David Lang
Director of Strength and Conditioning
wsupower@wsu.edu
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
Children: Joseph Michael and Cameron James
Marco Candido
Strength and Conditioning Specialist
candido@wsu.edu
Education:
M.E. Exercise Physiology - University of Alabama at Birmingham
B.A. Kinesiology - Occidental College
Certifications:
- National Strength and Conditioning Association - C.S.C.S.
- Collegiate Strength and Conditioning Coaches Association - S.C.C.C.
- USA Weightlifting
Professional Information and Awards:
- 2007 N.S.C.A. Iowa State Clinic Speaker
- 1998 California State Bench Press Champion and Record Holder in his age and weight class
Coaching Experience:
2008-Present: Washington State University, Strength and Conditioning Specialist
- Head Strength and Conditioning Coach for Men's and Women's Track and Cross-Country, Women's Rowing and Women's Tennis
- Assist Football Head Strength and Conditioning Coach
2006-2008: Drake University, Head Football Strength and Conditioning Coach
- Head Strength Coach for Football as well as Men's and Women's Track and Cross Country, and Women's Volleyball
2005-2006: Washington State University, Intern/Interim Assistant Strength and Conditioning Coach
- Head Strength and Conditioning Coach for Baseball, Women's Volleyball, Men's and Women's Track and assisted with Football
2004-2005: University of Alabama at Birmingham, Graduate Assistant Strength and Conditioning Coach
- Head Strength and Conditioning Coach for Softball and Men's and Women's Tennis
- Assisted with Football and all other Varsity Sports
Summer 2004: Arizona State University, Sports Performance Summer Intern
- Primarily assisted with Football along with Men's and Women's Basketball.
Spring 2004: Birmingham Steeldogs, Arena Football 2, Assistant Strength and Conditioning Coach/Offensive Assistant Coach
- Implemented the Strength Training Program and assisted with the Quarterbacks
Fall 2003: University of La Verne, CA, Graduate Assistant Football Coach/Assistant Strength and Conditioning Coach
- Coached Defensive Backs and was also an Assistant Football Strength Coach.
Spring 2003: Occidental College, Student Assistant Strength and Conditioning Coach
- Assisted Head Strength Coach in creating exercise programs for student athletes and faculty
Playing Experience
- Team Captain of Occidental Football Team during his senior year
- Running back for Occidental, helped guide the team to a Conference Championship
- Received the Coaches Award and Conditioning Award during his junior year
- Football Class Representative
Hometown: Gustine, CA
Tyler Looney
Strength and Conditioning Specialist
tyler.looney@wsu.edu
Education:
M.Ed. - University of Missouri, 2010
B.S. - Kansas State University, 2008
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
Coaching Experience:
2011-Present: Washington State University, Strength and Conditioning Specialist
- Head Strength and Conditioning Coach for Women's Volleyball and Women's Tennis
- Assist Football Head Strength and Conditioning Coach
- Assist Head Track and Field Strength and Conditioning Coach
2010-2011: University of Missouri, Assistant Director of Athletic Performance
- Head Strength and Conditioning Coach for Baseball, Men's Swimming, and Women's Swimming
- Assisted with Football Strength and Conditioning
- Coordinated the development program for all first year football athletes
2008-2010: University of Missouri, Graduate Assistant for Athletic Performance
- Head Strength and Conditioning Coach for Men's and Women's Swimming and Diving, and Women's Gymnastics
- Assisted with Football Strength and Conditioning
2005-2008: Kansas State University, Student Assistant Strength Coach
- Head Strength and Conditioning Coach for Women's Tennis
- Assisted the Head Baseball Strength and Conditioning Coach
- Assisted with Football, Women's Rowing, and Volleyball
Hometown: Salina, KS
Kenny Matanane
Strength and Conditioning Specialist
kmatanane@ad.wsu.edu
Education:
M.S. Exercise Science - Central Washington University
B.S. Exercise Science & Business Administration - Central Washington University
Certifications:
- National Strength and Conditioning Association - C.S.C.S.
- USA Weightlifting
Coaching Experience:
2011-Present: Washington State University, Strength and Conditioning Specialist
- Head Strength and Conditioning Coach for Baseball, Women's Soccer, Swimming, and Women's Crew
- Assist Football Head Strength and Conditioning Coach
2010-2011: Pittsburgh Pirates - MiLB Affiliate West Virginia Power, Strength and Conditioning Coach
- Implemented the Strength and Conditioning Program.
2008-2010: Seattle Seahawks, Assistant Strength and Conditioning Coach
- Implemented the Strength and Conditioning Program.
2007-2008: Washington State University, Intern/Interim Assistant Strength and Conditioning Coach
- Strength and Conditioning Coach for Men's and Women's Track, Women's Crew and assisted with Football.
- Assisted with Football and all other Varsity Sports
2005-2007: Central Washington University, Strength and Conditioning Graduate Assistant
- Strength and Conditioning Coach for Football.
- Assisted with Football and all other Varsity Sports
Summer 2004: University of Washington, Sports Performance Summer Intern
- Primarily assisted with Football along with Men's Basketball, and Women's Volleyball.
Hometown: Bremerton, WA
Wife: Janette
Marissa Tschida
Strength and Conditioning Coaching Assistant
mtschida@wsu.edu
Education:
B.S. - Washington State University, 2011
Certifications:
- National Strength and Conditioning Association - C.S.C.S.
Coaching Experience:
2011-Present: Washington State University, Strength and Conditioning Coaching Assistant
- Strength and Conditioning Coach for Women and Men' s Cheerleading and Women's Dance
- Assist Rowing Head Strength and Conditioning Coach
- Assist Head Track and Field Strength and Conditioning Coach
Competitive Experience
2010-2011: Washington State University, Varsity Track and Field
- PAC-10 Female Athlete of the Week
- Two-Time PAC-10 Javelin Champion
- Three-Time All-American
- Pac-10 Conference Medal Winner
- Cougar Pride Academic Salute Winner
- Four-Time Academic All American
- School Record Holder
2008-2010: Washington State University, Varsity Track and Field
- Two-Time All American
- PAC-10 Javelin Champion
- Two-Time Member of USA Track and Field Team (Sao Paulo, Brazil, and Miramar , Florida)
Hometown: Missoula, MT
Lindsay Brown
Coordinator of Sports Nutrition
lindsay.brown@wsu.edu
Education:
B.S. and M.S. degrees in Nutritional Sciences from Oklahoma State University
Certifications:
Registered Dietitian (RD)
Certified Specialist in Sports Dietetics (CSSD)
Licensed Dietitian (LD)
Certified Personal Trainer - National Exercise Trainer Association (CPT-NETA)
Hometown: Hennessey, OK
Husband: Justin have one son, Lane
