David Lang
Director of Strength and Conditioning
david.lang@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
Wife: Brigitta
Children: Joseph Michael and Cameron James, Bennett, Alyssa and Timmon Friel
Kenny Matanane
Strength and Conditioning Specialist
kmatanane@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
Brigid Hamill
Strength and Conditioning Specialist
brigid.hamill@wsu.edu
Education:
M.S. Exercise Physiology - University of Kentucky
B.S. Exercise Science and Health Promotion - University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh
Certifications:
- National Strength and Conditioning Association - C.S.C.S.
- Collegiate Strength and Conditioning Coaches Association - S.C.C.C
Professional Information and Awards:
- USA Weightlifting, 2011 Senior Nationals Qualifier, 2010 & 2011 American Open Qualifier, 58kg Division
- University of Kentucky Athletics - Bill Keightley Assist Award Recipient, 2010
Coaching Experience:
2012-Present: Washington State University, Strength and Conditioning Specialist
- Head Strength and Conditioning Coach for Volleyball, Women's Tennis, and Novice Women's Rowing
- Assist Track and Field Head Strength and Conditioning Coach
- Assist Women's Rowing Head Strength and Conditioning Coach
2010-2012: Radford University, Assistant Strength and Conditioning Coach
- Head Strength and Conditioning Coach for Men's and Women's Soccer, Men's and Women's Track and Field, Field Hockey, Women's Swimming and Diving, Men's and Women's Golf, and Women's Tennis.
- Assisted with Men's Basketball, Women's Basketball, Volleyball, Baseball, and Softball
2007-2010: University of Kentucky, Intern/Graduate Assistant Strength and Conditioning Coach
- Head Strength and Conditioning Coach for Men's and Women's Diving, Women's Cheer, Women's Tennis, Men's and Women's Cross Country, Men's and Women's Track and Field Jumpers
- Assisted with Women's Volleyball, Women's Basketball, Men's and Women's Swimming, Men's and Women's Track and Field Sprinters, Softball, Men's and Women's Soccer, and Men's Cheer
2005-2006: University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh, Student Assistant Strength and Conditioning Coach
- Assisted Head Strength Coach with Football and Men's and Women's Track and Field
Competitive Experience:
2003-2007 - University of Wisconsin Oshkosh -Varsity Indoor and Outdoor Track and Field, Pole Vault
- Team Captain 2007
- 2006 and 2007 United States Track and Field and Cross Country Coach's Association Women's All-Academic Track and Field Team
Marissa Tschida
Strength and Conditioning Coaching Assistant
marissa.tschida@email.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
Travis Hayes
Strength and Conditioning Coaching Assistant
travis.hayes@email.wsu.edu
Education:
B.S. - Washington State University, 2012
Certifications:
- National Strength and Conditioning Association - C.S.C.S.
- USA Weightlifting
Coaching Experience:
2012-Present: Washington State University, Strength and Conditioning Coaching Assistant
- Assist Rowing Head Strength and Conditioning Coach
- Assist Head Track and Field Strength and Conditioning Coach
- Assist Men's and Women's Basketball head Strength and Conditioning Coach
- Assist Men's and Women's Golf head Strength and Conditioning Coach
Hometown: Puyallup, WA
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)
Work Experience:
- 2011-Present: Washington State University Coordinator of Sports Nutrition
- 2009-2011: Director of Dietary and Head Clinical Dietitian at Estes Park Medical Center, Estes Park, CO
- 2008-2009: Consulting Sports RD for Oklahoma State University Athletics
- 2006-2009: Personal Trainer and Group Aerobics Instructor, Oklahoma State University Recreation Center
Hometown: Hennessey, OK
Husband: Justin
Children: Lane (son)
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