Dr. Lorenzo Guess

Biography

Dr. Lorenzo Guess has dedicated 13 years of his career to Michigan State University, where he holds the prestigious position of Assistant AD/ Director of Athletic Performance. Dr. Guess's responsibilities include overseeing a team of highly skilled Athletic Performance professionals who are committed to delivering optimal results for the Olympic sports program. Additionally, Dr. Guess is the Director of Strength & Conditioning for men's basketball, where he implements his vast knowledge and experience to keep the players in top physical condition. Dr. Guess's unwavering dedication and expertise have made him an invaluable asset to MSU's athletic community. Dr. Guess was named the basketball program’s Director of Strength & Conditioning in August 2022 and reunited with his former head basketball coach, Tom Izzo. Guess now trains at the state-of-the-art Draymond Green Strength & Conditioning Center. MSU's men's basketball program uses Catapult, Vald, and Eliteform technologies to enhance player performance. Dr. Guess completed his doctoral program with the United States Sports University in the summer of 2021. His research involves The Perception of Educational Barriers in Transition of African American Male Student-Athletes. Dr. Guess was named a Master Strength and Conditioning Coach (MSCC) by the Collegiate Strength and Conditioning Coaches Association (CSCCa) in May 2020, the highest honor given in the strength and conditioning coaching profession. Guess is also a certified