Mark Roozen — known to athletes, coaches, and professionals as Coach Rozy — is a nationally respected strength and conditioning coach, speaker, and performance consultant with decades of experience developing athletes and high performers at every level.
He earned his Bachelor’s degree in Health, Physical Education and Recreation from Northern State University in Aberdeen, South Dakota, and his Master’s degree in Exercise Science from Tarleton State University in Stephenville, Texas.
Experience & Leadership
Coach Rozy has worked with NFL organizations, major college programs, youth athletes, Olympians, tactical professionals, and everyday individuals striving to move and perform better. His background spans performance development, rehabilitation integration, leadership training, and long-term athlete development.
He previously served as Certification Director for the National Strength and Conditioning Association (NSCA) and has held multiple national leadership roles within the organization.
In February 2016, he founded Coach Rozy LLC in Yankton, South Dakota. Through his company, he provides:
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Performance training for athletes
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Public speaking and educational seminars
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Consulting for teams and organizations
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Performance products and programming
He is also Co-Founder of LIVE PAIN FREE – The Right Moves, a movement-based system designed to help medical professionals, workers, and active adults eliminate pain and move correctly in work, life, and sport.
In addition, Coach Rozy is a partner in 911 Tactical Performance, delivering consulting, education, and training to police, firefighters, and military units across the country.
His methodologies have been successfully applied across the full spectrum of populations — youth, collegiate, professional, tactical, rehabilitation, and active aging adults.
Speaker & Consultant
Coach Rozy has authored books and numerous professional journal articles on strength training, performance enhancement, and applied conditioning science. He is currently developing additional books and video series focused on practical training systems and human performance.
His energetic, practical approach makes him a sought-after national and international speaker on topics including:
He has presented at major conferences, universities, clinics, and professional development events across the United States and internationally.
Clients & Impact
Coach Rozy has consulted for governmental agencies, educational institutions, and professional sports organizations. His experience includes work with NFL teams such as the Cleveland Browns and Jacksonville Jaguars, and collaboration with elite athletes including:
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Emmitt Smith
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Tim Dwight
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Bill Bates
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Darryn Woodson
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Dexter Coakley
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Rich Gannon
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Neil Smith
He has also worked with athletes from the Green Bay Packers, Minnesota Vikings, Kansas City Chiefs, and Houston Texans.
Internationally, he has traveled to China to assist Olympic athletes in performance development.
Over the course of his career, he has impacted more than 30,000 youth athletes through camps, academies, and performance training programs. Each summer, he leads Coach Rozy Performance Training Academies, working with high school, college, and professional athletes.
Professional Leadership
Coach Rozy has served on the Board of Directors for the NSCA and as:
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Chairman of the NSCA Sport Specific Conference
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NSCA Texas State Director
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Member of the Conference, Nominating, and Membership Committees
He has also been active with:
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Texas Association for Physical Education, Health, Recreation and Dance (TAPHERD)
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American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM)
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USA Weightlifting
At Tarleton State University, he taught Exercise Physiology, Kinesiology, Tests & Measurements, and Theory of Strength Training.
Certifications
Coach Rozy holds the following professional credentials:
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Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist (CSCS)
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NSCA Certified Personal Trainer (NSCA-CPT)
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Tactical Strength and Conditioning Facilitator (TSAC-F)
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Fellow of the NSCA (FNSCA)
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USA Weightlifting Club Coach
He has spoken nationally and internationally on strength training, performance systems, nutrition, motivation, and long-term athletic development.
Recent & Notable Presentations
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LIVE PAIN FREE as a Medical Professional – 2026 Siemens Innovations Conference, Nashville, TN – April 2026
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Training In-Season – 2026 South Dakota State Football Clinic, Brookings, SD – March 2026
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Coaching to Change Lives – Renewal for a New You – South Dakota FCA Coaches Conference – April 2026
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Training Youth: Child to Champion – Power Systems Total Training Seminar
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A Million Dollar Presence on a Shoestring Budget – Club Industry Convention, Chicago
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NSCA Beijing Sports University Symposium
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NSCA Texas State Clinic, Texas A&M
Contact Coach Rozy
?? Phone: 817-219-2811
?? Email: rozyroozen@gmail.com
Whether developing athletes, training tactical professionals, educating medical providers, or inspiring communities — Coach Rozy’s mission remains the same:
Teach – Inspire – Motivate – Educate : T.I.M.E. for Training!
