Monday December 14, 2015
Alabama: The Tide have announced that strength and conditioning coach Scott Cochran will be staying in Tuscaloosa. Speculation had circulated that Cochran would join Kirby Smart's staff at Georgia.
Davidson: The Davidson College Strength and Conditioning department is accepting applications for the Spring Semester of 2016 Athletic Performance Interns. Intern responsibilities include: assisting with the supervision and training of Davidson’s 21 Division I intercollegiate athletic programs; assisting with daily administrative and maintenance duties; completion of various educational assignments during the internship are required. Intern qualifications must include: Strong work ethic; Desire to learn; Enthusiasm; Desire to become a qualified Strength and Conditioning Coach. Preferred qualifications include: Senior status or completion of a Bachelor’s degree in exercise science or related field; eligible to sit for the CSCS, SCCC, or USAW certification; CPR certification. Compensation: There is no monetary compensation provided. However, the position offers the opportunity of advancement in the field of strength and conditioning as well as the fulfillment of credit hours toward a program degree. Expected Start Date is January 11, 2016. To apply: Applicants should send a cover letter, resume, and 3 professional references to Zach Rowell, Assistant Strength and Conditioning Coach, via e-mail at zarowell@davidson.edu.
Akron: The University of Akron Football Strength and Conditioning Department is now accepting applications for a Graduate Assistant Position. This position is FOOTBALL ONLY. Compensation includes a $6,000 yearly stipend and paid tuition. Prerequisites include completion of a Bachelors’ Degree related to exercise science, NSCA or CSCCA certification, CPR certification, Division 1 football coaching experience, and preferably, collegiate athletic playing experience. Please email a resume, and three references to Matt Gildersleeve at mrg76@uakron.edu.
Garden City (JC - KS): Jason Zerbach, the lead assistant strength and conditioning intern at Wake Forest, will be the new head strength coach at Garden City CC, per source.