Est. Career — 2 Decades
Two decades building elite American football talent, from the weight room to championship Sundays.
Performance is the product of preparation and development.
As a strength and conditioning expert and coach, Dr. Justin Lima's career spans Division I football at the highest levels.
Dr. Lima holds a Ph.D. in Health and Human Performance from Concordia University Chicago and a Master of Science in Strength and Conditioning from Bridgewater State University. He is the owner and CEO of Strength Coach Network, the premier platform for strength coaches to pave a real path forward to elevate pay, personal life, progression and purpose.
A devoted family man, Dr. Lima lives with his wife and two sons in Iowa — the same state where much of his career was built and where his dedication to the profession continues to thrive.
The Record
Results developed at the highest level of the sport on the biggest stages it has.
Champions
Selections
Selections
Picks
Undefeated Season
Bowl
Power Conference
Turned Pro
Worked
Credentials
Certified, appointed, and trusted by the institutions that set the standard.
PhD
Health & Human Performance · Concordia University
CSCS
Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist
RSCC*D
Registered Strength and Conditioning Coach with Distinction
SCCC
Strength and Conditioning Coach Certified
Vice Chair
Advancement Grant & Assistantship Committee
Executive Council Member
Football Special Interest Group
Executive Council Member
College S&C Professional Development Group
Advisory Board Member
NSCA State of Iowa
A system built on measured, repeatable, accountable work.
Assess
Establish the athlete's true baseline with objective performance data.
Build
Reduce the risk of injury, decrease the severity of potential injury, improve athletic performance.
Prepare and Develop
Train the physiological systems for performance.
The playbook, in print.
Navigating a Career in Strength and Conditioning — A Practical Guide to Go From Intern to Industry Leader.
Two decades on the field, distilled into career strategy, foundational science, and a sustainable approach to the profession. Written for the next generation of coaches.
Work with Dr. Lima.
© Dr. Justin Lima, PhD · The Playbook