About Chris

Chris McCormick joined the Florida Atlantic University in June 2018 as the head strength and conditioning coach for Olympic sports. In January of 2019 his position was elevated to Director of Strength and Conditioning for Olympic Sports which he held until 2021 when he transitioned to working in ministry.

Prior to FAU, McCormick worked three years at Gardner-Webb University, where he served as the director of athletic performance responsible for 22 Division I athletic teams. He has also previous worked at Eastern Kentucky University, University of West Alabama, and Charleston Southern University.

In 2010, McCormick received a bachelor’s degree from Indiana State University. In 2011, he received a master’s degree from Ball State University. He is certified through the National Strength and Conditioning Association having obtained his CSCS and is CPR/AED certified. He is also a member of the National Strength & Conditioning Association (NSCA).

You can read more about McCormick’s background on the Florida Atlantic University’s webpage. You can also follow him on Instagram (@cmmccormick7) and Twitter (@cmmccormick7). He was also a guest on Episode 160 on the HMMR Podcast.