Brian J. Amato
Lincoln
Summary
Highly experienced in Associate Head Coach role, with focus on developing successful athletic programs and fostering player growth. Strengths include strategic planning, leadership, and team-building skills. Have successfully transformed teams through focused coaching and instilling a winning mindset. Previous impact includes enhanced team performance, improved player skills, and increased program visibility.
Overview
30
30
years of professional experience
Work History
Associate Head Coach
University of Nebraska
Lincoln
01.2020 - 01.2026
- Head Uneven Bars Coach. Responsible for the event specific training plan and implementation of that training plan for NCAA athletes.
- Determined competition uneven bars lineups to maximize team strengths and optimize scoring potential.
- Developed and instructed advanced skills, combinations, and routines to enable athletes in reaching competitive objectives.
- Designed and executed bar workouts that enhanced overall team performance.
- Created engaging social media content to promote team activities and events.
Assistant Coach
Oregon State University
Corvallis
01.2013 - 01.2020
- Head Uneven Bars Coach. Responsible for the event specific training plan and implementation of that training plan for NCAA athletes.
- Coached All-Americans in both postseason and NACGC/W regular season on bars and all-around, achieving top placements each season at OSU.
- Designed and executed bar workouts that enhanced team performance and contributed to competitive achievements.
- Made final decisions on competition uneven bars lineups.
- Developed and taught advanced skills, combinations, and routines to help athletes achieve their competitive goals.
- Scheduled non-conference meets and coordinated recruiting.
- Oversaw team social media strategy and marketing initiatives to increase engagement and visibility.
Team Coach
Brandy Johnson’s Global Gymnastics
Clermont
01.2008 - 01.2013
- Coached JO National Team members and International Elite athletes, including Junior and Senior International Elite National Team members.
- Coached event and all-around invitational, state, regional, and national champion gymnasts, contributing to multiple team championships.
- Developed and taught advanced skills, combinations, and routines, enabling athletes to achieve short and long term competitive goals.
- Head uneven bars coach. Developed and implemented an event-specific training plan for athletes of all optional levels through elite.
Managing Partner, Head Team Coach
Bieger International Gymnastics
Deerfield Beach
01.2006 - 01.2008
- Served as a compulsory and optional coach for athletes across all skill levels, providing tailored coaching strategies.
- Created and implemented tailored training plans for athletes at all levels on Uneven Bars and Vault to enhance performance.
- Coach of many all around and event invitational, state, regional champions as well as assisting in coaching Senior International Elite National Team Member and World Championship Team Member and All Around, Floor, and Team World Silver Medalist.
- Planned the team workout schedule and coordinated team staffing.
- Determined the team meet schedule and planned and booked all related travel and accommodations.
- Developed and trained staff in program development, facility construction, and maintenance, while actively teaching and coaching in all programs and camps.
- Established and grew the program from inception, resulting in a profitable and sustainable operation.
Team Coach
American Twisters Gymnastics
Coconut Creek
01.2003 - 01.2006
Volunteer Assistant Coach & Adjunct Teacher
Temple University
Philadelphia
01.2001 - 01.2003
Team Coach
Central Bucks School of Gymnastics
Doylestown
01.1998 - 01.2003
Team Coach
Southampton Gymnastics
Ivyland
01.1996 - 01.1998
Education
Master of Business Administration - Sport Business
Saint Leo University
Saint Leo, FLBachelor of Science - Liberal Studies, Kinesiology and Exercise Physiology
Portland State University
Portland, ORSkills
- Athlete development
- Training plan development
- Performance optimization
- Competitive strategy design
- Team leadership
- Skill coaching
- Networking and Recruitment
References
- Heather Brink, Former Head Coach University of Nebraska, (402) 613-0504, hbrinkhusker@gmail.com
- Tanya Chaplin, Head Coach Oregon State University, (541) 230-0635, chaplint@oregonstate.edu
- Carole Ide, Former Employer & President NAWGJ, NCAA Judge, (843) 682-2652, carolehhi@me.com
Related Experience
- USA Gymnastics Professional Member Since, 01/01/96
- Region 8- Level 7/8, Level 9/10, & National Training Camp Staff, 01/01/08
- State Clinic Speaker- Florida & Mississippi, 01/01/12
- Coach of Inaugural Nastia Liukin Cup Qualifier/Competitor, 01/01/10
- Developed and coached a new JO Element - E
- Bar release 3.508 Sims
- (FIG rated F), 01/01/11
- Coach of at least one Elite National Team Member every year, 01/01/03
- Coach of JO National Team Members, 01/01/10
- Coach of two JO National Bar Champions, 01/01/12
- Coach of JO National Vault Runner-Up, 01/01/12
- Coach of JO National AA Champion & JO National Runner-Up, 01/01/12
- Coach of Gymastike.com Level 10 National Team of the Year, 01/01/12
- Coach of Level 10 Full Team Undefeated Season, 01/01/13
- Coach of Florida Level 10 Team Champion, 01/01/13
- Coach of JO National Floor Champion, 01/01/13
- Coach of National Invitational Tournament Bar Champion, 01/01/13
- Coach of National Invitational Tournament AA Champion, 01/01/13
- Coach of many NCAA gymnasts and full gymnastics scholarship recipients
- Coach of 12 teams in NCAA tournament
- Coach of four teams that advance to NCAA Semifinals
- Two time WCGA NCAA Division I Regional Assistant coach of the year, 01/01/15 & 01/01/24
- Coach of 2017 PAC 12 Uneven Bar Champion
- Coach of eight regular and postseason All Americans
- Coach 2022, 2023, 2024 Canadian Championships/Olympic Trials
- Coach of 2022 World Championship Bronze Medalist
- Coach of 2024 Qualifier Hungarian Olympic Team
- Coach of 2024 Canadian Olympic Alternate
- Coach of 2025 B1G Ten Bar Champion
Timeline
Associate Head Coach
University of Nebraska
01.2020 - 01.2026
Assistant Coach
Oregon State University
01.2013 - 01.2020
Team Coach
Brandy Johnson’s Global Gymnastics
01.2008 - 01.2013
Managing Partner, Head Team Coach
Bieger International Gymnastics
01.2006 - 01.2008
Team Coach
American Twisters Gymnastics
01.2003 - 01.2006
Volunteer Assistant Coach & Adjunct Teacher
Temple University
01.2001 - 01.2003
Team Coach
Central Bucks School of Gymnastics
01.1998 - 01.2003
Team Coach
Southampton Gymnastics
01.1996 - 01.1998
Master of Business Administration - Sport Business
Saint Leo University
Bachelor of Science - Liberal Studies, Kinesiology and Exercise Physiology
Portland State University