Women's Soccer
- Title:
- Assistant Athletics Director for Strength and Conditioning
- Email:
- jenningsm3@xavier.edu
- Phone:
- 513.745.3226
Matt Jennings was hired in 2007 as a member of the athletics strength and conditioning staff. He was promoted to Assistant Athletics Director for Strength and Conditioning in April of 2021.
Jennings oversees the strength and conditioning for all of Xavier's 19 NCAA Division I teams.
Jennings’ previous experience includes time as a strength coach at Wake Forest University, the University of South Carolina and High Point University in addition to a graduate assistant position at the University of Tennessee and an internship with the NFL’s Tampa Bay Buccaneers. He came to Xavier from High Point University, where he had been the head strength and conditioning coach since June of 2007.
Jennings, who was born in Winston-Salem, N.C., received a bachelor of arts degree in physical education and exercise sports science from North Carolina in 1996. Jennings also was a two-year member of the Tar Heel football team. Jennings completed a master’s degree in sport administration from Tennessee in 1998. He is a member of the CSCCA (Collegiate Strength and Conditioning Coaches Association) and holds the certification of MSCC (Master Strength and Conditioning Coach).
Jennings and his wife, Jill, are the proud parents of three children, Delaney, Zachary and Jacob.
Coaching
High Point University 2007-2009
Inaugural Head Strength & Conditioning Coach / 16 Big South Conference Teams
University of South Carolina 2004-2007
Assistant Strength & Conditioning Coach / Men's Basketball & Volleyball
Wake Forest University 2000-2004
Assistant Strength & Conditioning Coach / Men's & Women's Basketball, Men's Soccer & Baseball
Tampa Bay Buccaneers 1999-2000
Intern Strength & Conditioning Coach / Football
University of Tennessee 1997-1999
Graduate Strength & Conditioning Coach / Football, Men's Basketball & Baseball
Education
University of Tennessee 1997-1998
M.S. – Human Performance & Sport Studies / Sport Administration
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill 1992-1996
B.A. - Physical Education, Exercise & Sport Sciences
Tar Heel Football Team / Center 1992-1994
Certifications
Collegiate Strength & Conditioning Coaches Association / Strength and Conditioning Coach Certified - 2001
Collegiate Strength & Conditioning Coaches Association / Master Strength and Conditioning Coach - 2013
Xavier University / Manager-Leader Professional Development Program - 2011
