Matt Taylor begins his first year as Head Strength and Conditioning Coach at The University of Texas-Pan American.
Taylor came to the Rio Grande Valley after serving as an assistant coach in the Sports Performance Department at the University of Buffalo since August of 2004. During his time with the Bulls, Taylor was primarily responsible for the design and implementation of strength and conditioning programs for men's basketball, wrestling, volleyball, men's soccer along with men's and women's tennis. He also assisted in the design of the football strength and conditioning training sessions for the Bulls.
Prior to joining the staff at the University of Buffalo, Taylor served as an intern at Arizona State University during the summer of 2004 where he worked directly with the football program in the implementation and construction of the strength and conditioning training sessions. With the Sun Devils, he also assisted with various Olympic sport strength and conditioning workouts as well as handled all maintenance duties and general function of the weight room.
The UTPA Head Strength and Conditioning Coach served as a graduate assistant strength and conditioning coach at Gardner-Webb University in Boiler Springs, NC, from 2003-04 where his duties included designing strength and conditioning programs for a variety of sports, including football, men's basketball, baseball, wrestling, volleyball, women's soccer, tennis and golf.
Taylor also assisted in the daily maintenance of the weight room as well as handled several administrative duties for the Runnin' Bulldogs. He is currently finishing his Master of Arts degree in Sports Science and Pedagogy at Gardner-Webb University.
During his undergraduate days at Mount Union College in Alliance, OH, Taylor was a member of the football programs where he helped the Purple Raiders to four consecutive NCAA Division III National Championships. Following his playing career, Taylor joined the strength and conditioning staff as a student assistant coach.
The UTPA Head Strength and Conditioning Coach is certified by the National Strength and Conditioning Associated as a Strength and Conditioning Specialist. Along with being certified by the American Red Cross in Adult CPR/AED, Taylor is also a member of the United State Powerlifting Federation.
Taylor graduated from Mount Union College in 2001 with a bachelor's degree in physical/health and secondary education.
