Strength & Conditioning

 

              

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Strength & Conditioning Coordinator

Matthew Nein, MS, CSCS*D

In his sixth year as the Strength & Conditioning Coordinator of Salisbury University, Matt looks to continue the progress of the strength & conditioning program with the concepts of reducing the student athlete risk of injury while enhancing player performance.  Matt's responsibilities include the coordination of all 21 teams' training programs, speed and agility sessions, facility and equipment maintenance, and internship supervision. 

Matt came to Salisbury University following a one year stint as a strength coach in the minor league system of the Toronto Blue Jays.  He received his Masters Degree in Applied Health Physiology from Salisbury University in 2004 and his Bachelors Degree in Physical Education from Towson University in 2002.  While at Towson University, Matt pitched for the Tigers Baseball Team for five seasons and served as a captain in his final year with the squad.  Since 2004 Matt is certified as a Certified Strength & Conditioning Specialist (CSCS) with Distinction   and a Registered Strength & Conditioning Coach by the National Strength and Conditioning Association (NSCA). Matt  also holds the certification of SPARQ National Trainer.  While not training athletes, Matt manages all indoor recreational facilities and fitness programming and serves as an Adjunct Instructor in the Exercise Science and Applied Health Physiology Departments at Salisbury University. He  currently lives in Delmar, MD with his wife, Jennifer (Abbatiello) - '02, '05 and their daughter Elodie Nein.

 

Phone: 410-543-6345 

Email:  manein@salisbury.edu

 

Graduate Assistant Strength Coaches

 

 
Graduate Assistant Strength & Conditioning Coach

Lou Lombardo, CSCS

In his second year as a Graduate Assistant to the Strength and Conditioning Program, Lou is studying in the Applied Health Physiology Program with a concentration in Strength and Conditioning. Lou received his second undergraduate degree at Salisbury University with a BS in Exercise Science. Prior to coming to Salisbury, Lou was a four year letter winner at the University of Maryland at College Park where he played football and earned his first undergraduate degree with a BA in Criminal Justice and Criminology. Following Maryland, Lou had a short stint with the Indianapolis Colts before returning to his high school alma mater Calvert Hall College and taking over as head of Strength and Conditioning for football and Track.

As an undergraduate at Salisbury University, Lou served as a full time intern within the program. Lou is a Certified Strength & Conditioning Specialist (CSCS) through the National Strength & Conditioning Association (NSCA) and is current with all adult CPR/AED and first aid basics. He is originally from Baltimore, MD and now resides in Ocean Pines, MD with his fiancé Keri Lounge, also a University Maryland graduate and four year letter winner in softball.

Phone: 410-548-3541

Email: ll97894@students.salisbury.edu

 
Graduate Assistant Strength & Conditioning Coach

Mike Hedlesky, CSCS

In his first year as a Graduate Assistant to the Strength and Conditioning Program, Mike is studying in the Applied Health Physiology Program with a concentration in Strength and Conditioning. Mike received his undergraduate degree at Salisbury University with a BS in Exercise Science. During his undergraduate career, Mike Played football for Salisbury University from 2003 to 2007. He was voted a co-captain his senior year and won the teams annual “Lift-a-Thon” fundraiser 2 years in a row. Mike satisfied his required undergraduate internship with the Salisbury University Strength and Conditioning Program in the Fall of 2007.

Mike is a Certified Strength & Conditioning Specialist (CSCS) through the National Strength & Conditioning Association (NSCA) and is current with all adult CPR/AED and first aid basics. He is also a strength sports enthusiast. Mike is the 10th ranked Powerlifter in the 275 pound weight class in the USA Powerlifting Federation. He also holds the junior American deadlift record of 755 pounds. He currently resides in Ocean City, MD.

Phone: 410-548-3541

Email: mh87861@students.salisbury.edu

 
Graduate Assistant Facilities/Strength & Conditioning

Eric Barron, CSCS

Eric, a second year Facilities/Strength Graduate Assistant, currently posses a bachelor’s degree in Exercise Science from Salisbury University and his Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist (CSCS) certification through the National Strength and Conditioning Association (NSCA). While pursuing his bachelors degree, Eric gained valuable experience with a three month internship at NSCA’s National Headquarters in Colorado Springs, Colorado. There, he worked with a wide range of athletes and strength & conditioning coaches and gained valuable knowledge to become successful in this field. As a graduate assistant, he will  continue his education at Salisbury University in the Applied Health Physiology Graduate Program, with a concentration in Strength & Conditioning. Eric will spend most of GA time managing the facilities while assisting in the weight room when possible. When not at the university, Eric can be found personal training at Olympia Fitness Clubs of Salisbury, MD.

Phone: 410-677-0003

Email: eb19157@students.salisbury.edu

 

Assistant Strength Coaches

 

 
 

Nick Good-Malloy

Coming Soon!!!

 

 

 

 

 

Ryan Maedel, CSCS

Ryan is studying in the Applied Health Physiology Program with a concentration in Strength and Conditioning. He has received his undergraduate degree at Southern Wesleyan University in South Carolina with BS in Recreation. While at Southern Wesleyan, Ryan caught as a member of the Warriors Varsity Baseball Team. Ryan has participated in sports all his life and now looks to encourage athletes to excel both on the field and in the weight room all while helping to decrease the risk of injury.

Ryan has completed internships in the Strength & Conditioning field at Clemson, Richmond and Southern Wesleyan University. Ryan is a Certified Strength & Conditioning Specialist (CSCS) through the National Strength & Conditioning Association (NSCA) and is current with all adult CPR/AED and first aid basics. He is originally from Cottam Ontario, Canada and enjoys the outdoors.

 

Intern Strength Coaches

 

 

Doug Garner

 

Stacey Malarkey

 

Eric Waldinger

 

David Wiley

 

Lauren Freeman

 

Undergraduate Student Strength Coaches

 

 

Lauren Correll

 

Earl Justice

 

Dustin Thomas