David Lang
Director of Strength and Conditioning
Education:
M.S. - Austin Peay State University, 1995
B.S. - University of Wisconsin-Whitewater, 1994
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
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
Hometown: Fort Atkinson, WI
Wife: Julie
Children: Joseph Michael and Cameron James
Cori Metzgar-Deacon
Strength and Conditioning Specialist
Education:
M.A. Physical Education - Western Michigan University, 2000
B.A. Exercise Science - Fort Lewis College, 1998
Playing Career:
- Fort Lewis College: Women's Soccer Team, 1994-1996
- Fort Lewis College: Downhill Ski Racing Team, 1994-1997
Coaching Experience:
2008-Present: Washington State University, Strength and Conditioning Specialist
- Head Strength and Conditioning Coach for Baseball, Women's Volleyball, Women's Soccer and Women's Swimming. Assist Football Head Strength and Conditioning Coach
2006-2008: Washington State University, Assistant Strength and Conditioning Coach
- Head Strength and Conditioning Coach for Women's Soccer, Women's Swimming, Men's and Women's Cross-Country, Women's Rowing, Women's Tennis
- Assisted Director of Strength and Conditioning with Football.
2002-2006: Colorado State University, Head Assistant Strength and Conditioning Coach
- Head assistant to the Director of Strength and Conditioning for Football
- Head Strength and Conditioning Coach for Women's Volleyball, Women's Swimming & Diving, Men's and Women's Track and Cross-Country, Softball, and Women's Tennis
2001-2002: Colorado State University, Assistant Strength and Conditioning Coach
- Head Strength and Conditioning Coach for Women's Swimming and Diving, Softball, Men's and Women's Track and Cross-Country, and Women's Tennis
2000-2001: The Ohio State University, Professional Intern Strength and Conditioning Coach
- Assisted Director of Strength and Conditioning for Olympic Sports with Women's Volleyball, Wrestling, Men's Ice Hockey, Women's and Men's Gymnastics, Baseball, Women's Swimming and Diving
1999-2000: Western Michigan University, Graduate Assistant Strength and Conditioning Coach
- Head Strength and Conditioning Coach for Women's Volleyball, Women's Soccer, Women's Cross-Country and Synchronized Skating
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:
- Co-founded and helped develop the student chapter of the National Strength and Conditioning Association at Fort Lewis College
Hometown: Juneau, AK
Husband: Brady
Darin Lovat
Football Head Strength and Conditioning Coach
Education:
M.S. Exercise Science - Austin Peay State University
B.S. Fitness Management - UNLV
Playing career:
- UNLV: Four-Year Letter Winner, played in 47 consecutive games (1993-1996); Special teams player of the game (2x); Member of Las Vegas Bowl Championship team, 1994; Big West Conference All Academic Team (2x).
Coaching Experience:
August 2008-Present: Washington State University, Football Head Strength and Conditioning Coach
2007-2008: Boston College, Assistant Strength and Conditioning Coach for Football
- Served as top assistant for the BC Football program
- Ccoordinated all injury rehabilitation programs
- Coordinated the development program for all first-year athletes
2002-2007: Eastern Washington University, Head Strength and Conditioning Coach
- Served as Head Strength Coach for all 14 varsity sports
- Aassisted in the development of five Big Sky Conference Championship teams, one NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament appearance and back to back Division I FCS playoff appearances
1999-2002: UCLA, Assistant Strength and Conditioning Coach
- Served as top assistant for the Football program
- Oversaw all aspects of the training programs for 10 national competitive Division I teams, two of which won NCAA titles
1998-1999: Austin Peay State University, Graduate Assistant Strength and Conditioning Coach
- Oversaw all aspects of the training programs for all 14 varsity sports
1997-1998: UNLV, Student Assistant Strength and Conditioning Coach
- Assisted with a variety of sports
- Served under Mark Phillippi, former U.S. Strongest Man winner in 1996
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:
- Coach Lovat's uncle, Tom Lovat, served as a coach in the NFL for 25 years and most recently was with the Seattle Seahawks
- Coach Lovat's cousin, Mark Lovat, is currently an Assistant Strength and Conditioning Coach with the Green Bay Packers
Hometown: Albuquerque, NM
Wife: Ann
Marco Candido
Strength and Conditioning Specialist
Education:
M.E. Exercise Physiology - University of Alabama at Birmingham
B.A. Kinesiology - Occidental College
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
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
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
Hometown: Gustine, CA
Michael McDonald
Strength and Conditioning Intern
Education:
B.A. Sociology - Purdue University
A.A. - Tyler Junior College
Playing Experience:
- Defensive End for Tyler Junior College Football Team, 2003-2005; earned 1st Team Southwest Junior College All-Conference honors in 2004; 1st Team Southwest Junior College All-Conference; 2nd Team NJCAA All-American honors in 2005.
- 2-Year Letterwinner for Purdue University Football Team, 2006-2008
Coaching Experience:
August 2008-Present: Washington State University, Intern
- Assist all Strength Coaches with the implementation of programs for all varsity sports
2008: Purdue University, Intern Strength and Conditioning Coach
Hometown: Gatesville, TX
