KENT, Ohio – Kent State University Director of Athletics Joel Nielsen announced modifications to the strength and conditioning staff on Monday (July 11). Rhen Vail has been named head basketball strength and conditioning coach, while graduate assistants Sean Lockwood and Mary Catherine Powers have been promoted to full-time assistant strength and conditioning coach roles.
"Creating support staff positions that are basketball-specific strategically aligns with our goal of gaining 'national distinction' through our men's basketball program," Nielsen said. "The investment made to create the MAC's first basketball-only strength position, in addition to our basketball-only academic counselor, is a direct reflection of the priority we place on the student-athlete experience at Kent State.