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Performance Staff
 Gerard Martin
Strength and Conditioning Coordinator
(860) 486-0804
gerard.martin@uconn.edu
The strength and conditioning program for the University of
Connecticut is under the supervision of UConn Strength and
Conditioning Coordinator Jerry Martin. Martin is a Certified
Strength and Conditioning Specialist with Distinction (CSCS*D) from
the National Strength and Conditioning Association (NSCA) as well as a
Certified Level I Coach from the Unites States Weightlifting (USAW).
He is entering his 18th year at the University of Connecticut and has
had previous experience at Yale University and at Syracuse University.
He has been a finalist for the National Strength Coach of the Year
Award (1994, 2001) by the National Strength and Conditioning
Association and received the prestigious award in 2004. He has also
been the Head Strength Coach for the USA Women’s Field Hockey Team
that took the bronze medal in the 1994 World Cup. Coach Martin earned
his masters degree in Exercise Training and Testing. He is also a
conference speaker at both the regional and national levels.
 Chris West
Associate Head Coach
(860) 486-2611
Chris.west@uconn.edu
Chris West is currently the associate head coach for strength and
conditioning at the University of Connecticut. Prior to his
appointment at University of Connecticut he served as an Athletic
Trainer at Saint Louis University and was later appointed as Strength
and Conditioning Coordinator. West also has experience serving
strength and conditioning and athletic training internships with the
Oakland Raiders and Los Angeles Kings and a graduate assistantship
with the Seattle Seahawks. He earned his Bachelors degree from
California State University at Long Beach in Kinesiology and Masters
Degree in Exercise and Movement Science from the University of
Oregon. Coach West holds certifications from the National Strength
and Conditioning Association as Certified Strength and Conditioning
Specialist, the National Athletic Training Association as a Certified
Athletic Trainer, and the National Academy of Sports Medicine as a
Performance Enhancement Specialist.
 Amanda Kimball
Assistant Coach
(860) 486-4146
Amanda.kimball@uconn.edu
Amanda is in her fourth year at the University of Connecticut. She
received her Bachelor’s degree from the University of Southern Maine
in health and fitness through the Department of Sports Medicine. She
graduated with her Master's in applied exercise science with a
concentration in strength and conditioning from Springfield College in
2004. She is a Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist (CSCS)
through the National Strength and Conditioning Association (NSCA) and
is also a Certified Level I coach from the United States Weightlifting
(USAW).
 Maureen Butler
Assistant Coach
(860) 486-5348
Maureen.butler@uconn.edu
Maureen is
in her third year as an assistant strength coach. She received
her Master’s degree in exercise physiology through the Kinesiology
Department at Connecticut in 2005. She also earned her Bachelor's
degree in fitness management from Connecticut in 2003. She is a
Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist (CSCS) through the
National Strength and Conditioning Association (NSCA) and is also a
Certified Level I coach from the United States Weightlifting (USAW).
She is a former field hockey student-athlete at UConn.
 Andrew Wilson
Assistant Coach
(860) 486-9461
Andrew.wilson@uconn.edu
Drew is in his second year as an assistant strength coach at
Connecticut. Drew’s primary responsibility is with the football
team. Drew received his bachelor’s degree from Kings College in 2000
in Criminal Justice Sociology. He graduated with his Master’s degree
from Springfield College in 2004 with a degree in Applied Exercise
Science with a concentration in Strength and Conditioning. Drew is a
certified strength and conditioning specialist (CSCS) through the
National Strength and Conditioning Association (NSCA) and is also a
certified level 1 coach from the United States Weightlifting (USAW).
 Brittny Boyd
Graduate Assistant
(860)486-9108
Brittny.boyd@uconn.edu
Brittny is in her second year as a graduate assistant at
Connecticut. She is currently pursuing her degree in Exercise
Physiology through the Kinesiology department. Brittny received her
bachelors degree in Exercise Science from The College of New Jersey
in 2006. She is a certified strength and conditioning specialist (CSCS)
through the National Strength and Conditioning Association (NSCA).
 James Duba
Graduate Assistant
(860)486-5667
James.duba@uconn.edu
James is in his second year as a graduate assistant at Connecticut.
He is currently pursuing his degree in Exercise Physiology through
the Kinesiology department. James received his bachelors degree from
the University of Wisconsin-La Crosse in 2006 with a degree in
Exercise Sport Science with a Fitness emphasis concentrating in
Strength and Conditioning. He is a certified strength and
conditioning specialist (CSCS) through the National Strength and
Conditioning Association (NSCA) and is also a certified level 1
coach from the United States Weightlifting (USAW).
2006-07 University of Connecticut
Strength And Conditioning Staff
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