Bio

Bill DeLongis is in his 15th year as a collegiate strength and conditioning coach, with experience across all three NCAA divisions. He has also worked seasonally with USA Women’s Hockey since 2017, assisting the National Team and serving as the Head Strength and Conditioning Coach for the U18 National Team from 2018-2023, as well as the 2024 Collegiate Team that captured the Euro Tour Championship. Additionally, he has coached at multiple U15 and U18 Development Camps.

Beyond his S&C responsibilities, DeLongis is an Adjunct Professor in the Department of Exercise Science at Central Connecticut State University, Chair of the NSCA Ice Hockey Special Interest Group (SIG), and the founder of the Strength on Ice Summit and Podcast.

He holds a bachelor’s degree in Physical Education with a concentration in Fitness and Wellness from Winthrop University and a Master’s in Education with a concentration in Experiential Education from Plymouth State University. A former competitor in both powerlifting and strongman, DeLongis also contributes regularly to the field of sport performance through written work featured on ProHockeyStrength.com, STACK Magazine, Train Heroic, and Breaking Muscle. His innovative recovery methods have been featured in the Wall Street Journal and on CBS, notably for his use of power tools for soft tissue work.

Certifications

NSCA Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist (CSCS*D)

NSCA Registered Strength and Conditioning Coach (RSCC*D)

NASM Corrective Exercise Specialist (CES)

USAW Sports Performance Coach

Functional Range Conditioning Mobility Specialist (FRCms)

Kinstretch Instructor

Reflexive Performance Reset Level 3 (RPR-3)

Certified Speed and Agility Coach (CSAC)

Precision Nutrition Level 1 Coach (Pn1)

Functional Movement Systems (FMS) Certified

BioForce Certified Conditioning Coach (BCC)

Functional Range Assessment (FRA)

Internal Strength Model (ISM – Functional Range Systems)

Continuing Education Certificates

Ballistic Advanced Training Institute:

-Omni Contraction

-Neurotyping

-Hypertrophy

Pinnacle Performance: Biomechanics Program

Triphasic Training:

-Peaking Method

-Implementation and Concepts of GPP Phases

Postural Restoration Institute: Postural Respiration

CrossFit Mobility Certification

Instrument-Assisted Soft Tissue Mobilization

Eric Cressey’s Elite Baseball Mentorship