San Francisco – New Lions head of strength and conditioning Harold Nash Jr. was a captain at the University of Southwest Louisiana (now Louisiana-Lafayette) and then spent 10 years in the CFL as an all-star defensive back.
Having played the game gives him a unique perspective and understanding of players, according to former Patriots linebacker Willie McGinest, who played in New England when Nash Jr. was an assistant strength and conditioning coach with the Patriots in 2005.
“He played the sport, so he understands it,” McGinest said during a media event.