14 Bringing health care news to your home COLUMBUS SPORTS PERFORMANCE CENTER New director brings passion and vision to the program Chris Holt, MS, CSCS, has always been guided by a curious mind and a passion for sports and fitness. “I love learning,” he said. “I like to know why things happen — especially from a scientific standpoint.” Holt’s love of sports and knowledge of exercise science, combined with his desire to help others achieve their goals, eventually led him to a career as a strength and conditioning coach. He became Columbus Sports Performance Center’s director in July 2025. The center, located in the Columbus Fieldhouse, offers group and one-on-one training to prepare youth athletes off-season or in their sports season. It also now offers fullbody fitness and strength building programs designed for adults. Expertise and innovation Holt has more than 15 years of coaching experience in various health and performance settings, a bachelor’s degree in exercise science, a Master of Science in exercise physiology and human performance, and several professional certifications. Before being named director of Columbus Sports Performance Center, Holt served as one of its strength and conditioning coaches. Prior to that, he was the fitness and wellness coordinator for the city parks and recreation department in Arlington, Texas. ‘Movement is medicine’ Holt is committed to improving community health, whether it involves getting kids to move or helping adults rediscover the joys of active living. “Movement is medicine,” he said. He is working to grow the sports performance program so it can make a greater community impact, and he plans to work with other hospital departments to expand the center’s services. He also wants to explore community outreach, special events and a scholarship fund for underserved youth. Holt’s goals include: ● Expanding services to older adults. ● Launching a return-to-play program for post-rehab athletes. ● Offering pickleball fitness classes. ● Supporting educators and hospital employees. He said he is excited to support an ambitious team of coaches at the center. Together, they’re bringing fresh perspectives to help the program. Discover more For information about Columbus Sports Performance Center, call 402-562-4607 or visit columbushosp.org/services/ columbus-sports-performance-center. scan Chris Holt, the new director at Columbus Sports Performance Center, has more than 15 years of coaching experience.
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