Max Tilden

Max Tilden is a performance coach specializing in developing athletes' strength, speed, and movement skills required to perform at a higher level in their sport. He spent nearly a decade working in Division I collegiate athletics, training athletes across football, basketball, baseball, volleyball, soccer, tennis, golf, and track and field. Max is a Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist (CSCS) through the National Strength and Conditioning Association. He holds a Master's degree in Sport Administration from Arkansas State University and a Bachelor's degree in Exercise Physiology from the University of Kansas. In addition to his coaching experience, Max is also a published author in the Journal of Strength and Conditioning Research. Before transitioning into private performance training, Max worked in several Division I athletic departments. Most recently, he served on the strength and conditioning staff at the University of Tulsa (2021–2023), where he helped develop multiple NFL prospects, including two first-round draft picks, and led the strength and conditioning efforts for the men's soccer program during its back-to-back Sweet Sixteen appearances in 2021 and 2022. Prior to Tulsa, he worked at Arkansas State University (2017–2020), where he oversaw return-to-play performance programs for injured athletes, analyzed GPS tracking data to monitor training loads, and directed resistance training for the football program while also leading the strength and conditioning training for the volleyball and baseball teams. Earlier in his career, he worked with multiple sports at the University of South Dakota and served as Head Personal Trainer at the University of Kansas Recreation Center. Throughout his career, Max has gained extensive experience helping athletes return from injury and post-surgical rehabilitation. He has worked with athletes recovering from ACL and other knee injuries, Achilles and lower leg injuries, shoulder labrum repairs, and other sport-related conditions. His approach focuses on rebuilding strength and movement, identifying patterns that may have contributed to injury, and safely progressing athletes back to full performance. At M3, Max leads the Speed School classes and works with athletes one-on-one to address their individual performance goals. His training focuses on developing speed, strength, agility, explosive power, and efficient movement mechanics that translate directly to improved sport performance, helping athletes build the confidence and physical tools they need to compete at their highest level.