Colorado University Athletics
Volleyball
- Title:
- Assistant Director of Sports Performance
Chris Sheckler is in his second year as the assistant speed-strength and conditioning coach for women's basketball and volleyball, joining the Colorado staff in August 2012.
Sheckler, 27, came to CU from Montana State, where he was the assistant strength and conditioning coach for the Bobcats for one year (2011-12). While at MSU, Sheckler designed and implemented strength and conditioning programs for men’s and women’s basketball, men’s and women’s alpine and nordic skiing, as well and women’s golf, while assisting with football.  He went to MSU from South Dakota State where he spent two seasons (2009-11) as a graduate assistant strength and conditioning coach.
He graduated from Dakota Wesleyan University in 2009, where he received a Bachelor's degree in Exercise Science. He earned a Master of Science in Sports Science from South Dakota State in 2011. He also maintains strength and conditioning certifications through the National Strength and Conditioning Association (NSCA), the Collegiate Strength and Conditioning Coaches Association (CSCCA) and USA Weightlifting.
While at Dakota Wesleyan, Sheckler was an NAIA scholar All-American in football, an All-GPAC linebacker and a recipient of the Dakota Wesleyan Matthew D. Smith Award, which is given to the most outstanding senior student-athlete. He also lettered three years in track and field, where he participated in the hammer and indoor weight throws.Â
He was born August 6, 1986 in Cody, Wyo., and graduated from Rock Springs High School (Rock Springs, Wyo.) where he lettered in football, track and field, and hockey. His hobbies include cycling, hunting, fishing, skiing and snowboarding. He also competes in Olympic weightlifting and the Scottish Highland Games.
