Tyler Zebkar (Coach Z) is in his 2nd year as the Team Strength & Conditioning
Coach. He specializes in Olympic Weightlifting, Sports Performance &
Development, Youth Mental Health, and Functional Fitness. He is certified in USAW
lvl1, Burgener Strength, NSCA, NASM-CPT, and is working towards his advanced
degree to be a certified strength and conditioning specialist.

Coach Z is a 2001 graduate of VHS where he was a member of the 2000
State Championship football team. He played 4 years of Football for Concordia
University Wisconsin (NCAA D3). Coach Z has been teaching in SWFL since 2005,
currently teaching middle school PE at Sky Academy Venice and he runs his own
training company CTF Barbell when not teaching or working with the team.

“I truly love assisting the team reach their highest level of competition and
performance. I’m passionate about strength & conditioning and how it translates
onto the court, as well as in life! It is important for developing habits to overcome
adversity, and improve the athlete’s mental health.”