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Michigan names new strength coach following Ben Herbert’s departure

Andrew Olson

By Andrew Olson

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Michigan has its new strength coach. As expected, Sherrone Moore has promoted Justin Tress to Director of Strength and Conditioning.

Tress succeeds Ben Herbert, who left his post at U-M to join Jim Harbaugh’s Los Angeles Chargers staff.

“I am honored to represent the football program in this new role and appreciate Coach Sherrone Moore’s belief in my abilities and Coach Herbert’s endorsement,” Tress said via the team website. “It means a great deal to have both of these leaders showing faith in me and my abilities as a strength coach.

“I look forward to leading the strength and conditioning program with an exceptionally talented group of coaches,” added Tress. “We will continue to work together to develop our student-athletes’ bodies and minds for the field of competition. The roadmap has been created and we will work hard to pursue outstanding results in the weight room, with the goal of putting our players in the best position to succeed on the football field.”

Tress has been a member of the Michigan strength staff since 2018. He also has experience on staff at Alabama and under Herbert at Arkansas. Herbert offered a strong endorsement of his successor.

“I have known Coach Tress since 2014 and have worked in lockstep with him since 2017,” Herbert said. “For the past seven years, Justin and I have worked side-by-side through the highest of highs and lowest of lows. I have never once seen his commitment to me or to Michigan Football waiver. Justin is an incredible representation of intelligence, consistency and commitment. There is absolutely no doubt in my mind that he will continue to build upon the legacy we have established with Michigan Football.”

In addition to Tress’ promotion, the program also announced that Abigail O’Connor will remain with the program as Director of Football Performance Nutrition.

Andrew Olson

A former Florida beat reporter, Andrew writes for the Saturday Tradition News Desk.