SCHENECTADY, NY -- Dan Gabelman has been named the Head Strength and Conditioning Coach by Union College Director of Athletics
Jim McLaughlin '93 today.
Gabelman, a 2007 graduate of Boston University, comes to Union from Mike Boyle Strength and Conditioning (MBSC) in Boston. Boyle is one of the most respected strength and conditioning coaches in the field. He has served three years with this organization, as a strength and conditioning coach as well as a private trainer. MBSC is a company that works with athletes who compete in many different sports, from high school to elite levels. Gabelman's responsibilities included program design, strength training, mobility and activation, Olympic lifting, system development and drill development and scheduling. He also educated athletes on nutrition, goals, recovery and success in life. He has also served as a private trainer at The Sports Club/LA in Boston, working with clients on nutrition and lifestyle choices.
Gabelman is a Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist through the National Strength and Conditioning Association. In addition, he is also a Performance Enhancement Specialist through NASM, as well as a Level One Club Coach through USA-Weightlifting.
"For this position to serve all our student-athletes, we received a tremendous amount of quality candidates with extensive experience," said McLaughlin. "Dan had the goals and objectives that are imperative for us. He will develop, structure and outline this role for the betterment of our student-athletes during their seasons and implement effective plans throughout their off-seasons as well."
"Union College is an excellent school with a strong tradition of education, community, and athletics," commented Gabelman. "I am honored to have been asked to join the community there. I am thrilled to have the opportunity to join the team at Union and look forward to helping build on its athletic success."
Gabelman, a native of Centerville, MA, was a goaltender on the B.U. hockey team in the 2002-03 season. He later volunteered as an assistant Strength and Conditioning Coach, and served in that capacity when the Terriers won the NCAA Championship in the 2008-09 season.
Gabelman will be based in the Travis J. Clarke '00 Strength Training Facility, located at Achilles Center.
