
Jacob Behara
MS, Health and Human Performance
Jacob comes to us from the University of Kansas where he is currently an assistant strength and conditioning coach for track and field. At KU, Jacob has had the incredible opportunity to work with athletes at the highest level such as an Olympic gold medalist, multiple Olympians, national champions, as well as Big 12 champions. Before moving to Lawrence, Jacob was a performance specialist for Michael Johnson Performance at Spire Institute. At MJP, he was in charge of programming and leading the sessions for 50+ high level high school and post high school basketball academy athletes as well as 20 regional track and field athletes. Prior to MJP, Jacob was the assistant strength and conditioning coach at Stetson University where he was primarily responsible for baseball, lacrosse, men’s and women’s soccer, and rowing.
Education:
Oklahoma State University (2014)
Masters of Science: Health and Human Performance
Oklahoma State University (2012)
Bachelors of Science: Nutritional Sciences
Certifications:
National Strength and Conditioning Association: Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist
United States Track and Field and Cross Country Association: Strength and Conditioning Coach
United States of America Weightlifting: Sports Performance Coach Level 1
American Red Cross: First Aid and Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation