Head Strength & Conditioning Coach
A graduate of Valley City State University, Silbernagel started his path in strength and conditioning as a Graduate Assistant in 2003 at the University of North Dakota where he earned a master's degree in Kinesiology. He then became an Assistant Strength & Conditioning Coach at Colorado State from 2005-2010.
Currently, Silbernagel is in his 12th year as the Head Strength & Conditioning Coach at the University of Mary. He started the Strength & Conditioning Department from the ground up in January of 2011 and now has two Graduate Assistants as part of his staff.
A competitive power lifter, Silbernagel was the 2010 USA Power Lifting 242-pound Raw National Champion. He still competes each year in the Relentless Minnesota while fundraising for Hope Kids.
Michael would like to recognize and thank the many mentors and colleagues who have helped him during his journey: Jared Nessland, Greg Scanlan, Nate Baukol, Cori Metzgar, Nick Zostautas, Rhonda Olson, and Roger Thomas.
He would also like to thank the following: his parents, Steve and Jane, for raising him right and supporting him along the way; his wife, Jenny; and sons, Hunter and Carter for their love and support while letting him live his dream every day.
