Matt Jennings

Biography

Matt Jennings was hired in 2007 as a member of the athletics strength and conditioning staff. He was promoted to Assistant Athletics Director for Strength and Conditioning in April of 2021. Jennings oversees the strength and conditioning for all of Xavier's 19 NCAA Division I teams. Jennings’ previous experience includes time as a strength coach at Wake Forest University, the University of South Carolina and High Point University in addition to a graduate assistant position at the University of Tennessee and an internship with the NFL’s Tampa Bay Buccaneers. He came to Xavier from High Point University, where he had been the head strength and conditioning coach since June of 2007. Jennings, who was born in Winston-Salem, N.C., received a bachelor of arts degree in physical education and exercise sports science from North Carolina in 1996. Jennings also was a two-year member of the Tar Heel football team. Jennings completed a master’s degree in sport administration from Tennessee in 1998. He is a member of the CSCCA (Collegiate Strength and Conditioning Coaches Association) and holds the certification of MSCC (Master Strength and Conditioning Coach). Jennings and his wife, Jill, are the proud parents of three children, Delaney, Zachary and Jacob. Highlights of Coach Jennings' career include: Coaching High Point University 2007-2009 Inaugural Head Strength & Conditioning Coach / 16 Big South Conference Teams University of South Carolina 2004-2007 Assistant Strength & Conditioni