Listed below are a few members of our
Circle of
Champions
coaching staff. These individuals oversee and
supervise the programs associated with their particular
area of expertise within the YC ZONE Facility.
Kent
Johnston- Founder YC ZONE
Kent Johnston is the co-founder and Executive Director
of YC ZONE. He recently finished his 25th year
of coaching collegiate and professional athletes in
strength, conditioning and nutrition. He lives with his
wife Pam and four sons in Crawford, TX. He was named to
the National Strength and Conditioning Hall of Fame in
2005.
Johnston 's Coaching Career 1978 - Teague High (Teague,
Texas)
1979 - Rosebud-Lott High
1980 - Northwestern Louisiana: Strength & Conditioning
1981 - Northeast Louisiana: Strength & Conditioning
1982 - Willis High (Willis, Texas): Assistant Coach
1983-84 - University of Alabama: Graduate Assistant
1985-86 - University of Alabama: Strength & Conditioning
1987-91 - Tampa Bay Buccaneers: Strength & Conditioning
1992-98 - Green Bay Packers: Strength & Conditioning
1999-04 - Seattle Seahawks: Strength & Conditioning
2004-06 University of Alabama: Head Strength and
Conditioning Coach Strength & Conditioning Coach
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Colonel Bill Barko (Retired)
William F. Barko, Colonel, Retired – is the former
Director of the U.S. Army Physical Fitness Research
Institute, a international noted research center for the
study of executive health and fitness at the U.S. Army
War College.
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Leslie Bonci M.P.H.,
R.D.. LDN,CSSD
Director, Sports Medicine Nutrition - Department of
Orthopedic Surgery and the Center for Sports Medicine
University of Pittsburgh Medical Center
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Joe Ferguson- Former NFL
Quarterback
Joe played in the NFL for 16 years and is our expert in
QB skill acquisition.
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E. Lyle Cain, Jr., M.D.E.
Specializes in the treatment of all sports-related
injuries. His orthopaedic research extends to
biomechanical testing of sports activities, and the
evaluation of exercise programs to decrease the
incidence of injuries.
Christine Field – Life Skill Expert for Children
Christine is a leader in Life Skills for children.
Through publications and seminars, she assists parents
and mentors in preparing our youth for their events in
life.
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Al Vermeil- Chicago
Bulls strength and conditioning consultant
Al is in his 21st season as the Bulls' strength and
conditioning consultant recently inducted into the USA
Strength and Conditioning Hall of Fame in recognition of
his accomplishments.
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Dan Pffaf- Olympic Track
and Field Coach
A respected authority on field event coaching around the
world who has guided 33 Olympians and 29 NCAA individual
national champions.
Jim Wells University of Alabama baseball- head coach
Jim Wells is the winningest coach in Crimson Tide
history.
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