Mike is CEO and principal trainer at Clark Strength Systems. He holds Bachelor's and Master's degrees from the University of Maryland at College Park. Mike is a former baseball player and current competitive powerlifter. CERTIFICATIONS: Certified Fitness Trainer- ISSA Elite Trainer- ISSA Master Trainer- ISSA Specialist in Strength and Conditioning- ISSA Corrective Exercise Specialist- ISSA Specialist in Exercise Therapy- ISSA Specialist in Group Fitness- ISSA Specialist in Fitness Nutrition- ISSA Certified Youth Fitness Trainer- ISSA USA Powerlifting Club Coach- USA Powerlifting Training Division CPR/AED/BLS Certified (Infant, Youth, Adult)- American Heart Association SafeSport Certified- US Center for SafeSport COACHING HIGHLIGHTS: Coached an elite gymnast to a top 3 Virginia State Championship placing. Coached a powerlifting athlete to a Maryland State record in the bench press. Developed training programs for D-1 lacrosse athletes. Developed training programs for D-1 wrestling athletes. Developed training programs for D-2 basketball athletes. Developed training programs for several high school football, baseball, softball, basketball, volleyball, and track and field athletes. Developed training programs for youth athletes in various sports. Developed rehabilitation training programs for injured athletes.