Bio

A veteran strength training coach, John Hassell has over 30 years of weight training experience. A certified strength and conditioning specialist (through the National Strength and Conditioning Association - NSCA) Hassell also boasts a USAW Olympic weightlifting certification. He has extensive coaching experience, having worked with youth athletics, weightlifting for the general population, and strength and conditioning coaching for a variety of sports at UCLA, CSUN, and LAVC. Additionally, he is currently enrolled in a Master's Degree program in Exercise Science with an emphasis on Sports Performance. Since 2020, Coach Hassell has been the strength and conditioning coach for the LA Valley College football program.