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2014 National Conference

Pat Ivey

Athletic Performance: Taking our Profession to the Next Level

Presentation Summary:
The climate of collegiate athletics is evolving. To meet the needs of this change, the Strength & Conditioning professional is positioned to meet many of these needs. The Mizzou Athletic Performance staff will explore some areas that will have an impact on us moving forward. Topics such as professionalism, staff development, sustainability, having a comprehensive integrated approach to training, and organizing to stay relevant. You will hear from multiple members of the Athletic Performance members on these topics with helpful ideas and anecdotes from our experiences.

Biography:
Pat Ivey was name the National Strength and Conditioning Coach of the Year in 2013. This award proceeded his completion of a Ph.D. in Sport Psychology from the University of Missouri in 2013. In 2012, Ivey attained the status of Master Strength and Conditioning Coach from the Collegiate Strength and Conditioning Coaches Association.
In February 2011 Pat Ivey was named Associate Athletic Director for Athletic Performance for the University of Missouri after serving the previous four years as Assistant Director for Athletic Performance and three years as the Director of Strength and Conditioning. In this role he is responsible for the entire player development program for football, overseeing the development of Missouri's remaining varsity sports, as well as sports nutrition.
Prior to his arrival at Missouri, Ivey was the Director of Strength and Conditioning at The University of Tulsa for two years (2002-2004) where he directed the efforts of all 18 sports programs. Ivey spent time as an Assistant Director, Graduate Assistant, and defensive end at the University of Missouri over the course of nine years. As the Assistant Director of Strength and Conditioning from 2001-2002 Ivey assisted with every aspect of Tiger football player development.
Ivey lettered as a defensive end at Missouri from 1993-95. In 1995, he was the strongest athlete in the history of Missouri. Ivey was signed by the San Diego Chargers and spent two seasons on their roster. Ivey then worked as a Graduate Assistant Strength and Conditioning Coach at the University of Missouri while splitting time with both the Denver Broncos and the Green Bay Packers. While serving as a graduate assistant, Ivey worked with several sports including football, track and field, wrestling, and baseball.
Ivey received his undergraduate degree in 1996 in Hotel and Restaurant Management and he completed his master?s in Health Education and Promotion with an emphasis in Curriculum and Instruction in 2000. Ivey holds certifications from the Collegiate Strength and Conditioning Coaches Association, the National Strength and Conditioning Association, and United States Weightlifting. Ivey is married to the former Starla Green from Hannibal, Missouri and they have two daughters, Paisli and Serena.