Liz Trace
Liz Trace is a dedicated Sports Performance Coach with experience spanning collegiate athletics and private-sector training environments. Currently serving as a Strength Coach at D1 TRAINING and a Sports Performance Coach with St. Luke’s University Health Network, she is committed to providing athletes of all levels with equal opportunities to develop speed, strength, power, and overall athleticism. Based in Lansdale, Pennsylvania, Liz brings a science-driven and athlete-centered approach to performance training.
Liz’s coaching philosophy emphasizes the strategic use of Olympic weightlifting as a primary training tool, valuing its high transferability to sport-specific speed and power demands. Her work is grounded in both practice and research, including applied studies on hamstring training and power production in high school athletes. She is deeply invested in understanding not only what training methods work, but why they work—continuously refining her methods to meet the individual needs of each athlete.
She holds a Master of Science in Integrative Exercise Science from Cedar Crest College and a Bachelor of Science in Kinesiology and Exercise Science from Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania. Liz has completed multiple internships and over 350 hours of hands-on collegiate strength and conditioning experience, working under respected mentors such as Leo Totten and Coach K. Known for her reliability, teamwork, and passion for lifelong learning, Liz remains eager to grow as a coach while helping athletes become faster, stronger, and more well-rounded competitors.
• Social and Behavioral Research - Basic/Refresher
• Cedar Crest College - MS
What do you attribute your success to?
I attribute my success to a willingness to embrace temporary discomfort in order to create long-term comfort and growth later on.
What’s the best career advice you’ve ever received?
The best career advice I’ve ever received is to prioritize networking and build meaningful professional relationships.
What advice would you give to young women entering your industry?
I would advise young women entering the industry to be visible—go out, show your face, and confidently put yourself forward so others know who you are and what you bring to the table.
What are the biggest challenges or opportunities in your field right now?
One of the biggest challenges in my field is navigating the wide range of personalities and egos. At the same time, the opportunities are endless for those who can adapt, collaborate effectively, and turn those dynamics into growth and success.
What values are most important to you in your work and personal life?
The values most important to me in both my work and personal life are accountability, hard work, honesty, and discipline.
Locations
D1 TRAINING
Perkasie, PA 18944