Brian Thompson (PhD, ATC, CSCS*D, RSCC*D, FMS) is currently the Director of Strength and Conditioning/Head Strength and Conditioning Coach, a Professor of Exercise Science, and the Graduate Strength and Conditioning Program Director at Springfield College where he has worked since 1998.
In 2021, Thompson was named the National Strength and Conditioning Association (NSCA) College Strength and Conditioning Coach of the Year in recognition for his efforts in being a leader in the field.
He is responsible for the strength and conditioning program design and implementation for all 26 teams at Springfield College as well as teaching and advising in the Graduate Strength and Conditioning program.
Thompson first started working in the field of strength and conditioning in 1987 and has trained athletes at the elementary school, middle school, high school, collegiate, professional, Paralympic and Olympic levels.
He has presented and/or conducted strength and conditioning related workshops in Australia, China, Mexico, Taiwan and throughout the United States. Brian received his Bachelor’s degree from Ball State University in Athletic Training and his Master’s and Doctoral degrees from the University of Illinois.
