Meet Jeff Green
Jeff Green, MS, CSCS, USAW, USATF, CES, PES, CPFT-NSCA
Exercise physiologist. Master trainer. Certified strength and conditioning specialist.
A Leader in Athletic Performance
Jeff Green, MS, CSCS, USAW, USATF, CES, PES, CPFT-NSCA, is considered a leader in the field of athletic performance, body transformation, and exercise therapy.
As an exercise physiologist, master trainer, and certified strength and conditioning specialist, Jeff specializes in all aspects of fitness, prehabilitation/post-rehabilitative care of joint disorders, speed mechanics, strength/power enhancement and functional muscle accrual/healthy fat-weight loss.
He has worked extensively with a variety of professional athletes with emphasis on identifying the weak link in an athlete's performance regardless of age, level, sport or position. He has also prepared athletes for the NFL Combine.
Where the Expertise Comes From
In addition to his clinical work as an exercise physiologist in cardiac/pulmonary rehab, post-physical therapy, preventive medicine and 3 years as a trauma scrub surgical nurse, he has made significant contributions in the form of testing, screening, assessing and evaluating clients, patients and athletes in a functional/performance capacity for an additional medical clearance addendum to the physical therapy industry.
Prior to owning his own facility, he spent 40 years in private studios, large gyms, country clubs, corporate wellness centers, high school athletic facilities, as well as several hospitals.
Clinical Work
40 Years of Settings
Coaching Across Alabama
ICON Performance
Jeff is currently the Owner/Operator, Exercise Physiologist, Master Trainer and Head Strength, Speed and Conditioning Coach of ICON Performance in Birmingham, Alabama in the Cahaba Heights area.
Hoover Phantoms
He is also the Head Speed and Agility Coach for the Hoover Phantoms Club Soccer League.
Powerlifting Leadership
Jeff is the state chairman of the American Powerlifting Committee and the World Natural Powerlifting Federation.
Pageant Training
Jeff also trains several Miss Alabama Pageant winners and Alabama Junior Miss/America's Junior Miss Pageant winners.
Homewood High School
Jeff was the Strength and Conditioning Coach at Homewood High School for 5 years, training all sports — girls and boys.
Credentials
Jeff received his B.S. degrees in Exercise Science and Health Education from the University of Alabama at Birmingham and his master's in Exercise Physiology, also from the University of Alabama at Birmingham.
Education
- B.S., Exercise Science and Health Education — University of Alabama at Birmingham (UAB)
- M.S., Exercise Physiology — University of Alabama at Birmingham (UAB)
Certifications
- Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist (CSCS), NSCA
- Certified Personal Trainer, NSCA
- Level 1 Club Coach, USA Weightlifting
- Level 1 Club Coach, USA Track & Field
- Performance Enhancement Specialist (PES), NASM
- Corrective Exercise Specialist (CES), NASM
- Functional Movement Screen (FMS) Level 1 Certified — Functional Movement Systems
He Lives the Training He Coaches
Jeff's own years in bodybuilding and powerlifting give him first-hand experience with strength, body composition and nutrition — and today he serves as state chairman of the American Powerlifting Committee and the World Natural Powerlifting Federation.
Competitive bodybuilding and powerlifting years.
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Re-measure
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Icon Performance, Birmingham
Located at 3156 Sunview Dr, Birmingham, AL 35243, in the Vestavia Hills area, serving athletes and clients across greater Birmingham.
In the 20+ years Icon Performance has been open, the gym has evolved to fit the needs of its clients and members, as well as keeping up with modern trends in fitness and athletics. We never abandoned the tried-and-true systems that established rock-solid results for decades, and Icon definitely represents that.
Having participated in every level of athletics/sport, Icon has the tools of the trade. Also having extensive experience in the clinical/fitness realm, Icon can handle the needs of the absolute beginner and the client who wants to maintain all the functionality and independence as we all experience aging.
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