Jesse Irizarry

Jesse Irizarry is the Owner and Head Coach at JDI Barbell, a strength and conditioning facility located in Long Island City, New York. He is a certified strength and conditioning specialist through the NSCA and holds a USA Weightlifting Level 1 certification. His background includes significant experience as a former Division 1 strength and conditioning coach, where he was instrumental in developing programs for championship-winning teams.

Professional Background

• Strength Coaching Experience: Jesse has served as the head strength coach for multiple teams that achieved conference championships during his tenure. He also contributed to the success of the Liberty University Football team as an assistant strength and conditioning coach, which included multiple Division 1 FCS conference championships. His mentorship under Bill Gillespie, a master strength coach, has shaped his coaching philosophy.

• Private Sector Development: After transitioning from collegiate athletics to the private sector, he established various strength programs and clubs focused on Olympic weightlifting and powerlifting. Notably, he created a registered USAW Olympic weightlifting club that has produced competitive lifters at local and national levels.

Publications and Contributions

Jesse is an active writer in the fitness community, with articles featured in prominent publications such as STACK, Shape Magazine, T-Nation, and Bodybuilding.com. He shares insights on strength training through his website, JDISTRength.com.

Education

He earned his Bachelor's degree in Exercise Science with a focus on Kinesiology from Liberty University between 2006 and 2009.

Personal Involvement

Jesse continues to compete in Olympic weightlifting and has a history as a competitive powerlifter, achieving records in various federations. His commitment to both coaching and personal performance underscores his dedication to the field of strength training.