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The Penn State Athletic Performance Department is committed to providing the highest level of athletic preparation for all student-athletes. Our primary goal is to maximize the physical and mental potential of each individual student-athlete throughout their collegiate career at Penn State.
  • 360-degree holistically driven, sport specific strength and power development training for each student athlete.
  • State of the art weight room facilities outfitted with latest technology for individual assessments and velocity-based training techniques to tailor and pinpoint training based on time of season, individual developmental needs and return to play protocols.
  • Penn State Athletic Performance – Olympic sports consisted of 14 full time strength and conditioning professionals that are certified by Collegiate Strength and Conditioning Association (CSCCa) and/or the National Strength & Conditioning Association (NSCA).
  • Athletic Performance Coaches have access to multiple indoor and outdoor athletic movement training venues to support student athletes development in speed, agility, plyometrics and fitness abilities.
  • Bryce Jordan Center
  • Pegula Ice Arena
  • Multisport Facility
  • East Area Locker Room
  • Jeffrey Field Soccer Operations Center
  • Lorenzo Wrestling Complex – Rec Hall

The Staff

Jeremy Scott

Jeremy Scott

Senior Associate Athletic Director & Chief Performance Officer
Tom Morris

Tom Morris

Assistant Athletic Director for Athletic Performance
Kristina Jeffries Opens in a new window

Kristina Jeffries Opens in a new window

Associate Director of Athletic Performance (MHKY, WHKY) Opens in a new window
Brianna Kanz Opens in a new window

Brianna Kanz Opens in a new window

Assistant Director of Athletic Performance (WSOC) Opens in a new window
Adam Gahm Opens in a new window

Adam Gahm Opens in a new window

Assistant Director of Athletic Performance (MSOC) Opens in a new window
Tyler Janota

Tyler Janota

Director of Athletic Performance (MBB)
Priya Sidhu

Priya Sidhu

Director of Athletic Performance (WBB)
Michael Schroeder Opens in a new window

Michael Schroeder Opens in a new window

Director of Athletic Performance (WREST) Opens in a new window
Luke DeVirgiliis Opens in a new window

Luke DeVirgiliis Opens in a new window

Director of Athletic Performance (TFXC) Opens in a new window
Jay Dyer

Jay Dyer

Assistant Director of Athletic Performance (WLAX)
Caitie Mayo Opens in a new window

Caitie Mayo Opens in a new window

Assistant Director of Athletic Performance (WVB) Opens in a new window
Brian Beman Opens in a new window

Brian Beman Opens in a new window

Athletic Performance Coach (FH, MGYM, WGYM) Opens in a new window
Jennifer Durica Opens in a new window

Jennifer Durica Opens in a new window

Athletic Performance Coach (MVB, M/W GOLF) Opens in a new window
Evan Hanberry Opens in a new window

Evan Hanberry Opens in a new window

Athletic Performance Coach (MLAX, WTEN) Opens in a new window
Rob Nelson Opens in a new window

Rob Nelson Opens in a new window

Athletic Performance Coach (SB, S&D) Opens in a new window
Andrew Sanders Opens in a new window

Andrew Sanders Opens in a new window

Athletic Performance Coach (BASE, MTEN) Opens in a new window
Becky Barton Opens in a new window

Becky Barton Opens in a new window

Administrative Support Assistant Opens in a new window