Education:
M.S. - Austin Peay State University, 1995
B.S. - University of Wisconsin-Whitewater, 1994
Certifications:
- National Strength and Conditioning Association - C.S.C.S.
- Collegiate Strength and Conditioning Coaches Association - S.C.C.C.
- USA Weightlifting - Level 1 Club Coach
Professional Information and Awards:
- Named 1995 Strength and Conditioning Professional of the Year, Ohio Valley Conference
- Named 1998 Strength and Conditioning Professional of the Year, Patriot League
- Nominated for National Strength and Conditioning Professional of the Year, 1995 & 1998
Coaching Experience:
2008-Present: Washington State University, Director of Strength and Conditioning
- Oversee Cougar Mania Strength and Conditioning Complex, Head Strength and Conditioning Coach for Women's and Men's Basketball as well as Women's and Men's Golf
2001-2008: Washington State University, Associate Director of Physical Development
- Head Strength and Conditioning Coach for Women's and Men's Basketball, 1st Assistant for Football
- Worked with numerous All-Americans and NFL athletes, including 1st round pick Marcus Trufant, and Outland Trophy winner Rien Long
1998-2000: Washington State University, Assistant Strength Coach
- Worked with all varsity sports
1996-1998: Colgate University, Director of Strength and Conditioning
- Worked with 22 varsity sports
- 2nd Strength and Conditioning Coach in school history
- Trained Adonal Foyle, the 8th overall pick of the NBA Draft in 1997
1995-1996: University of Illinois, Graduate Assistant Strength Coach
- Worked with Men's and Women's Gymnastics, swimming
- Assisted with Football and Men's Basketball
- Trained Kevin Hardy and Simeon Rice, the 2nd and 3rd picks in the 1996 NFL Draft
1994-1995: Austin Peay State University, Head Strength Coach
- Worked with all varsity sports
Competitive Experience:
- University of Wisconsin - Whitewater Track and Field 1993
- University of Wisconsin - Whitewater Football 1991-1993
- 1993 University of Wisconsin - Whitewater Football Team Captain
- 1993 WIAC Second team All-Conference - Football
- 1992 WIAC First Team All-Conference - Football
- 1992 All American Honorable Mention - Football
Hometown: Fort Atkinson, WI Wife: Brigitta Children: Joseph Michael and Cameron James, Bennett, Alyssa and Timmon Friel
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