Matt Aldred

Biography

Matt Aldred reunites with U-M coach Dusty May serving as the University of Michigan basketball program's head strength and conditioning coach after spending the last six years with Furman University in the same capacity. He will also work with the U-M men's golf program. Aldred and May worked previously during the 2017-18 season at the University of Florida. ****** In his first season at Michigan (2024-25), Aldred helped the Wolverines win the Big Ten Tournament title, earning an automatic bid to the NCAA Tournament. In U-M’s first NCAA tournament appearance since 2021-22, the Wolverines advanced to the second weekend, ultimately falling to No. 1 Auburn in the Sweet 16. Michigan finished the season with a 27-10 record and a 14-6 record in the Big Ten. ****** Before coming to Ann Arbor, Aldred spent his final year at Furman holding the title of assistant head coach/director of basketball performance, becoming the nation's first basketball strength and conditioning coach to gain this promotion. Throughout his six years with Paladin coach Bob Richey, Aldred was responsible for all aspects of the strength and conditioning efforts for the men's basketball program. He also worked with the Paladin's men's golf team, and the men's and women's cross country while mentoring his team of strength and conditioning fellows. His three fellows went on to roles with Kentucky and Virginia men's basketball and the NFL's Los Angeles Rams. Furman compiled a 133-60 record during his six seasons, m