jim kielbaso
SPEED TRAINING, STRENGTH & CONDITIONING
AND THE SPORTS TRAINING BUSINESS
jim kielbaso
SPEED TRAINING, STRENGTH & CONDITIONING
AND THE SPORTS TRAINING BUSINESS
Jim Kielbaso
MS, CSCS, CADS, CSAS
“I feel absolutely blessed to have the experiences I have had, and I gain tremendous satisfaction from helping others learn from my mistakes, successes and experiences in this field.”
— Jim Kielbaso
Foundation
Following graduate school, Jim became the Head Strength & Conditioning Coach at the University of Detroit Mercy, where he spent seven years contributing to conference championships and NCAA Tournament appearances across multiple sports while also serving as an adjunct faculty member teaching Sports Medicine courses. In 1998, he earned recognition as the NSCA Strength & Conditioning Professional of the Year for the Midwestern Collegiate Conference.
In 2002, Jim partnered with Total Sports Complex to launch the Total Performance Training Center, a facility dedicated to helping athletes improve speed, strength, and overall athletic performance. That facility ultimately evolved into what is now known as Impact Sports Performance, where Jim continues to work with athletes and coaches while helping shape the future of athletic development.
Current Role & Expertise
Today, Jim serves as President of the International Youth Conditioning Association (IYCA), helping educate coaches and trainers around the world on proper athletic development and youth performance training.
His expertise spans:
Speed development
Strength & conditioning
Long-term athlete development
NFL Combine & Pro Day preparation
Sports performance business consulting
Coach education and certification development
Jim earned his NSCA-CSCS certification in 1995 and has spent much of his career helping shape industry standards. He served as both State Director and Regional Coordinator for the National Strength & Conditioning Association, organizing educational events and supporting coaches throughout the profession.
Beyond training athletes, Jim also consults with sports performance business owners seeking to improve operations, systems, and profitability.
Training Center & Athlete Development
At the heart of Jim’s work is Impact Sports Performance, formerly known as the Total Performance Training Center, where he has spent decades helping athletes maximize performance and pursue long-term athletic success.
Over his career, Jim has worked with thousands of athletes at nearly every level of competition, including:
Youth and high school athletes
Collegiate athletes
Olympic competitors
NFL, NBA, MLB, and NHL athletes
Professional and international competitors
His training methods have helped athletes develop greater speed, power, conditioning, and long-term athletic success.
Because of his reputation preparing football players for elite competition, the University of Michigan Football Program hired Jim for several years to oversee their NFL Combine Preparation Program. He also continues to prepare football players for NFL Combine and Pro Day opportunities each year.
Publications, Certifications & Thought Leadership
Jim is widely respected as an educator and thought leader in the sports performance industry.
He has:
Authored multiple books and training resources
Produced educational videos and online programs
Written numerous industry articles
Developed coach education and certification curriculum
Presented at clinics, conferences, and camps across the United States and internationally
Jim is the author of:
Speed & Agility Revolution
Ultimate Speed & Agility
Multiple online training programs and certifications
His Ultimate Speed Development program has been used worldwide, and his book Ultimate Speed & Agility is widely regarded as one of the most practical resources available on speed mechanics and programming.
He also authored the Certified Speed and Agility Specialist (CSAS) curriculum for the IYCA and was contracted by the Michigan High School Athletic Association to develop a strength and conditioning curriculum for their Coaches Advancement Program.
Who Jim Helps
Jim works with:
Athletes seeking elite performance
Parents and youth athletes pursuing long-term development
Coaches looking to improve training systems
Schools and teams seeking performance expertise
Sports performance business owners looking to grow and improve operations
Whether working with a young athlete learning proper movement mechanics or an NFL prospect preparing for the Combine, Jim’s approach remains the same: practical training, proven systems, and long-term development.
Philosophy: Practical Performance Training
Jim’s philosophy is simple:
Train with purpose. Build athleticism for the long term. Focus on what actually works.
He believes successful training is not about trends or gimmicks, but about applying proven methods consistently while developing stronger, faster, healthier, and more resilient athletes.
That practical approach has made Jim a trusted resource for athletes, coaches, schools, and organizations for more than 30 years.
Legacy & Impact
Throughout his career, Jim has remained committed to advancing both athletic performance and coach education.
From university athletics and professional sports to youth development and business consulting, his work has influenced thousands of athletes and coaches worldwide.
Today, through the IYCA, Impact Sports Performance, speaking engagements, and consulting work, Jim continues to help shape the future of sports performance and athletic development.