Rob Oviatt

Position: Asst Ath. Dir. for Physical Development

Assistant Athletic Director for Physical Development: Rob Oviatt B.S., M.E., MSCC

Education
University of Alabama, B.S., 1976-1980
University of Mississippi, M.E., 1981-1983

Coaching Experience
Washington State University, Director of Physical Development, 2000-present
Louisiana State University, Head Strength and Conditioning Coach, 1999-2000
University of Kentucky, Head Strength and Conditioning Coach, 1995-1998
Soviet Sports Institute, June 1988
Oregon State University, Head Strength and Conditioning Coach, 1985-1995
University of Houston, Graduate Assistant Strength Coach, 1985
Texas A&M, Graduate Assistant Strength Coach, 1983-1984
University of Mississippi, Weightlifting Instructor and Volunteer Assistant Strength Coach, 1981-1983

Wife: Kathleen Oviatt
Children: April, Allison, Lindsay, William

Background: In 1997 and again in 1998 Coach Oviatt was voted S.E.C. Strength Coach of the Year by the coaches of the S.E.C. In March of 2000 he joined the Washington State Athletic staff as the new Director of Physical Development. Rob holds an ISSA Master of Fitness Science certification as well as a Level I USWF Certification. In May of 2001 at the 1st annual CSCCa National Convention in Salt Lake City, UT, Rob received the highest level of certification for collegiate strength and conditioning professionals being honored as a Masters Strength and Conditioning Coach (MSCC). As a member of the Board of Directors of the recently formed Collegiate Strength and Conditioning Coaches Association, Rob was awarded the office of President within the organization in May of 2004.

Contact Information: oviattr@wsu.edu