Mike Joseph

Biography

Mike Joseph has overseen the strength and conditioning unit at West Virginia since 2008, serving as the director until being named assistant athletics director in 2018 and assistant athletics director/head coach for football strength and conditioning in 2019. Joseph has made it a priority to evolve the program in all areas, not only with strength and speed but also combining sport science and technology to develop a total elite athlete. He uses data analysis for measuring heart rate, movement, effort and sleep patterns as well as placing a high importance on recovery and nutrition. This has paid huge dividends in not only the physical makeup, but the mental side as well. The sports science allows the staff to monitor load management, external and internal stressors, and develop a routine to maximize performance and preparation. The goal is to develop a well-prepared athlete/team utilizing all resources. He administers, coordinates, develops, implements and teaches strength and conditioning programs for all WVU student-athletes with an emphasis on the football program. Joseph has coached 27 football players who earned All-America honors and more than 100 athletes who were either drafted or signed free-agent contracts in the NFL. Joseph, who was presented with his Master Strength and Conditioning Coaching distinction in 2014, served for five years as the assistant strength coach at Notre Dame (2003-08), working with football and was responsible for the strength and conditioning