Jim Snider

Biography

A 20-year veteran of building Badgers into world-class athletes, Jim Snider enters his sixth season as the strength and conditioning coach of the Wisconsin men’s basketball team in 2026-27. Prior to working with the Badger hoops team, Snider spent 12 years working with the men’s and women’s hockey programs, developing numerous NHL players and Olympians. He continues to train many of those same athletes in the offseason. "First off, I want to thank all of the student-athletes I've had the privilege to work with," Snider said in a release announcing his hiring with the men's basketball program in April of 2021. "Without them trusting in me to help shape and mold them as athletes, none of this would be possible. A huge thank you as well to my coaches, athletic trainers, equipment managers and those I've worked with who have empowered and challenged me to do my job to the fullest. "I am looking forward to my new challenges with Wisconsin basketball. The foundation has been set by those who held this position before me, and I am indebted to my predecessor as a mentor and a friend. Thank you to Coach Gard and his staff for having the confidence in me, not only as a coach but as a person, as well. I look forward to continuing to build and elevate the Wisconsin men's basketball program." "We got a chance to observe and interact with Jim over the last six to nine months while he has been working with our team, and we really learned a lot about him," said head coach Greg Gard. "Not onl