Matt Thome

Matt began his role as the Head Strength and Conditioning Coach at Michigan Tech in August 2012. In August 2015, his responsibilities shifted to a 50/50 split appointment between Athletics and the Kinesiology and Integrative Physiology Department. He is currently responsible for the preparation of the football and men’s basketball teams and teaches several courses throughout the year. Prior to joining Tech, Matt worked as an assistant strength and conditioning coach at the University of Richmond, as well as several private sports performance facilities.

Matt received his bachelor’s degree in Clinical Exercise Science from Grand Valley State in 2008 and his master’s degree in Exercise Physiology from Indiana University in 2011. He is a Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist (CSCS) from the National Strength and Conditioning Association (NSCA).