Matt Mariani Position: Graduate Assistant

Matt Mariani has served as a graduate assistant strength and conditioning coach since 2010.

Prior to his graduate assistantship, Mariani spent four years at Illinois State as a student volunteer strength and conditioning coach while he earned his bachelor's degree in physical education. During that time, Mariani worked with every athletic team at ISU.

A native of Wayne, Ill., Mariani is currently working toward his master's degree in sport psychology. He is a Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist (CSCS) and USA Weightlifting Certified Sports Performance Coach.