The University of Alabama at Birmingham Athletics
Men's Basketball
Michael, Nick
Nick Michael
- Title:
- Head Strength and Conditioning Coach (MBB)
- Email:
- nickmike@uab.edu
- Phone:
- 975-2343
Nick Michael is in his third year as Director of Athletic Performance for the UAB men's basketball program.
Michael arrives in Birmingham after serving as the Assistant Athletics Director for Athletic Performance at the University of Missouri during the 2016-17 season.
Before joining the Tigers, Michael spent the 2015-16 season working in private personal training at Equinox River Oaks in Houston, Texas. Michael served as the strength and conditioning coach at Rice during the 2014-15 season, and was a strength and conditioning graduate assistant at VCU for the 2013-14 season.
Prior to his work at VCU, Michael served two seasons as an assistant coach at Elmhurst College (Illinois), his alma mater.
Michael played three-and-half seasons of professional basketball in Europe, spending time with Belfast Star in Ireland (2007) before suiting up for three German squads: TSVE Dolphins (2008-09), Giro Live-Ballers (2009-10) and Bayer Giants (2010-11).
As a player at Elmhurst (2003-07), Michael was a three-time all-conference selection at center for the Bluejays, finishing his career ranked in the Division III program's top 10 in points scored (1,199) and rebounds (588).
Michael earned a bachelor's degree in management information systems from Elmhurst before departing on his professional career in 2007, then returned to earn a bachelor's degree in kinesiology and exercise science in 2013 during his stint as an assistant coach. While at VCU, Michael earned a master's of education in sport leadership in 2014.
Michael is Strength & Conditioning Coach Certified through the CSCCa and a Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist through the NSCA.
Michael and his wife, Keeley, reside in Birmingham.
Michael arrives in Birmingham after serving as the Assistant Athletics Director for Athletic Performance at the University of Missouri during the 2016-17 season.
Before joining the Tigers, Michael spent the 2015-16 season working in private personal training at Equinox River Oaks in Houston, Texas. Michael served as the strength and conditioning coach at Rice during the 2014-15 season, and was a strength and conditioning graduate assistant at VCU for the 2013-14 season.
Prior to his work at VCU, Michael served two seasons as an assistant coach at Elmhurst College (Illinois), his alma mater.
Michael played three-and-half seasons of professional basketball in Europe, spending time with Belfast Star in Ireland (2007) before suiting up for three German squads: TSVE Dolphins (2008-09), Giro Live-Ballers (2009-10) and Bayer Giants (2010-11).
As a player at Elmhurst (2003-07), Michael was a three-time all-conference selection at center for the Bluejays, finishing his career ranked in the Division III program's top 10 in points scored (1,199) and rebounds (588).
Michael earned a bachelor's degree in management information systems from Elmhurst before departing on his professional career in 2007, then returned to earn a bachelor's degree in kinesiology and exercise science in 2013 during his stint as an assistant coach. While at VCU, Michael earned a master's of education in sport leadership in 2014.
Michael is Strength & Conditioning Coach Certified through the CSCCa and a Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist through the NSCA.
Michael and his wife, Keeley, reside in Birmingham.
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