BTS #97: Jessica Gust - St. Louis Park High School (MN)

Jessica Gust, M. Ed., CSCS, USAW L1, Pn1, RPY-200

Coach Gust has been the Head Strength and Conditioning Coach at St. Louis Park High School for 10 years.  She has been a Biology and Exercise Science Teacher for 16 years.  Jessica has also been the Assistant Synchronized Swimming Coach for the past 21 years and also coached swimming in the middle school and high school levels prior to coaching S&C.  

Show Highlights:

- Building an inclusive atmosphere in the weight room

- Key questions to ask when building and designing a new facility

- The uniqueness of being a female coach in the S&C field

- Benefits of being a teacher and a coach

- The importance of "Range" in Professional Development

Coach’s Contact Information

Email: [email protected]

Twitter: @slplift

Instagram: slplift

Phone: 952-393-1303

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Big Time Strength Contact Info

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