TicketsCINCINNATI – University of Cincinnati men's basketball head coach John Brannen announced that Mike Rehfeldt (pronounced RAY-feld) has been retained as the director of sports performance for the program.
"I have really enjoyed getting the chance to work with Mike over the last several weeks," Brannen said. "Mike's passion for developing the entire student-athlete falls in line with how we run our program. His work ethic, enthusiasm and overall knowledge of strength and conditioning will be a tremendous asset to our men."
In the position since joining UC Athletics in June 2012, Rehfeldt is responsible for the physical development of Bearcats basketball players toward peak performance while minimizing the chance for injuries. He is also involved in the preparation of each player's readiness for practices and games through nutrition, recovery and education.
Rehfeldt played a critical role in the physical development of former Bearcats Sean Kilpatrick, Troy Caupain, Gary Clark and Jacob Evans, who have gone on to play professionally in the NBA.
Rehfeldt came to UC with more than 11 years of professional experience including time as strength and conditioning assistant with the NFL's Cincinnati Bengals and Jacksonville Jaguars and as the head strength coach with the UFL's Sacramento Mountain Lions.
A native of Blaine, Minn., Rehfeldt earned a degree in physical education from St. Cloud State University in 2005.
Rehfeldt and his wife Elise reside in Northern Kentucky with their daughter, Olivia.
"I have really enjoyed getting the chance to work with Mike over the last several weeks," Brannen said. "Mike's passion for developing the entire student-athlete falls in line with how we run our program. His work ethic, enthusiasm and overall knowledge of strength and conditioning will be a tremendous asset to our men."
In the position since joining UC Athletics in June 2012, Rehfeldt is responsible for the physical development of Bearcats basketball players toward peak performance while minimizing the chance for injuries. He is also involved in the preparation of each player's readiness for practices and games through nutrition, recovery and education.
Rehfeldt played a critical role in the physical development of former Bearcats Sean Kilpatrick, Troy Caupain, Gary Clark and Jacob Evans, who have gone on to play professionally in the NBA.
Rehfeldt came to UC with more than 11 years of professional experience including time as strength and conditioning assistant with the NFL's Cincinnati Bengals and Jacksonville Jaguars and as the head strength coach with the UFL's Sacramento Mountain Lions.
A native of Blaine, Minn., Rehfeldt earned a degree in physical education from St. Cloud State University in 2005.
Rehfeldt and his wife Elise reside in Northern Kentucky with their daughter, Olivia.