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Biography: Tim O'Neill

Tim O'Neill Tim O’Neill – Strength & Conditioning Professional | Head Coach
Tim O’Neill has spent the last 25 years as a strength and conditioning professional. With a strong foundation in the sport sciences, O’Neill has developed a unique approach that blends strength & conditioning, rehabilitation, and sports medicine into a seamless system. Combined with his extensive background in Track & Field and Football, this makes him a highly valued resource to physicians, coaches, trainers, and athletes alike.

Training & Programming
Coach O’Neill has worked with athletes at every level—from adolescents to Olympians. His proven system of progressions meets athletes where they are, supporting both the developing athlete and the seasoned veteran. His programs are designed to meet the specific demands of the individual, whether that’s a professional competitor or an entire high school athletic department.

PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY
Veteran strength & conditioning coach with 25+ years of experience at the intersection of athletic performance, rehabilitation, and sport sciences. Proven success in developing youth, collegiate, and Olympic-level athletes through progressive programming and a multidisciplinary approach. Recognized as a state and national leader in team building, athlete development, and high-performance training, with longstanding expertise in Track & Field, Football, and sports medicine collaboration.

EXPERIENCE
Head Track & Field Coach / Head Strength & Conditioning Coach
Assumption High School – Davenport, IA
2001 – 2025

  • Directed boys’ and girls’ programs for 25 years, building one of Iowa’s most decorated high school track & field dynasties.
  • Designed and implemented long-term athletic development programs from novice to elite levels.
  • Integrated strength training, recovery, and rehab principles into daily training plans.
  • Built trusted relationships with athletic trainers, physicians, and collegiate recruiters.
  • Mentored 26 assistant coaches, many with collegiate athletic backgrounds.

PROGRAM ACCOLADES – DAVENPORT ASSUMPTION HIGH SCHOOL
🏅 Conference Success

  • 42 Mississippi Athletic Conference Individual Champions
  • 28 Mississippi Athletic Conference Relay Champions

🎖 District & Regional Success

  • 65 District/Regional Individual Champions
  • 62 District/Regional Relay Champions

🏆 State-Level Success

  • 938.5 team points scored at the Iowa State Track & Field Championships
  • 24 Individual State Champions
  • 18 State Championship Relay Teams
  • 80 First Team All-State selections
  • 48 Elite All-State selections
  • 41 Academic All-State honorees
  • Girls’ Program
    • 5 Consecutive State Titles (2013–2017) – First in Iowa history
    • State scoring records:
      • 107 points in 2014 (Class 3A record)
      • 126 points in 2016 (All-Class record, still stands)
  • Boys’ Program
    • Team finishes: 3rd, two 4th-place, 7th, and 8th at State Championships

🔵 Drake Relays Success

  • Over 200 Drake Relays Qualifiers (boys & girls)
  • 7 Individual Drake Relays Champions
  • 11 Championship Relay Titles
  • 8 Individual Place Winners
  • 25 Place-Winning Relays
  • 2 Drake Relays Record Holders
    • Carly King – 400m Dash
    • Kelly Grobstich – 100m Dash
  • 5 Gerry Cooley Award Winners
    • Joy Ripslinger, Emma Bassier, Markel Mommsen, Maddie Irmen, Rose Ripslinger
  • Hy-Vee Cup Team Champions – 2016 & 2017

🌎 National Success

  • 2 Individual All-Americans
  • 6 All-American Relays
  • 1 National Championship Relay Team
    • 2017 New Balance Indoor Nationals – 1600m Medley Relay
    • Team: Jasmine Harris, MaryGrace Carroll, Carly King, Joy Ripslinger
  • 9 New Balance All-Americans across multiple relays & events
  • 2 IGHSAU Hall of Famers – Rose Ripslinger & Joy Ripslinger
  • 1 Gatorade Player of the Year – Joy Ripslinger
  • 1 Des Moines Register Track Athlete of the Year – Joy Ripslinger
  • 1 Des Moines Register Overall Athlete of the Year – Carly King

👟 Athlete Pipeline

  • 59 athletes advanced to collegiate track & field:
    • 23 NCAA Division I
    • 5 NCAA Division II
    • 16 NCAA Division III
    • 12 NAIA
  • Over 125 school records broken during O’Neill’s tenure

HONORS & RECOGNITION

  • NHSACA National Coach of the Year Finalist – USA (2020)
  • NHSACA National Coach of the Year Nominee – Iowa (2017, 2019)
  • USTFCCCA Iowa Girls Coach of the Year (2014, 2017)
  • IGHSAU Golden Plaque of Distinction Award (2017)
  • Iowa Class 3A Coach of the Year (2011–2017, 2019)
  • Iowa Class 2A Coach of the Year (2008)
  • Mississippi Athletic Conference Coach of the Year (2012, 2013)
  • President – Iowa Association of Track Coaches (2018–2019)