Spencer Wright
Mankato
Summary
A dedicated, athlete-centered strength and conditioning coach committed to helping student-athletes achieve both their short- and long-term goals. Designs customized training programs tailored to the specific needs of each athletic program while delivering high-quality coaching. An effective communicator with a strong ability to build positive relationships and meaningful connections with student-athletes and colleagues.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Assistant Strength and Conditioning Coach, Adjunct
Minnesota State University, Mankato
Mankato, MN
06.2025 - Current
- Designed and implemented training programs for assigned teams including women's swim & dive, cross country, tennis, and men's wrestling
- Assisted with other teams such as women’s hockey, baseball, men’s & women’s basketball, football, and softball
- Coached technique for Olympic lifts, plyometrics, and speed development
- Women's cross country placed 19th at NCAA Championship 2025
- Women's Swim & Dive NSIC Champs (2026), as well as multiple nationally qualified finishers
- Fostered a hard-working, high energy atmosphere for an elite Division II program
Strength & Conditioning Intern, Graduate
Minnesota State University, Mankato
Mankato, MN
09.2024 - 05.2025
- Supervised athlete lifting sessions in a collegiate weight room setting.
- Implemented sport-specific strength and conditioning programs for the women’s tennis team.
- Taught and reinforced proper lifting techniques to ensure safety and performance.
- Assisted with strength programming and training for men’s and women’s basketball teams.
- Set, tracked, and evaluated long-term athletic performance goals.
- Recorded and monitored athlete progress throughout the training year.
Strength & Conditioning Intern, Undergraduate
Minnesota State University, Mankato
Mankato, MN
01.2024 - 05.2024
- Observed and assisted with strength and conditioning sessions for football, soccer, and volleyball teams.
- Built foundational knowledge of strength programming and seasonal program structure.
- Gained exposure to daily operations of collegiate athletic performance departments.
- Assisted with weight room maintenance, organization, and equipment setup.
- Developed professional relationships with strength coaches and athletic staff.
Coach
Blizzard Baseball Academy
Vadnais Heights, MN
08.2020 - 08.2022
- Served as Assistant Coach for a 16U baseball team and Head Coach for a 14U baseball team during fall and spring seasons with a youth sports organization.
- Developed players’ baseball skills through structured practices, drills, and game-day coaching.
- Mentored athletes on leadership, discipline, teamwork, and sportsmanship to support personal growth beyond the field.
- Fostered a supportive, inclusive team environment focused on development, accountability, and respect.
Education
Master of Science - Exercise Physiology
Minnesota State University, Mankato
Mankato, MNBachelor of Science - Exercise Science, Sports Medicine
Minnesota State University, Mankato
Mankato, MNSkills
- Communication
- Strength Training Techniques
- Team building
- Injury Prevention Strategies
- Program Development
- Leadership
Accomplishments
- NSCA All American 2025
- NCAA Division II Baseball – Fall 2021 – Spring 2025
- NSIC All- Academic Team of Excellence - 2023, 2024, 2025
- CSC Academic All District, 2024
Certification
Certified Strength & Conditioning Specialist - NSCA - issued July 2025
CPR/AED Certified
Timeline
Assistant Strength and Conditioning Coach, Adjunct
Minnesota State University, Mankato
06.2025 - Current
Strength & Conditioning Intern, Graduate
Minnesota State University, Mankato
09.2024 - 05.2025
Strength & Conditioning Intern, Undergraduate
Minnesota State University, Mankato
01.2024 - 05.2024
Coach
Blizzard Baseball Academy
08.2020 - 08.2022
Bachelor of Science - Exercise Science, Sports Medicine
Minnesota State University, Mankato
Master of Science - Exercise Physiology
Minnesota State University, Mankato