University of Northern Colorado Athletics
Men's Basketball
Edel, Jimmy
Jimmy Edel
- Title:
- Director of Sports Performance for Olympic Sports
- Email:
- James.edel@unco.edu
Jimmy Edel started at Northern Colorado as the Director of Sports Performance for Olympic Sports in 2016.
Edel had spent the last three seasons at Appalachian State as Head of Basketball Strength and Conditioning. During his tenure he was responsible for designing and implementing strength and conditioning plans for Men’s and Women’s Basketball, Women’s Soccer, and Men’s Golf while assisting with Football. Additionally, Edel was in charge of post-exercise nutrition, game-day nutrition, and travel nutrition for the Mountaineer’s basketball and soccer teams. While in Boone, Edel picked up his Master's degree in Exercise Science with a concentration in Strength and Conditioning.
Prior to Appalachian State, Edel worked as an intern at Winona State University while earning his undergraduate degree in Exercise Science with minors in nutrition and coaching.
The Wisconsin native has also spent time in the Badger State working for NX Level Sports Performance Center aiding collegiate and professional athletes alike.
Edel's certifications include:
-Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist from the NSCA
-Strength and Conditioning Coach Certified from the CSCCa
-USA Weightlifting Sports Performance Coach-Level 1
Edel had spent the last three seasons at Appalachian State as Head of Basketball Strength and Conditioning. During his tenure he was responsible for designing and implementing strength and conditioning plans for Men’s and Women’s Basketball, Women’s Soccer, and Men’s Golf while assisting with Football. Additionally, Edel was in charge of post-exercise nutrition, game-day nutrition, and travel nutrition for the Mountaineer’s basketball and soccer teams. While in Boone, Edel picked up his Master's degree in Exercise Science with a concentration in Strength and Conditioning.
Prior to Appalachian State, Edel worked as an intern at Winona State University while earning his undergraduate degree in Exercise Science with minors in nutrition and coaching.
The Wisconsin native has also spent time in the Badger State working for NX Level Sports Performance Center aiding collegiate and professional athletes alike.
Edel's certifications include:
-Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist from the NSCA
-Strength and Conditioning Coach Certified from the CSCCa
-USA Weightlifting Sports Performance Coach-Level 1
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