Diversity in Coaching: Making an Impact Beyond Training and Performance
As a native of Durham, NC, Megan Young attended the University of North Carolina-Wilmington. There, she earned a bachelor of arts in Physical Education with a concentration in Exercise Science. She competed there as a NCAA Division I, varsity student-athlete, earning multiple awards in the Discus and Shot Put events. Megan went on to Baylor University to complete her master's degree in Exercise Science, with a concentration in Strength and Conditioning. During that time she was a graduate teaching assistant and interned with the Baylor Athletic Performance Staff. Her duties were to assist with football and most Olympic sports teams. Coach Young is currently in her 4th year at Auburn University and is directly responsible for year-long programing and implementation of all strength and conditioning related activities for the Tiger's women's soccer and women's basketball programs. Coach Young is the Public Relations Director, as well as serves on the Board of Directors for the Young Strength and Conditioning Coaches Association (YSCCA). Coach Young has worked with multiple SEC conference and NCAA championship teams as well as professional athletes. Megan is currently working towards a PhD of Adult Education at Auburn University and holds the following certifications: NSCA, Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist USATF, Coaches Course Certification USAW, Weightlifting Level 1 Certification CSCCa, Strength and Conditioning Coach Certified John Stucky Award Recipient
