Eastern Michigan Athletics
Fink Hired as Assistant Sports Performance Coach
8/14/2014 10:11:00 AM | General, Sports Performance
Bryan Fink comes to EMU from Briar Cliff University
YPSILANTI, Mich. (EMUEagles.com) — Bryan Fink, the Head Strength and Conditioning Coach at Briar Cliff University has been named as an Assistant Sports Performance Coach at Eastern Michigan University, Aug. 14. Fink brings five years of high school and intercollegiate experience to EMU.
"Bryan Fink is a natural teacher and leader," said EMU Director of Sports Performance Ron McKeefery. "He brings a wealth of scientific and practical knowledge to our program. His impact has already been felt"
"I am extremely excited about the opportunity to come and work under Coach McKeefery, as well as, the athletes of Eastern Michigan," stated Fink. "It is the perfect fit for me and I am happy to be here."
Most recently, Fink ran the strength and conditioning efforts for Briar Cliff since 2011. During his three seasons at BCU, Fink designed and implemented the performance programs for all 18 varsity sports for the Sioux City, Iowa-based institution, in addition to heading up all pre- and postseason speed, agility and conditioning programs for Briar Cliff's football, basketball and volleyball programs. Fink was in charge of all operations within the weight room at BCU, including maintaining and improving the weight room by purchasing and organizing all sport performance equipment.
Before joining the Briar Cliff staff, Fink ran the Sioux City North High School strength and conditioning program for two years. During his time at North, he was in charge of overseeing, developing and implementing all workouts for each athletic team, including the Stars' summer workouts. In addition, Fink oversaw the weight room and other sport performance facilities in order to maximize efficiency.
Prior to joining North High School, Fink served in an internship role for two seasons with Heelan High School in Sioux City. While working at Heelan, he received his first hands-on experience ccoaching student-athletes about proper sports performance and weight lifting technique.
On top of his professional experience, the Wayne, Neb. native earned his Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist (CSCS)certification through the National Strength and Conditioning Association in January of 2011. Fink is also a Sports Performance Director (SPD) certified by Velocity Sports Performance and is certified in Under Armour Combine 360 Training and Testing.
Fink graduated from Morningside College in Sioux City where he was a four-year letterwinner on a three-time national tournament qualifying men's basketball team. He earned a bachelor of arts degree in business administration in 2009, before garnering a master's degree in exercise science from Wayne State College (Neb.) in 2013.
"Bryan Fink is a natural teacher and leader," said EMU Director of Sports Performance Ron McKeefery. "He brings a wealth of scientific and practical knowledge to our program. His impact has already been felt"
"I am extremely excited about the opportunity to come and work under Coach McKeefery, as well as, the athletes of Eastern Michigan," stated Fink. "It is the perfect fit for me and I am happy to be here."
Most recently, Fink ran the strength and conditioning efforts for Briar Cliff since 2011. During his three seasons at BCU, Fink designed and implemented the performance programs for all 18 varsity sports for the Sioux City, Iowa-based institution, in addition to heading up all pre- and postseason speed, agility and conditioning programs for Briar Cliff's football, basketball and volleyball programs. Fink was in charge of all operations within the weight room at BCU, including maintaining and improving the weight room by purchasing and organizing all sport performance equipment.
Before joining the Briar Cliff staff, Fink ran the Sioux City North High School strength and conditioning program for two years. During his time at North, he was in charge of overseeing, developing and implementing all workouts for each athletic team, including the Stars' summer workouts. In addition, Fink oversaw the weight room and other sport performance facilities in order to maximize efficiency.
Prior to joining North High School, Fink served in an internship role for two seasons with Heelan High School in Sioux City. While working at Heelan, he received his first hands-on experience ccoaching student-athletes about proper sports performance and weight lifting technique.
On top of his professional experience, the Wayne, Neb. native earned his Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist (CSCS)certification through the National Strength and Conditioning Association in January of 2011. Fink is also a Sports Performance Director (SPD) certified by Velocity Sports Performance and is certified in Under Armour Combine 360 Training and Testing.
Fink graduated from Morningside College in Sioux City where he was a four-year letterwinner on a three-time national tournament qualifying men's basketball team. He earned a bachelor of arts degree in business administration in 2009, before garnering a master's degree in exercise science from Wayne State College (Neb.) in 2013.
| The Bryan Fink File | ||
| Name: | Bryan Jeffrey Fink | |
| High School: | Wayne H.S. - Wayne, Neb. - Graduated in 2004 | |
| College: | Morningside College - Bachelor's degree in Business Administration - 2009 | |
| Wayne State College (Neb.) - Master's degree in Exercise Science - 2013 | ||
| Coaching/Playing Experience | ||
| Year | School/Company | Position |
| 2011-14 | Briar Cliff Universit | Head Strength and Conditioning Coach |
| 2009-11 | North High School | Head Strength and Conditioning Coach |
| 2007-08 | Heelan High School | Summer Intern |
| 2004-09 | Morningside College | Basketball Student-Athlete |
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