Matt Jacobs
Pullman,WA
Summary
Objective: To obtain the position of Head Strength and Conditioning Coach and implement my knowledge and experience into a comprehensive speed-agility, Ballistic based strength and conditioning program that will help student-athletes reach their full potential.
Program Pillars: Love, Toughness, Grit.
Overview
2026
2026
years of professional experience
Work History
Head Strength and Conditioning Coach – Football
Washington State University
2025 - Current
- Design and implement the year-round training program. Process-oriented training program built around being smart, tough, and relentless in our pursuit of improvement.
- A holistic approach is required, as we look to build better men, not just better athletes.
- Collaborated with coaching staff to assess athletes' performance and needs for training optimization.
- Post-Season Bowl invite with 75 new players on the roster
Director of Strength and Conditioning - Football
South Dakota State University
2022 - 2024
- Oversee the design and implementation of the football training program
- Coordinate nutritional table, budget, and practice schedule/design/tempo
Associate Director of Strength and Conditioning – Football
Temple University
2019 - 2022
- Assist in coordinating all phases of Football strength and conditioning program
- Assist in overall budget: Weight Room Nutrition, Training Table, Equipment, etc…
- Designed and implemented workouts for injured athletes, as well as the return to play for all major injuries
Director of Strength and Conditioning
Western Illinois University
2017 - 2019
- Oversee all 19 NCAA Division 1 sport programs and nearly 400 student-athletes
- Coordinate all phases of the Football strength and conditioning program
Associate Director of Sports Performance
Northern Illinois University
2011 - 2017
- Assist in coordinating all phases of Football strength and conditioning program
- Oversee all training aspects of Men’s Basketball and Wrestling
Assistant Strength and Conditioning Coordinator
Western Carolina University
2010 - 2011
- Oversee all strength and conditioning aspects of Women’s Basketball, Softball, Soccer, and Women’s Tennis
- Assist in coordinating all phases of Football strength and conditioning program
Strength and Conditioning Paid Intern
North Dakota State University
2010 - 2010
- Assist Director of Athletic Performance with all aspects of strength and conditioning of the football program.
Strength and Conditioning Graduate Assistant Coach and Intern
South Dakota State University
2007 - 2010
- Oversaw Wrestling, Men's and Women's Swimming and Diving, Men's and Women's Tennis, Men's and Women's Golf, and Equestrian.
- Assisted Head Strength & Conditioning Coach with Football, Baseball, Volleyball, Soccer and Men's and Women's Basketball
Education
Master of Science - Exercise Science
South Dakota State University
Bachelor of Science - Health Promotion
South Dakota State University
Skills
- Train student-athletes to reach their physical and mental peaks
- Experience designing Strength/Power, Ballistics, Agility, Max Speed and Velocity, Mobility/Flexibility, and Conditioning drills, as well as sports nutritional guidance
- Passionate, motivated, strong work ethic and communicator (written and verbal)
- Master Strength & Conditioning Coach - CSCCa Certified - May 2010
- Certified USA W Level 1 Sports Performance Coach - May 2010
- CPR/AED Certified (AHA)
- Skilled in Microsoft Excel, Word and PowerPoint Studied and applied Catapult data
POST SEASON
- 2007: Conference Champ - SDSU
- 2009: FCS Playoffs - SDSU
- 2010: FCS Playoffs - NDSU
- 2011: MAC Champion - Go Daddy Bowl - NIU
- 2012: MAC Champion - Orange Bowl - NIU
- 2013: MAC Runner Up - Poinsettia Bowl - NIU
- 2014: MAC Champion - Boca Raton Bowl - NIU
- 2015: MAC Runner Up - Poinsettia Bowl - NIU
- 2017: FCS Playoffs - WIU
- 2019: Military Bowl - Temple
- 2022: FCS/MVFC Champion - SDSU
- 2023: FCS/MVFC Champion - SDSU
- 2024: FCS Semi-Finalist - MVFC Champion - SDSU
- 2025: Potato Bowl - WSU
Timeline
Head Strength and Conditioning Coach – Football
Washington State University
2025 - Current
Director of Strength and Conditioning - Football
South Dakota State University
2022 - 2024
Associate Director of Strength and Conditioning – Football
Temple University
2019 - 2022
Director of Strength and Conditioning
Western Illinois University
2017 - 2019
Associate Director of Sports Performance
Northern Illinois University
2011 - 2017
Assistant Strength and Conditioning Coordinator
Western Carolina University
2010 - 2011
Strength and Conditioning Paid Intern
North Dakota State University
2010 - 2010
Strength and Conditioning Graduate Assistant Coach and Intern
South Dakota State University
2007 - 2010
Master of Science - Exercise Science
South Dakota State University
Bachelor of Science - Health Promotion
South Dakota State University