Rob Oviatt

Assistant Athletic Director for Physical Development

Education

University of Alabama, B.S., 1976-1980
University of Mississippi, M.E., 1981-1983

Coaching Experience

    * Washington State University, Director of Physical Development, 2000-present
    * Louisiana State University, Head Strength and Conditioning Coach, 1999-2000
    * University of Kentucky, Head Strength and Conditioning Coach, 1995-1998
    * Soviet Sports Institute, June 1988
    * Oregon State University, Head Strength and Conditioning Coach, 1985-1995
    * University of Houston, Graduate Assistant Strength Coach, 1985
    * Texas A&M, Graduate Assistant Strength Coach, 1983-1984
    * University of Mississippi, Weightlifting Instructor and Volunteer Assistant Strength Coach, 1981-1983

Wife: Kathleen Oviatt
Children: April, Allison, Lindsay, William

Background

In 1997 and again in 1998 Coach Oviatt was voted S.E.C. Strength Coach of the Year by the coaches of the S.E.C. In March of 2000 he joined the Washington State Athletic staff as the new Director of Physical Development. Rob holds an ISSA Master of Fitness Science certification as well as a Level I USWF Certification. In May of 2001 at the 1st annual CSCCa National Convention in Salt Lake City, UT, Rob received the highest level of certification for collegiate strength and conditioning professionals being honored as a Masters Strength and Conditioning Coach (MSCC). As a member of the Board of Directors of the recently formed Collegiate Strength and Conditioning Coaches Association, Rob was awarded the office of President within the organization in May of 2004.