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It is our intention to give credit where credit is due. LSU Strength and Conditioning began in 1958 with Alvin Roy as the first designated Strength Coach to work with the LSU Football Program. This list is by no means complete and is a continuing work in progress.

History of LSU S&C

Alvin Roy – 1958

Rod Masterson – 1973-1976

Mike Stone – 1977 - 1978 (all sports)

Mike Stone – 1979 - 1980 – everything but FB and BB
    Kyle Pierce GA (1978 - 1980)

Johnny Parker HC (1979-1980)

Pete Jenkins- DL coach and Tim Jorgensen G.A. Football Coach (1980)

Tim Jorgensen HC (1981-1983)

Barry Rubin HC (1984)
    Nick Bucholtz GA (1984)

Milton Williams HC (1985-1990)
    Greg Tiner Asst (1987-1989)
    Chris “Coon” Holliday Student Asst (1987-1989)
    Nick Bucholtz GA (1985-1990)
    Pat Mitchell GA (1988)
    Toby Leon Student Asst (1988-1990)
    Darren Gremillion Student Asst (1988-1990)
    Pat Mitchell Asst (1989-1990)

Pat Mitchell HC (1991-1992)
Nick Buckholtz Asst (1991-1992)
    Reed Wainright Asst (1990-1992)
    Terry Grisham GA (1990-1992)
    Ed Ortego GA (1990-1992)
    Tommy Byers Intern (1991-1992)

Chris Seroka HC (1993-1994)
    Nick Bucholtz Asst. (1993-1994)
    Ken Coleman Asst (1993-1994)
    Rick Werline Asst (1993-1994)
    Tommy Byers Intern (1993-1994)

Vernon Banks (1995-1998)
    Nick Bucholtz Asst (1995-1998)
    Tommy Byers Asst (1995-1997)
    Bo Davis GA (1995-1996)
    Kurt Hester GA (1995)
    Kurt Hester Asst (1996)
    Curtis Tsuruda Asst (1998)

Rob Ovaitt (1999)
    Nick Bucholtz Asst (1999)
    Curtis Tsuruda Asst (1999)
    Joe Hruby GA (1999)
    Jennifer Jameson GA (1999)

Tommy Moffitt (2000-Current)
    Curtis Tsuruda
    Nick Buckholtz
    Karl Dunbar
    Scott Gadeken
    Jim Nowell
    Will Jones
    Bo Davis
    Jeff Dillman
    Vic Viloria
    Jimmy Brumbaugh Asst (2006 - 2008)
    Melissa Moore Asst (2006 - present)
    Jeremy Phillips Asst (2006 - 2009)
    Earl Chevalier Asst (2007 - present)
    Derrick LeBlanc Asst (2008 - present)
    Paul Jackson Asst (2008 - 2010)
    Juan Pablo Reggiardo Asst (2008 - present)
    Kristina Hull GA (2008 - 2010)
    Rob Wenning GA (2008 - 2010)
    Ben Cohen GA (2008 - 2010)
    Michael Ungar Asst (2009 - present)
    Ryan Filo Asst (2010 - present)
    Eric Donoval GA ( 2011 - present)
    Joshua Lawson GA ( 2011 - present)
    Rachel Balkovec GA ( 2010 - present)

Head Coaches of LSU Strength and Conditioning
Alvin Roy1958San Diego Chargers, Dallas Cowboys
Rod Masterson1973-1977Oakland Raiders (Super Bowl Champions)
Mike Stone1978-1979East Tennessee State, USOC, Appalachian State University, Auburn University, Scottish Institute of Sport
Johnny Parker1980New England Patriots, New York Giants (Super Bowl Champions), San Francisco 49’ers, Tampa Bay Buccaneers (Super Bowl Champions)
Tim Jorgenson1980-1984Atlanta Falcons, Cleveland Browns
Barry Rubin1985Northeast La., Green Bay Packers
Milton Williams1985-1989Univ. of Ark. Little Rock, Head Track and Field Coach
Pete Mitchell1990-1991Pharmaceutical Sales
Chris Seroka1992-1994University of North Texas
Vernon Banks1995-1998University of Texas A&M
Rob Oviatt1999University of Washington
Tommy Moffitt2000-PresentJohn Curtis, University of Tennessee, University of Miami


Assistant Coaches

Kurt HesterD2 Sports, Mandeville, LA
Curtis TsurudaEast St. John High School
Nich BuckholtzHigh School Teacher, Charleston, South Carolina
Bo DavisDefensive Line Texas, Miami Dolphins, University of Alabama Defensive Line
Karl DunbarDefensive Line Coach for Chicago Bears, Minnesota Vikings, and Oklahoma State University
Jim NowellWestern Kentucky University Head Strength Coach, Mississippi State University
Will JonesCEO 4th Dimension Fitness, Baton Rouge, LA
Joe DanosFlorida State University Assistant Strength Coach, Southern Methodist University Assistant Strength Coach
Jeff DillmanDirector IMG, Appalachian State University Head Strength Coach
Vic ViloriaFlorida State University Head Strength Coach, Southern Methodist University Head Strength Coach
Scott GadekenUniversity of Idaho Head Strength Coach
Gayle HatchUS Weightlifting Coach, Athens 2004
Greg Tiner
Reed Wainright
Ken Coleman
Jimmy BrumbaughSyracuse University D-line Coach
Rick Werline
Jeremy PhillipsGeorgia Tech, Georgia
Melissa MooreUniversity Southern Miss, Georgia Tech, Elon
Earl Chevalier
Paul JacksonUniversity Southern Mississippi Head Strength and Conditioning Coach, University Miami of Ohio Head Strength and Conditioning Coach, New York Giants (Intern), Parisi Speed School
Juan Pablo ReggiardoStanford University, Reikes Center
Tommy ByersElite Athletics
Ryan FiloUniversity Wisconsin La Crosse
Michael UngarGeorgetown University, Auburn, Springfield College, Boston College, Harvard, Mike Boyle,


Graduate Assistants
Chad ChronisterSouthern Methodist University (Asst.), University of Idaho
Scott CochranUniversity of Alabama Head Strength Coach, New Orleans Hornets
Joe LongSouthern Methodist University (Asst), Head Strength Coach Northwestern State University
Jason PoethTitan Sports, Mobile, AL
Tim ReynoldsHead Strength Coach Amsterdam Admirals (NFL Europe)
Jeff PeytonAthletic Director for the Louisiana School for the Deaf
Phillip DuplantisHead Football Coach
Dr. Scott FournierDoctor of Chiropractic Medicine
Joe HrubySoutheastern Louisiana University
John HershelTitan Sports, Mobile, Alabama
Derrick LeBlancAssistant Strength and Conditioning, Defensive Line Coach, Southeast Missouri State, Henderson State
Walter MorehamQuality Control Houston Texans, Defensive Coordinator; Northshore HS, Houston TX
Theo WilliamsPharmaceutical Sales
Ryan SmithPharmaceutical Sales
Kyle PierceShreveport Weightlifting Club
Terry Grisham
Ed Ortego
Jennifer Jameson
Robbie YellottZachary High School Head Strength Coach, Texas Christian University
Paul JacksonParisi Speed School, New York Giants (Intern)
Ben CohenJames Madison University (Junior Asst)
Rob WenningNew Orlean Saints (Intern), Ohio State University (Intern)
Kristina HullGeorgia Tech (Intern)

Interns
Ben CohenJames Madison University (Junior Asst)
Danny DeselleDenham Springs High School
Joseph DanosSouthern Methodist University
Dale GuilloryEunice Head Strength Coach, Carencro High School Head Strength Coach, Carencro, LA
Chris "Coon" Holliday
Toby Leon
Dr. Jason WinchesterEast Tennessee State University Sports Scientist for Human Performance
Darren Gremillion
Eymel GantSoutheastern University Head Strength Coach, University of New Orleans Head Strength Coach
Shelton StevensFlorida State University, Nova Southeastern Head Strength Coach
Louis DobosenskiUniversity Wisconsin - Lacrosse, Velocity, Southern Methodist University Assistant Strength Coach
Anthony CrosbyBoston College Assistant Strength and Conditioning Coach, Boston College Gaduate Assistant, ,Arizona State,
Barry BrownVanderbilt University
Ryan FiloUniversity Wisconsin - Lacrosse
Travis GodawaLSU Powerlifting Club
Matt MullisUniversity Texas El Paso Graduate Assistant
Andre Jones
Jimmy Rehkopf
Mike EklerDefensive Coordinator University Indiana
Corey RamondDefensive Back Coach University Indiana
Grady BrownDefensive Back Coach Southern Mississippi University
Mike CollinsLinebacker Coach McNeese State University
Brandon Bourgeois
Kenneth RuffinoHumboldt State University, Utah
T.J. GrahamAuburn University Graduate Assistant, Central Oklahoma, Colorado Rockies
Richie Xavier BejarinoUSOC, University Colorado