Jason M. Smelser CSCS, BRM, TPI-1, FMS-1, USAW-1,

I am the Director of Strength & Conditioning for Football at Northwestern State University, where I oversee all aspects of athlete performance, physical development, and return-to-play integration for Division I football athletes. I am a Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist (CSCS) and hold a Master’s degree in Education with an emphasis in Kinesiology.

My approach blends high-level performance training with movement quality, joint care, and rehabilitation-based principles to ensure athletes are not only strong and fast, but resilient and durable. I work closely with athletic trainers, sport coaches, and performance support staff to bridge the gap between rehabilitation and performance training, allowing athletes to transition safely and confidently back to sport.

I hold additional certifications in USAW Sport Performance, Functional Movement Systems (FMS), and Titleist Performance Institute (TPI). My programming emphasizes intelligent loading strategies, sound movement patterns, and individualized progressions that respect an athlete’s injury history while preparing them for the physical demands of football.