Rob Nelson joined the strength and conditioning staff in August 2020 as a graduate assistant.
Nelson comes to Loretto from Bradenton, Fla. where he worked for IMG Academy, assisting in the design and implementation of strength and conditioning for football, boys' soccer, boys' tennis and baseball. He also directly oversaw the program design and execution of the strength and conditioning work for athletes in the Injured Athlete Program.
Nelson served as the co-owner and performance director at Larkins Sports Performance in Wexford, Pa. prior to his stint at IMG Academy. His duties included creating and implementing all training programs for athletes of all ages that fit their individual needs depending on focus areas, injuries, age and sport. He also facilitated the partnership with the Steel City Select baseball and softball programs and tracked progress of athletes to improve their athletic performance.
Nelson also served as a strength and conditioning coach with the Pittsburgh Penguins (2018-19), Back & Neck Care Center (2018) and the University of Pittsburgh (2018).
Nelson earned his bachelor of science in health and physical activity from the University of Pittsburgh ('17). He graduated Magna Cum Laude.
