Strength and Conditioning Coach?

[24 so far]

wasn't that his field of study? his football career was cut short by concussions....I think his father is a doctor.... I like the hire a lot

Per other thread, Pops is or was a Dentist, so you're correct.

This works for me. Welcome aboard Alex.

 

[rustynailhawk]

I did read it was his field of study after wrote that. I was just simply asking more info About his background.

 

[woodsiding]

I like this hire, definitely clarifies the position. It is a strength coach, not a guy who's going to roll around or coach wrestling. I think this shows Brands has evolved in the way looked at the position when comparing to his earlier years. Brands used to believe the old mantra when wrestlers lifted that form didn't matter because because on the mat you needed strength in unnatural positions. And lifting almost doubled as a cardio so grab some dumbbells and do curls with the whole back involved. As long as your going hard, breathing hard, and sweating your getting a good lift. With that mind set you didn't need a true strength coach. Now the value in proper strength training is obvious. Strength training is for strength, cardio is cardio.

 

[Wiltz01]

S&C coaches are required now to have the right schooling and certifications; they can no longer hire another guy to "roll" with the wrestlers.

 

[93hawkeye]

As I remember, Alex was a H.S. state champ at I.C. West The following year he got hurt and his backup won State. Not completely on topic but kinda cool anyway

 

[hawksnc10]

As I remember, Alex was a H.S. state champ at I.C. West The following year he got hurt and his backup won State. Not completely on topic but kinda cool anyway

And I lost to both.

 

[YoungGun07]

And I lost to both.

I was JV the year that Meade wrestled, I was happy I didn't have to wrestle either of those monsters.

 

[24 so far]

I was JV the year that Meade wrestled, I was happy I didn't have to wrestle either of those monsters.

Can either of you guys make 157? Hear we might have an opening.

 

[YoungGun07]

I could make 257, but 157 would require some amputations. My lack of talent, technique, and gas tank would also prove to be a challenge.

 

[Blair Sanderson]

Alex Kanellis Joins Iowa Wrestling Staff

IOWA CITY, Iowa -- Former University of Iowa student-athlete Alex Kanellis has been named strength and conditioning coach of the Hawkeye wrestling program, Iowa head coach Tom Brands announced Thursday.

Kanellis was a Hawkeye football letterwinner in 2005 and 2006, and graduated from the University of Iowa in 2009. He earned a master of arts degree in exercise science and health promotion from California University of Pennsylvania in 2015, and has served as the head strength coach at Regina High School in Iowa City since 2010.

“I am truly humbled and excited about the opportunity to work with Tom Brands and the Iowa wrestling team,” Kanellis said. “It is an emotional time for me. Leaving my position at Regina is extremely difficult, but this is a dream job and a huge opportunity. My focus now is entirely on exceeding the high standards of the Hawkeye program. I take the responsibility seriously and I’m ready to get to work.”

“We identified an individual that understands and appreciates the value this position adds to our program, specifically our wrestlers,” said Brands. “Alex is an expert in his field, and he has learned from two men on campus that I respect tremendously, Kirk Ferentz and Chris Doyle. He knows what we need in our room and we’re glad he’s on our team.”

Kanellis’s master of arts concentration was in performance enhancement and injury prevention. He has eight years experience designing and implementing speed, strength, and conditioning programs. He is certified by the National Strength and Conditioning Coaches Association, and the National Academy of Sports Medicine.

Kanellis replaces Travis Rutt on the Iowa staff. Rutt moved to Minneapolis with his family to pursue other professional opportunities.