LICENSURES AND CERTIFICATIONS
LICENSED PHYSICAL THERAPIST, Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services, August 3, 1998, Number 1765
BOARD CERTIFIED SPECIALIST SPORTS PHYSICAL THERAPY (SCS), American Physical Therapy Association, June 2008-present
CERTIFIED STRENGTH AND CONDITIONING SPECIALIST (with Distinction) (CSCS*D), National Strength and Conditioning Association (NSCA), June 1993-present
EDUCATION
MS December 1998
Exercise Science, University of Nebraska, Omaha, Nebraska
Thesis: The Effects of a Plyometric Training Program on the Stretch Reflex Latencies of Quadriceps Femoris and Gastrocnemius
MPT May 1998
Physical Therapy, University of Nebraska Medical Center, Omaha, Nebraska
BA December 1993
Exercise Science, Creighton University, Omaha, Nebraska
EMPLOYMENT
April 2014-present
CEO AND FOUNDER, Quest Personal Training and Coaching
February 2014- present
DIRECTOR OF SPORTS PERFORMANCE, Specialized Physical Therapy, Omaha, Nebraska
October 2012-February 2014
MEDICAL DIRECTOR, Elite Girls Academy Soccer Club, Omaha, Nebraska
February 2003-October 2012
PHYSICAL THERAPIST & OWNER, Omaha Sports Physical Therapy, PC, Omaha, Nebraska
January 2010-May 2011
BIOMECHANICS INSTRUCTOR & INTERNSHIP SUPERVISOR, Exercise Science Department, Creighton University, Omaha, Nebraska
March 2005-July 2009
ASSISTANT PROFESSOR, Doctor of Science (DSc) Athletic Training Program, Rocky Mountain University of Health Professions, Provo, Utah
January 2003-present
GUEST LECTURER, Exercise Science & Physical Therapy Departments, Creighton University, Omaha, Nebraska
March 2010
GUEST LECTURER, Physical Therapy Education, University of Nebraska Medical Center, Omaha, Nebraska
August 1998-December 2002
PHYSICAL THERAPIST, Alegent Health, Omaha, Nebraska
August 1991-August 1995
STRENGTH AND CONDITIONING COACH, Athletic Department, Creighton University, Omaha, Nebraska
CONTINUING EDUCATION
- 2014 “Combined Section Meeting,” APTA, Indianapolis, Indiana
- 2010 “Combined Section Meeting,” APTA, San Diego, California
- 2009 “Combined Section Meeting,” APTA, Las Vegas, Nevada
- 2008 “Combined Section Meeting,” APTA, Nashville, Tennessee
- 2007 “Team Concept Conference,” Sports Physical Therapy Section, Las Vegas, Nevada
- 2007 “Emergency Response,” Sports Physical Therapy Section, Spartanburg, South Carolina
- 2005 “Extremity Evaluation and Manipulation,” University of St. Augustine, Las Vegas, Nevada
- 2004 “The McConnell Patellofemoral Treatment Plan,” McConnell Institute, Chicago, Illinois
- 2004 “Biomechanics of Cycling,” Phoenix, Arizona
- 2003 “Emergency Response,” Sports Physical Therapy Section, Tampa, Florida
- 2002 “Hawkeye Sports Medicine Symposium,” Iowa City, Iowa
- 2001 “Injuries in Baseball,” American Sports Medicine Institute, Phoenix, Arizona
- 2000 Nebraska-APTA Fall Meeting, “Closed Kinetic Chain Exercise,” Gary Gray, PT, Omaha, Nebraska
- 2000 “Evaluation and Treatment of the Lumbar and Sacral Spine: A Manual Approach,” Dan Peetz, PT, OCS, MTC, Omaha, Nebraska
- 1999 “Mulligan Concept Mobilizations with Movement, NAGS, SNAGS and More,” Brian Mulligan, FNZSP(Hon), DipMT, Kansas City, Missouri
- 1999 “Neural Provocation Techniques,” Nancy Quick, PT, MA, Omaha, Nebraska
- 1998 UNMC Continuing Education Seminar, “Evidenced-Based Practice: Updates on the Knee and Low Back,” faculty and students of the Division of Physical Therapy Education, UNMC, Omaha, Nebraska
- 1998 “Mobilization of the Nervous System,” David Butler, PT, Omaha, Nebraska
- 1996 Nebraska-APTA Fall Meeting, “Evaluation and Treatment of Lesions in the Lower Kinetic Chain,” Walter Jenkins, PT, MS, ATC, Grand Island, Nebraska
- 1996 Nebraska-APTA Spring Meeting, “The Study of Neuromuscular Function with Manual Therapy: For the Orthopedic and Neurologic Patient,” Carol Gordon, PT, Lincoln, Nebraska
- National Strength and Conditioning Association (NSCA)
- National Conference: 1993, 1994, 1996, 1998, 1999, 2000, 2002, 2004-2009
- Nebraska State Meeting: 1996, 2000, 2004
PROFESSIONAL ORGANIZATIONS
NSCA, member, 1992-present
- 2007, Founding Member & Vice Chair, Sports Medicine Special Interest Group (SIG)
- 2005, NSCA Sports Medicine Professional of the Year
- 1999, Challenge Scholarship Recipient
American Physical Therapy Association (APTA), member, 1995-present
- Sports Section, APTA, member, 2002-present
- Member Running SIG
- Private Practice Section, APTA, member, 2002-present
- Nebraska Chapter-APTA, member, 1995-present
American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM), member, 1997-present
PROFESSIONAL ACTIVITIES
January 2009-2013
SPECIALIZATION ACADEMY OF CONTENT EXPERTS, APTA, Alexandria, Virginia
March 1995-2011
CSCS EXAMINATION DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE MEMBER, NSCA-Certification Commission, Lincoln, Nebraska
March 1998-2011
NSCA-CPT EXAMINATION DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE MEMBER, NSCA-Certification Commission, Lincoln, Nebraska
April 1999
CHALLENGE SCHOLARSHIP COMMITTEE MEMBER, NSCA, Colorado Springs, Colorado
October, 1998
EXERCISE TECHNIQUE MANUAL REVIEWER, NSCA-Certification Commission, Lincoln, Nebraska
PRESENTATIONS
March 2012
“ACL Injury Rehabilitation and Prevention,” Physiotherapy Associates, Des Moines, Iowa
September 2010 & September 2011
“Barefoot Running,” Creighton University Department of Physical Therapy, Omaha, Nebraska
June 2010
“Treatment and Rehabilitation of Soccer Injuries,” Beijing Sport University, Beijing, China
August 2007-2010
“Resistance Training and the Endurance Athlete,” Omaha Running Club, Omaha, Nebraska
March 2004
“Power Training in Rehabilitation,” NSCA-Nebraska Spring Meeting, Omaha, Nebraska
July 2002
“Biomechanics,” NSCA Certification Commission Strength and Conditioning Symposium, Las Vegas, Nevada
July 2002
“Biomechanics,” NSCA Certification Commission Personal Training Symposium, Las Vegas, Nevada
March 2002
“Beyond Boxes and Balls: Physiology and Application of Plyometrics in Rehabilitation,” NATA District 5 Meeting, Omaha, Nebraska
September 2000
“Mobilizations with Movement,” Alegent Health Physical Rehabilitation, Omaha, Nebraska
June 2000
“Plyometrics and Rehabilitation,” NSCA-Nebraska Spring Meeting, Omaha, Nebraska
June 2000
“Biomechanics,” NSCA Certification Commission Strength and Conditioning Symposium, Orlando, Florida
June 2000
“Biomechanics,” NSCA Certification Commission Personal Training Symposium, Orlando, Florida
June 1999
“Biomechanics,” NSCA Certification Commission Personal Training Symposium, Kansas City, Missouri
May 1999
“Strength Training and Conditioning for Physical and Occupational Therapists,” Alegent Health Physical Rehabilitation, Omaha, Nebraska
May 1996
“The Mechanics and Physiology of Plyometric Exercise,” NSCA-Nebraska State Clinic, Omaha, Nebraska
October 1993
“Resistance Training and the Pre-Pubescent Athlete,” Nebraska Association for Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance (NAHPERD), Kearney, Nebraska
PUBLICATIONS
Potach, D.H., Katsavelis, D., Karst, G.M., Latin, R.M., & Stergiou, N. (2009). The effects of a plyometric training program on the latency time of the quadriceps femoris and gastrocnemius short-latency responses. Journal of Sports Med Phys Fitness, Mar, 49(1): 35-43.
Potach, D.H., & Chu, D.A. (2015, 2008, & 2000). Plyometric training. In T.R. Baechle & Earle, R.W. (Eds.), Essentials of strength training and conditioning (2nd, 3rd, & 4th Eds.). Champaign, IL: Human Kinetics.
Potach, D.H. & Grindstaff, T.L. (2015 & 2008). Rehabilitation and reconditioning. In T.R. Baechle & Earle, R.W. (Eds.), Essentials of strength training and conditioning (3rd & 4th Eds.). Champaign, IL: Human Kinetics.
Grindstaff, T.L., & Potach, D.H. (2006). Prevention of common wrestling injuries. Strength and Conditioning Journal, 28, 20–28.
Potach, D.H. (2004). Plyometric and speed training. In R.W. Earle & Baechle, T.R. (Eds.), Essentials of personal training. Champaign, IL: Human Kinetics.
Potach, D.H., & Ellenbecker, T. (2004). Orthopedic concerns. In R.W. Earle & Baechle, T.R. (Eds.), Essentials of personal training. Champaign, IL: Human Kinetics.
Potach, D.H. (2002). The use of plyometric exercise during the rehabilitation process. Online Article and Continuing Education Quiz, www.nsca-cc.org.
Potach, D.H. (2002). Modes of resistance training. Online Article and Continuing Education Quiz, www.nsca-cc.org.
Potach, D.H. (2000). The biomechanics of plyometric exercise. Online Article and Continuing Education Quiz, www.nsca-cc.org.
Potach, D.H. & Borden, R. (2000). Rehabilitation and reconditioning. In T.R. Baechle & Earle, R.W. (Eds.), Essentials of strength training and conditioning (2nd Ed.). Champaign, IL: Human Kinetics