Husker Power - Coaches

"The Birthplace of Strength and Conditioning for Collegiate Athletics."

As of August 1, 2015, the NCAA requires all Division 1 strength coaches to be certified.  The strength coaches training and experience is distinct and different than the medical staff or the sport coaching staff.

Husker Power Strength and Conditioning Coaches are not only certified with a nationally accredited certification (CSCS) or (SCCC), but most are also members of the National Strength and Conditioning Association Registry (RSCC) for coaches with two or more years of strength coaching experience.

  Brian Kmitta
  Director of Olympic Sports Performance (Volleyball, Bowling)
  bkmitta@huskers.com
  Jon Pfeifer
  Assistant Director of Olympic Strength & Conditioning (Wrestling, M/W Gym, Coach Education)
  jpfeifer@huskers.com
  Eric Johnson
  Assistant Director of Olympic Strength & Conditioning (XC, M/W Golf, Rifle, M/W Tennis)
  ejohnson@huskers.com
  Kurt Joseph
  Director of Men's Basketball Strength & Conditioning
  kjoseph@huskers.com

  Alex Jardine
  Women's Basketball Strength Coach
ajardine@huskers.com

  Rusty Ruffcorn
  Assistant Strength Coach (Softball, Swim/Dive)
  rruffcorn@huskers.com
Hayden Jones
  Assistant Strength & Conditioning Coach (Soccer, Spirit Squad)
  hjones@huskers.com
  Chase Beideck
  Assistant Strength Coach (T&F)
  cbeideck@huskers.com
 

Garrett Plumlee
  Strength & Conditioning Coach (Baseball)

  Nadia Hopkins
  
Intern
  
nhopkins@huskers.com
  Brynn Suddeth
  
Intern
  bsuddeth2@unl.edu