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HEATHER MASON
S.C.C.C. Strength and Conditioning Coach
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Heather Mason enters her 12th year in the strength and conditioning profession and her fifth year as the head strength and conditioning coach for the women's athletics department, responsible for the Lady Vol strength, speed and conditioning programs. A graduate of the University of Cincinnati, Mason also earned a master of education degree in sports administration from Xavier (Ohio) University in 1998, and graduated in 2003 from the Sports Management Institute Executive Program. She is certified by the National Collegiate Strength and Conditioning Coaches Association. The Wheelersburg, Ohio, native came to Tennessee after a five-year stint at the University of Notre Dame and two years at her alma mater, Cincinnati. |
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COLLIN SCHLOSSER
S.C.C.C., C.S.C.S. Associate Head Strength and Conditioning Coach
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Collin Schlosser begins is fifth year with the Lady Vol strength and conditioning staff. His responsibilities include creating and implementing strength, speed and conditioning programs for the Lady Vols. A 2000 graduate of Miami (Ohio) University with a bachelor's degree in exercise science, Schlosser also earned a master's degree in developmental kinesiology from Bowling Green State University in 2002. A native of Napoleon, Ohio, he has been certified by the National Strength and Conditioning Association and by the National Collegiate Strength and Conditioning Coaches Association. |
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JESSICA KINDER
C.S.C.S.
Assistant Strength and Conditioning Coach |
Jessica Kinder joined the Lady Vol strength and conditioning staff as a graduate assistant in June 2005 and enters 2007 as assistant strength and conditioning coach. Kinder earned her bachelor's degree in both psychology and computer science from the University of Notre Dame, South Bend, Ind., graduating with magna cum laude honors. Kinder also competed on the Irish volleyball team throughout her undergraduate studies at Notre Dame, and served as team-captain her senior year. Jessica, who is National Strength and Conditioning Association certified, earned her master's degree in sports management from the University of Tennessee. |
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KRISTEN KINDER
C.S.C.S.
Assistant Strength and Conditioning Coach |
Kristen Kinder begins her third year with the Lady Vol strength and conditioning staff. After two years as a graduate assistant, Kristen will fill the position of assistant strength and conditioning coach for the Lady Vols. Graduating Summa Cum Laude from the University of Notre Dame, South Bend, Ind., Kinder received her bachelor's degrees in computer science and sociology. While completing undergraduate studies, Kinder was a setter for the Notre Dame Fighting Irish volleyball team. The two-time captain, Kinder earned many, university, Big East, and All-region honors. The Fresno, Calif. native received a master's degree in sports management from the University of Tennessee. Kristen is certified through the National Strength and Conditioning Association. |
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NATHAN STEINMETZ
Strength and Conditioning Graduate Assistant |
Nathan Steinmetz begins his first year as a graduate assistant for the Lady Vol strength and conditioning staff. While completing his degree in Exercise Science at the University of Tennessee, Steinmetz worked closely with the strength staff as a student assistant since January 2006. Steinmetz completed his degree in May 2008, and will begin his graduate studies in public health in the Fall. Originally from Florissant, Missouri, Nathan spent several years working in strength and conditioning developing and executing training regimes for several sports clubs and fitness associations. Nathan is certified and has worked as a personal trainer, strength and conditioning and skills coach for both soccer and softball. Nathan is currently pursuing his C.S.C.S from the National Strength and Conditioning Association.
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