Nick Johnson

Strength & Conditioning Coach | NSCA-CSCS | M.Ed. Special Education | CT Certified PE & Health Teacher

Nick Johnson brings a strong blend of elite strength and conditioning expertise and educational leadership to Dandelion. A CSCS-certified coach with a Master’s degree in Special Education, Nick designs data-driven, developmentally appropriate training programs that help athletes build strength, speed, and resilience while reducing injury risk.

Nick currently serves as a Strength and Conditioning Coach at Ansonia High School, where he oversees training for multiple varsity sports and has developed athletes who earned state championships and major individual honors, including MaxPreps and Walter Camp Player of the Year recognition. In 2025, he completed a UConn Olympic Sports Performance Internship, gaining hands-on experience coaching Division I athletes and applying modern sports performance technology.

With a background in Physical Education, Health, and Special Education, Nick is known for clear instruction, positive culture, and individualized coaching. At Dandelion, his focus is on long-term athletic development and building habits that carry over both on and off the mat.