Michigan State University Athletics
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Zachary Stichnoth
- Title:
- Assistant Director, Athletic Performance
- Email:
- Phone Number:
- 432-6257
Zachary Stichnoth was hired full time as an assistant director of athletic performance in November 2023 after previously serving as a professional intern with Michigan State athletic performance. He works primarily with rowing and wrestling.
Stichnoth began his career at Michigan State in 2021 as a graduate assistant. He assisted with 18 Olympic sports and was in charge of women's cheer and dance. Prior to MSU, Stichnoth volunteered as an assistant sports performance coach in 2020 with five Olympic sports at Loyola University (Chicago), while also serving as an assistant strength and conditioning coach at Our Lady of Good Counsel High School from 2018-2021.
A Silver Spring, Maryland native, Stichnoth earned his master's degree in Kinesiology from Michigan State and a bachelor's degree in Exercise Science from DePaul University. He is certified through the Collegiate Strength & Conditioning Coaches Association (SCCC), National Strength and Conditioning Association (CSCS), and USA Weightlifting (Level 1).
Stichnoth began his career at Michigan State in 2021 as a graduate assistant. He assisted with 18 Olympic sports and was in charge of women's cheer and dance. Prior to MSU, Stichnoth volunteered as an assistant sports performance coach in 2020 with five Olympic sports at Loyola University (Chicago), while also serving as an assistant strength and conditioning coach at Our Lady of Good Counsel High School from 2018-2021.
A Silver Spring, Maryland native, Stichnoth earned his master's degree in Kinesiology from Michigan State and a bachelor's degree in Exercise Science from DePaul University. He is certified through the Collegiate Strength & Conditioning Coaches Association (SCCC), National Strength and Conditioning Association (CSCS), and USA Weightlifting (Level 1).
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