdue University for football. If you are serious about taking your game to the next level, Coach Burk can get you there."
Ryan Prater, Purdue Offensive Tackle
"Coach Burk changed my entire career. His advanced training techniques allowed me to enter college football years ahead of my competitors. Training with Coach Burk in high school made it possible for me to focus on strength gains and muscle conditioning while other players had to spend their first year of college learning the advanced lifts and techniques. I fully endorse Coach Burk's training program and recommend them to every high school football player looking to take their careers to the college level."
Trey Simeone, 2 Time All Conference Tight End at Abilene Christian University
"I have known James Burk for over 15 years and I have trained with him for over 3 of those years. Without any hesitation, I can recommend training with James. Coach Burk is highly motivated, very driven and of the highest character. He is extremely knowledgeable and passionate about training athletes. Coach Burk is a great teacher and is always looking to advance his own education for the benefit of his athletes. James is a coach who walks the walk."
Kyle Speer, Head Strength and Conditioning Coach – Sam Houston State University, 2006 Strength and Conditioning Coach of the Year by American Football Monthly
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