About Us

Meet Jason Brown,

MS, CSCS

Box Programming & BP Training Systems was founded by Jason Brown, a former combat veteran and a box owner.

Jason has a Masters of Science degree in Exercise Science, is a Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist (CSCS) through the NSCA, and is a Certified Special Strengths Coach with Westside Barbell. He regularly writes for T-Nation.com, EliteFTS.com, and serves as a presenter with the National Strength & Conditioning Association. Jason’s fitness journey began in high school. His father strongly encouraged him in athletics and to be his best, and his mother was a powerlifter, so he was inside in weight rooms at a very young age. He excelled at football in high school and was fortunate to have the opportunity to train at a highly regarded strength and conditioning facility.

Jason graduated in 2002 and entered college, where he continued to play football. He started working part-time in personal training, and was introduced to and learned the Conjugate System popularized by Louie Simmons. He began training athletes both one-on-one and in group settings.

Box Programming & BP Training Systems was founded by Jason Brown, a former combat veteran and box owner.

Jason has a Masters of Science degree in Exercise Science, is a Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist (CSCS) through the NSCA, and is a Certified Special Strengths Coach with Westside Barbell.

He regularly writes for T-Nation.com, EliteFTS.com, and serves as a presenter with the National Strength & Conditioning Association. Jason’s fitness journey began in high school.

His father strongly encouraged him in athletics and to be his best, and his mother was a powerlifter, so he was inside in weight rooms at a very young age.

He excelled at football in high school and was fortunate to have the opportunity to train at a highly regarded strength and conditioning facility.

Jason graduated in 2002 and entered college, where he continued to play football. He started working part-time in personal training, and was introduced to and learned the Conjugate System popularized by Louie Simmons. He began training athletes both one-on-one and in group settings.

CREDENTIALS:

  • Masters of Science Exercise Science, Bridgewater State University 19′
  • Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist (CSCS), NSCA
  • Certified Special Strengths Coach, Westside Barbell
  • BioForce Certified Conditioning Coach (Joel Jamieson)
  • CrossFit Certifications – Powerlifting, Mobility, Gymnastics, Coaches Prep, CrossFit L2, Endurance, Olympic Lifting.
  • Columnist, EliteFTS.com
  • Contributor, T-Nation.com
  • Contributor, DrJohnRusin.com
  • Contributor, Thibarmy (Christian Thibadeau)
  • Combat Veteran Operation Enduring Freedom 2010-2011
  • Former Owner & Founder of CrossFit 781
  • Certified Pain Free Performance Specialist (PPSC)
  • Presenter, National Strength & Conditioning Association (NSCA)
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Meet Dr. Chris Swart

CSCS

Dr. Christopher Swart is currently in an administrative and assistant professor role at Endicott College as the Clinical Coordinator of Exercise Science.

Christopher received his undergraduate and graduate degree from Bridgewater State University where he studied Exercise Science and Strength and Conditioning.

After graduating from Bridgewater State University he went on to work with three division one athletic programs and worked with athletes ranging from the youth to professional levels.

In addition to his expertise in sports performance, he has also worked with a wide range of general and clinical populations in a variety of different health and fitness settings.

Following his career in sports performance, he received his PhD from Springfield College specializing in Exercise Physiology where he was responsible for teaching Exercise Physiology Laboratory courses. Prior to his current role at Endicott College, he has held faculty positions at West Virginia Wesleyan College as well as Bridgewater State University and helped direct the Human Performance Laboratories at both institutions. Lastly, Dr. Swart is a certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist by the National Strength and Conditioning Association and truly enjoys helping students bridge the gap between the science and applied concepts of health and fitness.​

3 Things You Do Not Know About Dr. Swart:

  • He was once a competitive hip hop dancer. His first ever solo performance was to Will Smith’s “Gettin’ Jiggy Wit It!”
  • As a toddler he use to constantly run around with big bird sneakers on in his birthday suit (multiple pictures were taken); this was done so frequently that when he graduated high school his family put one of the pictures on his graduation cake for everyone’s general amusement!
  • Just before high school, when bowl cuts were popular, he dyed his hair bleach blonde. It was so blonde that people use to call him a Q-tip; he has had a shaved head ever since!

3 Things You Do Not Know About Dr. Swart

Dr. Chris

Swart​

Meet Brandon Smitley

MS, CSCS

Brandon Smitley is a world renowned strength coach and athlete from Terre Haute, IN where he owns Terre Haute Intensity Resistance and Sports Training (THIRST) with his wife, Adrian, where they worked with athletes and clients of all ages and levels. Brandon earned his Bachelor’s degree from Purdue University in Health and Fitness, and his Master’s degree from Indiana State University in Physical Education and Coaching. He has been awarded Personal Trainer of the Year Awards from Purdue University and Indiana State University, awarded the Tribune Star Reader's Choice Best Personal Trainer for the Wabash Valley and is a sponsored athlete with Elitefts and NutraBio.

As a competitive powerlifter, Brandon currently holds the all-time world record squat in the 132 pound weight class, with a 567 pound squat. He also holds a 330 pound bench press, and 510 pound deadlift in that weight class, totalling 1377 pounds, ranking 4th all-time. Brandon has been involved in coaching at the collegiate, private, and commercial sector for over 12 years while also working with clientele worldwide accumulating over 12,000 in-person coaching hours. He’s been published at Elitefts, Muscle and Performance, and Muscle and Fitness magazine.

He holds his Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist (CSCS), Level One Sports Performance (USAW), Certified Personal Trainer (CPT) certifications, and is educated in PRI for Fitness and Performance.

3 Fun Facts About Brandon

  • I have two Bernese Mountain Dogs, Denali and Rio, who are liked more at my gym than me.
  • I put crushed red pepper on nearly every food I eat.
  • I was featured (roasted) in a Bro Science YouTube video.

Brandon

Smitley

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