Blair Wagner - Softball Coach - University of Washington Athletics

Blair Wagner

Title:
Strength & Conditioning Coach
Email:
blairw3@uw.edu
Phone:
(206) 616-6206

Wagner, a native of Cheyenne, Wyo., is entering his second season with the University of Washington Olympic Sports Strength and Conditioning Department, but first with the men's rowing program. He currently oversees men's rowing, softball, women's tennis, and track & field (throwers). During his time in Seattle, Wagner was fortunate enough to serve as the Head Strength Coach for the WNBA's Seattle Storm during the 2016 season.

Prior to his arrival at the UW, he spent nine months training the United States Army, 1^st Special Forces Group, Green Berets, in Tacoma, WA. Before arriving in the Pacific Northwest, Wagner spent four years with Eastern Michigan University, honoring three of those as Head Sports Performance Coach. An assistant strength and conditioning coach at The Citadel from 2007 - 2010, the 32-year-old Wagner completed his master's degree in Exercise & Sport Science from The Citadel Graduate College in August 2010. His first full-time opportunity was in the fall of 2007, where he was hired on with the College of Charleston. Prior to arriving in Charleston, S.C., Wagner spent a short time as a volunteer strength coach at the University of Nebraska Kearney.

Wagner attended the University of Wyoming and obtained his bachelor's degree in Kinesiology and Health Promotion while working primarily with the Wyoming's football and strength and conditioning programs. Wagner holds certifications from the Collegiate Strength and Conditioning Coaches Association, National Strength and Conditioning Association, USA Weightlifting, National Academy of Sports Medicine, Precision Nutrition, International Youth and Conditioning Association and is currently completing EXOS Performance Coach Certification.

"Being named strength and conditioning coach for this program was not only a huge honor but something I have secretly wished for since my arrival at Washington. The history, tradition, and prestigious nature of this team will make me a better coach. I'm always searching for opportunities to grow and develop personally and professionally. Coach Callahan, his staff and the athletes who make up this team will aid in that next challenge in my career. I look forward to not only developing these athletes physically and mentally, but aiding in their development as men, future fathers, husbands, and leaders in our community."