Meet Jerry Vangilder
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Jerry Vangilder is a Certified Functional Strength Coach, as well as Functional Movement Systems Certified.
His experience includes internships with USA Hockey’s National Team Development Program (NTDP) and with Advantage Strength before graduating with a Bachelor’s Degree in Exercise Science from Saginaw Valley State University.
Jerry was previously a Volunteer Assistant Strength and Conditioning Coach with the Flint Firebirds of the Ontario Hockey League.
After spending time in the OHL, Jerry moved on to work locally in the Metro Detroit area working for another training facility where he was the Head Strength and Conditioning Coach. He worked closely with several local high school teams as well as an elite AAA Hockey Organization where he oversaw the program design and implementation for these teams, organizations, and various clients.
Afterward, Jerry went on to open up his own facility in Northville prior to the 2019 pandemic where he continued to work with professional, collegiate, and high school hockey players. Jerry also has experience working with elite gymnasts, football and softball players as well.