Katie Champagne
Macungie
Summary
Motivated NASM Certified Personal Trainer and Sport Psychology Graduate Student focused on integrating physical training with mental performance. Experienced in coaching athletes through tailored programs that enhance results and accountability. Committed to fostering inclusive virtual fitness environments that empower professionals to achieve their health goals.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Mental Performance Consultation
FSU Club Swim & Gymnastics
Tallahassee
08.2025 - Current
- Designed and implemented holistic mental skills programs to boost athletes' confidence and resilience in competition.
- Provided specialized consultation for club athletes, integrating physical technique with psychological performance strategies.
- Contributed innovative ideas and solutions to enhance team performance and outcomes.
- Ensured smooth workflow by effectively managing routine responsibilities.
- Worked successfully with diverse group of coworkers to accomplish goals and address issues related to our products and services.
Coach
Syracuse Charges Swim Team / Ithaca Swim Club
Ithaca
09.2021 - 05.2024
- Designed practice sessions that enhanced swimming skills and fostered passion for competition.
- Developed athletes aged 8 to 13 through specialized training alongside the club’s head coach.
- Cultivated teamwork, discipline, and sportsmanship within the team.
Summer Associate
United Way AmeriCorps
Allentown
05.2021 - 08.2021
- Fostered partnerships with community organizations, enhancing participation in educational and recreational programs.
- Executed strategies that engaged local youth and families in community-building activities, fostering a sense of belonging.
- Fostered partnerships with community organizations to promote educational and recreational programs.
- Strengthened community ties, enhancing support for local educational and recreational initiatives.
Education
Master of Science - Sport Psychology
Florida State University
Tallahassee, FL01-2027
Bachelor of Science - Biology; Minor in Chemistry & Health
Ithaca College
Ithaca, NY01-2024
Skills
- Athlete mental strategies
- Mental skills training and self-talk
- Progressive overload strategies
- Weight training techniques
- Ethical coaching standards
- Program delivery and performance analysis
- Macro tracking and data entry
- Data accuracy tracking
- Zoom and virtual collaboration
- Microsoft Office Suite and Google Calendar
- Social media management (Facebook/Instagram)
- Canva design skills
- Scheduling and project planning
- Remote operations management
- Team collaboration and teamwork
- Effective communication and public speaking
- Organizational skills and time management
- Cultural awareness in coaching
- Analytical thinking
Certification
- Certified Personal Trainer (CPT), NASM
- Adult/Child CPR & AED Certified
Projects
- 300-Level Research Melcher Lab, Investigated the electrical response of philodendrons to touch/wounding via experiments within a grounded Faraday cage. Assessed whether plants exhibited reactions to mechanical or chemical stimulation.
- 200-Level Research Melcher Lab, Examined the impact of increased salinity on chloroplast function in Azolla pinnata, while evaluating effects on growth and functionality.
Academic Athletic Achievements
- Liberty League All-Academic Team, 2022, 2023, 2024
- Ithaca College Scholar-Athlete, 2022, 2023, 2024
Professional Highlights
United Way AmeriCorps, Allentown, PA, Summer Associate, 05/21, 05/21, Collaborated with fellow AmeriCorps volunteers to offer community services in various settings, including local YMCA branches and public schools., Fostered partnerships with community organizations to promote educational and recreational programs., Executed strategies to engage local youth and families in community-building activities.
Timeline
Mental Performance Consultation
FSU Club Swim & Gymnastics
08.2025 - Current
Coach
Syracuse Charges Swim Team / Ithaca Swim Club
09.2021 - 05.2024
Summer Associate
United Way AmeriCorps
05.2021 - 08.2021
Master of Science - Sport Psychology
Florida State University
Bachelor of Science - Biology; Minor in Chemistry & Health
Ithaca College