National Strength and Conditioning Association's Founder Boyd Epley Returns to University of Nebraska as Assistant Athletic Director

September 24, 2014

Colorado Springs, Co – The University of Nebraska Athletics Department announced yesterday the hiring of Boyd Epley as Assistant Athletic Director for Strength and Conditioning, overseeing the strength and conditioning staff and programs of all Nebraska athletic programs except football. Epley will also serve as the primary strength and conditioning coach for baseball. His new position begins on October 6.

Epley has served many roles at the NSCA, from Founder, to Board President, to most recently, Sr. Director of Sponsorship and Special Projects. “Boyd Epley has never lost his passion and drive for supporting coaches, and that impact will continue to influence our efforts across the NSCA,” said NSCA Executive Director Michael Embree. While Boyd and his wife Jane will be relocating from Colorado Springs to Lincoln, he will continue to support and advocate for the Association from Nebraska. “While my wife and I look forward to reuniting with the Husker Nation, I will remain a strong voice of the NSCA and its coaches,” said Coach Epley.

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 About the National Strength & Conditioning Association

The National Strength and Conditioning Association (NSCA) is an international nonprofit professional association founded in 1978 and is dedicated to advancing the strength and conditioning profession around the world.

The NSCA advances the profession by supporting strength and conditioning professionals devoted to helping others discover and maximize their strengths. The organization disseminates research-based knowledge and its practical application by offering industry-leading certifications, research journals, career development services, and continuing education opportunities. The NSCA community is composed of more than 45,000 members and certified professionals who further industry standards as researchers, educators, strength coaches, personal trainers, and other roles in related fields.

Headquartered in Colorado Springs, Colorado, the NSCA serves as a valuable resource for its members, the fitness industry, general public, and the media. The association provides a wide variety of resources and opportunities designed to strengthen, build, advance, and unify.