Andre Carere

Andre Carere has a diverse range of work experience in the field of strength and conditioning. Andre is currently serving as the Head Strength and Conditioning Coach for the Ontario Reign hockey team since July 2022. Prior to this, they worked as the Owner of Optimal Fitness and Performance from September 2019 to August 2022. Andre also gained experience as a Strength and Conditioning Intern with the Springfield Thunderbirds from September 2021 to June 2022 and as a Strength and Conditioning Graduate Assistant at Springfield College from May 2021 to May 2022. Andre has also worked as a Calgary Flames Strength and Conditioning Intern at Calgary Sports and Entertainment Corporation from June 2021 to August 2021. Earlier in their career, Andre served as a Strength and Conditioning Intern at the College of the Holy Cross from January 2021 to April 2021. Andre also held positions as the Director of Movement/Head Strength and Conditioning Coach at PEAKS Lifestyle from September 2017 to September 2019 and as a Strength and Conditioning Coach Intern at McMaster University from April 2017 to September 2017. Andre began their career as a Student Strength and Conditioning Coach at Brock University from September 2016 to April 2017. Andre also worked as a Personal Trainer at The Zone from September 2015 to April 2017.

Andre Carere completed their education in a chronological order. Andre started their academic journey in 2012 at Humber College, where they pursued a degree in Fitness and Health Promotion, specializing in Health and Physical Education/Fitness. Andre graduated from Humber College in 2014.

Following their graduation from Humber College, Andre enrolled at Brock University in 2014 to pursue a Bachelor of Kinesiology (Honours) degree, focusing on Kinesiology. Andre completed their undergraduate studies at Brock University in 2017.

In 2020, Andre pursued further education and enrolled at Springfield College. Andre pursued a Master's degree in Strength and Conditioning, which they completed in 2022.

In addition to their academic achievements, Andre also obtained various certifications. In 2016, they obtained the Twist Sport Conditioning Coach Silver certification from Twist University. Andre further enhanced their credentials by obtaining the Functional Movement Screen Level 1 certification from Functional Movement Systems in 2017.

In 2019, Andre obtained the Reconditioning Level 1 certification from Reconditioning HQ. Andre then acquired the Standard First Aid with CPR C + AED certification from St. John Ambulance Ontario in 2020.

Continuing their professional development, Andre obtained the Functional Movement Screen Level 2 certification from Functional Movement Systems in 2020. In 2021, they completed the Precision Nutrition Level 1 certification from Precision Nutrition.

It should be noted that while Andre possesses the knowledge and skills required for the CSCS certification from the National Strength and Conditioning Association (NSCA), the information provided does not indicate whether they have obtained this certification. No specific details regarding the month or year of obtaining the CSCS certification are provided.