I like the hire based on my cursory googling. SEC experience working with and molding the physique of the biggest kids on the playground. Old school, Olympic style credentials. This isn't a crossfit hack.

Moving towards Sun Belt dominance one rep at a time.

2 thumbs up!!

If he turns out to be good, hope we came up with alittle more money to keep him around longer than a year or 2, this is a really important hire, lost some really good strength coaches in the past, need this position stabilized for the next 5 years.

moehler wrote:If he turns out to be good, hope we came up with alittle more money to keep him around longer than a year or 2, this is a really important hire, lost some really good strength coaches in the past, need this position stabilized for the next 5 years.

From what I've heard we came up with a pretty good amount. Quite a bit more than Kareem was making if the figures are correct, which we needed to as he has more experience.

thanks for the info, that's great news they are paying him a competitive salary.

I bet Coach Elliott had something to do with this. His recommendation would go along ways! I'm fired up. Go App!

Kareem made just north of $81,000. This is not just a football position, but Director of S&C for all 20 sports who has a staff of assistants and student trainers under him.

Dude does look intense. We need it.

Here's an article about Sirignano.

http://www.journalnow.com/sports/asu/si ... 16181.html

“I’m not the tallest individual,” Sirignano said. “But I can outwork almost anyone. That’s the kind of demeanor I’ll bring to a program and these players."



sold. if our players can capture half of his personality we will be in the mix for the top of the SBC in 2-3 years.

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Thanks T-Dog for the link.

The article includes several positive comments from Lamm. Great to see the maturity in players as time passes!

There is mention of his staff, I could not find a listing of others in any news articles. Does anyone know who the others are?

Ok, I see he kept 2 guys from previous staff. I assume there will several grad assistants. A new attitude for new environment.

huskie3 wrote:There is mention of his staff, I could not find a listing of others in any news articles. Does anyone know who the others are?

Ok, I see he kept 2 guys from previous staff. I assume there will several grad assistants. A new attitude for new environment.

It's hard to figure what's going on there. Lamm said “I can definitely feel a difference, especially with the new strength staff that’s come in," and refers to that new staff as "they" as if there's more than one new person. This job posting went online on Tuesday afternoon of this week. Are they hiring two additional staffers or just getting the paperwork caught up with action already taken? It's a bit confusing.

Category: Administrative Division
College: Chancellor's Division
Department: Athletics
Job Description: Appalachian State University - Assistant Strength and Conditioning Coordinator (2 positions)

Appalachian State University, a member of the Southern Conference, is seeking qualified applicants for the position of Assistant Strength & Conditioning Coordinator. This is a 12‑month full‑time appointment. The position will assist the Director of Strength & Conditioning in the oversight of the Strength and Conditioning program for 20 Division I athletic programs. The position will assist with the day to day operations of the strength training facility. The position will work directly with student‑athletes and work closely with sport coaches to provide the best strength and conditioning programs for their needs. This position should serve as a role model for the athletes.

Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree required, Master degree preferred. Three – four years of relevant experience at the collegiate level. Collegiate (preferably at the Division I level) coaching experience desired. Must effectively work and communicate with student‑athletes.

Salary commensurate with experience.

Application: Please mail cover letter, resume and references to: Appalachian Athletics, Attention Mike Sirignano, Director of Strength and Conditioning, Athletics Center, 425 Jack Branch Drive, Boone, NC 28608. Or e-mail to athleticsjobs@appstate.edu. Review of applicants will begin immediately and continue until job is filled.

Appalachian State University is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. The University does not discriminate in access to its educational programs and activities, or with respect to hiring or the terms and conditions of employment, on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, sex, gender identity and expression, political affiliation, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information or sexual orientation. Appalachian Athletics promotes an inclusive culture that fosters equitable participation for student-athletes and equitable career opportunities for coaches, administrators and support staff from diverse backgrounds and perspectives.

Any offer of employment to a successful candidate will be conditioned upon the University's receipt of a satisfactory criminal background report.