COACH JON HEDGES

SPECIALITIES: Strength, Speed & Power Development / Football Skills / Youth Speed & Agility 

DEGREE: Bachelor of Science in Exercise Science from Western Kentucky University / Master’s Secondary Education (Health and P.E.) from Murray State University 

EXPERIENCE: 

• Head Gym Manager & Personal Trainer at Total Fitness Connection

• 8 plus years Nutrition Supplementation Sales in Network Marketing 

• Reidland High School - Head Football Coach, Assistant Boys Basketball Coach, Head Track Coach, Head Strength Coach

• Defensive Coordinator- Lone Oak High School

• Defensive / Special Teams Coordinator- McCracken County High School

• Head Football Coach Paducah Middle School 

• Offensive Coordinator Ballard Memorial High School 

• Upward Head Coach LOFBC- All Sports

• ACE Certified Strength Coach & NASM Certified Strength Coach

• Division 1 college football athlete 4 years at Western Kentucky University

BIO:
Coach Jon Hedges is a Murray, Kentucky native that was a standout high school athlete at Murray High School as a Running Back & Linebacker. While at Murray he was a 4 year starter, captain for 3 years, lead team in tackles all 4 years. He was also selected as an All-State Linebacker, Pre-Season All American, 3 time Defensive Player of the Year, 2 time Offensive Player of the Year, 3 time Captain Award, All Western Kentucky Team for 2 years straight as well as the All-State Team. He went on to receive a full athletic scholarship to play Division 1 college football at Western Kentucky University as a Linebacker and Long Snapper. In his time there he helped his team to a National Championship in (2002), he was a Team Captain his senior year, a 3 time Defensive Player of the Week in the Sun Belt, a 3 year starter as a linebacker and a long snapper. After college Coach Hedges went on to train in the fitness industry and then to the education field where he took up coaching for multiple sports and school in the western Kentucky area. Coach Hedges is a family man before all other things- however his passion is sports enhancement in young athletes. Coach Hedges says that he loves to see athletes find confidence and grow in their journey- on the field, court, college preparation, or good habit forming. Everyone can and will improve with the right instruction, motivation, and mindset. Building relationships with his clients is very special to him- true athleticism is as much mental as physical. Coach Hedges is a true motivator and loyal coach to all clients and will help them reach their goals, both big and small. He has a decorated coaching career and continues to grow youth athletes at Starks Sports Training!