Episode #035: Michael Silbernagel

Michael Silbernagel is the Head Strength and Conditioning Coach at the University of Mary. Coach Silbernagel overtook the Marauders Strength department in 2011 and currently oversees the training of all 17 varsity teams. Prior to his arrival at U. Mary, Silbernagel spent time as an assistant coach at Colorado State University from 2005-2010 and started his career at University of North Dakota as a graduate assistant coach. Coach Silbernagel is a Master Strength & Conditioning Coach through the Collegiate Strength and Conditioning Association earning the highest honor in the profession in 2017. In addition to having had his research published in the Journal of Strength and Conditioning Research, he is a sought after coach who has presented a numerous state and regional clinics. On top of this, he is also the NSCA State Director for North Dakota. 

An athlete in his own right, Silbernagel is a former collegiate football player at Valley City State University and a competitive powerlifter. He wont the 2010 USA Powerlifting Raw National Championship and continues to compete in local and regional events that fundraise for children with disabilities.