After being named the first full-time strength and conditioning coach Western Colorado University in 2017, Brandon Stephens enters his third year as the Mountaineers Head Strength & Conditioning Coach in 2019.
He worked as a strength and conditioning graduate assistant from 2015 to 2017.
During his three years as Western’s Strength & Conditioning Coach, Stephens has helped develop 85 All-RMAC athletes, 3 RMAC Athletes of the Year, 27 All-Americans, 6 National Champions, and 6 professional athletes including Los Angeles Chargers Running Back, Austin Ekeler, NFL Free-Agent, Isaiah Jackson, Seinajoki Crocodiles Quarterback, Brett Arrivey, Swan City Titans Quarterback, Ty Henry, Swan City Titans Wide Receiver, Travis Haney, and US Championship qualifier, Susan Jackson.
While working as a graduate assistant, Stephens oversaw the programming and training of the Mountaineer Football, Wrestling, Volleyball, Men’s and Women’s Basketball teams. In 2017, he obtained his Masters of Science degree in High Altitude Exercise Physiology and was part of the program’s first graduating class.
Stephens, a native of Gunnison, Colorado, graduated from Western State Colorado University in 2014 with a Bachelor’s degree in Exercise and Sport Science emphasizing in Exercise Science as well as Sport Marketing and Management. He graduated from Gunnison High in 2009.
Before sustaining a career-ending shoulder injury in 2012, Stephens was a one-year starter for the Mountaineers at outside linebacker and played multiple positions on special teams. After his playing career ended, he joined Coach Bains’ football staff as a Volunteer Student-Assistant both on the field and in the weight room. Stephens ran individual drills for various positons, scout team meetings and practices while assisting with game breakdowns, scouting reports and pre-game warm-ups.
Stephens is registered as a Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist through the National Strength and Conditioning Association and is a Certified Strength Coach – Level 1 through Eleiko Education.
Stephens resides in Gunnison with his long-time girlfriend and Mountaineer Volleyball Alum, Kyra Miller.
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