Will Townsley IV

In addition to leading the strength and conditioning programs for the baseball academy, Will heads the pre-spring training program for our major league baseball players. Will spent the past year at Fort Bragg, N.C., as a special contractor working with special forces teams in all areas of strength, power, movement, conditioning, and injury prevention. Prior to Fort Bragg, he spent three years in the Atlanta Braves organization leading the strength and conditioning programs for their minor league system. He earned his bachelor's and master’s degrees in Exercise Science from Wichita State University, where he also began his coaching career, working as a strength and conditioning coach. 

Education/Accreditations

• BA degree in Exercise Science from Wichita State University (2009)
• MEd degree in Exercise Science from Wichita State University (2010)
• Certifications: Strength and Conditioning Specialist (CSCS), USAW Sports Performance Coach, and First Aid/CPR Certified

Experience

• Graduate Assistant Strength & Conditioning Coach at Wichita State University
• Assistant Strength & Conditioning Coach at Wichita State University
• Minor League Strength & Conditioning Coordinator for the Atlanta Braves
• Strength & Conditioning Specialist for 3rd SFG(A) US Army