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Ben Herbert

Ben Herbert is an American football coach, currently the executive director of player performance for the Los Angeles Chargers of the National Football League (NFL). He previously served as the head strength and conditioning coach at the University of Arkansas, University of Wisconsin, and the University of Michigan; where he helped the Michigan Wolverines football program win a national championship in 2023.

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Ben Herbert
Los Angeles Chargers
TitleExecutive director of player performance
Personal information
Born (1979-11-30) November 30, 1979
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, U.S.
Career information
PositionsDefensive end, linebacker
CollegeWisconsin (1998–2001)
Career history
  • Wisconsin (2002)
    Intern
  • Wisconsin (2003–2008)
    Assistant strength & conditioning coach
  • Wisconsin (2009–2012)
    Head of strength & conditioning coach
  • Arkansas (2013–2017)
    Head of strength & conditioning coach
  • Michigan (2018–2023)
    Assistant head coach & director of strength and conditioning
  • Los Angeles Chargers (2024–present)
    Executive director of player performance
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Ben Herbert (born November 30, 1979) is an American football coach, currently the executive director of player performance for the Los Angeles Chargers of the National Football League (NFL). He previously served as the head strength and conditioning coach at the University of Arkansas, University of Wisconsin, and the University of Michigan; where he helped the Michigan Wolverines football program win a national championship in 2023.1

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References

  1. Cohen, Michael (September 27, 2023). "Why a Strength Coach is Michigan Football's Ultimate Weapon: 'Nobody's This Good'". Fox Sports. Retrieved January 30, 2024.
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