KJ Nadeau
SITE DIRECTOR
Raised in Morganton, North Carolina, KJ attended Freedom High School where he played 5 varsity sports (Soccer, Wrestling, Baseball, Lacrosse, Track & Field) before setting his focus on soccer and playing at the collegiate and professional level. During his Sophomore year in high school he suffered a season ending leg injury leading him to his interests in strength & conditioning and rehabilitation. During his coaching career, KJ has worked with youth, collegiate and professional athletes (NFL, CFL, MLB, MiLB, LMB, UFC).
CAREER
Coaching Experience:
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BSA U10-U12 Assistant Coach 2012-2013
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CVYSA U12-U19 Assistant Coach 2014-2018
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Director of Sport Performance at Perfect Performance NOVA (19’-20’)
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Director of Soccer at Perfect Performance NOVA (19’-20’)
Licenses & Certifications:
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Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist (CSCS)
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Universal Speed Rating (USR) Level 1 Certification
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Bachelors of Science in Exercise Science from Lenoir-Rhyne University
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Master of Science in Exercise Science from Lenoir-Rhyne University
Playing Experience:
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Lenoir-Rhyne Indoor Track & Field (’19)
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Lenoir-Rhyne Men’s Soccer (14’-17’)
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Captain (17’)
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Back-to-Back NCAA Tournament Appearances (16’, 17’)
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West Virginia Chaos (’16)
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US Open Cup Qualifier
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USL2 NOVA FC (’19-current)
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EPSL NOVA FC (’19-current)
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NISA Nations National Champion ('23)
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US Soccer Amateur National Finalist ('22)
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Regional Champions ('21, '22, '23)
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Conference Champions ('21, '22, '23)
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US Open Cup Qualifier ('22, '24)
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