Indiana State University Athletics

Entering his twelvth year as Director of Strength and Conditioning, David McMannus is a proud alumnus that jumped at the opportunity to come back to Indiana State University and take over the physical development of the athletics program. McMannus oversees the design and implementation of the strength and conditioning as well as the performance nutrition of 16 teams and over 350 student athletes.
 
Since taking over the program, ISU Athletics have had very successful results. The program boasts a number of Missouri Valley Conference Champions, All-Americans, National Champions, Professional Athletes (NFL, MLB, Nike) and even multiple Olympians including two in this last year’s Rio Summer Games. Of equal importance, the injuries per sport have also greatly reduced.
 
McMannus is a member and certified coach of the Collegiate Strength and Conditioning Coaches Association. McMannus is also a Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist through the NSCA and he also holds a certification and membership with USAW.

Before taking over as Director of the Sycamore Strength & Conditioning program, McMannus accomplished two professional NFL Internships with the Chicago Bears and the Indianapolis Colts under the tutelage of Rusty Jones and Jon Torine, respectively.
 
McMannus attended ISU where he played football and earned his bachelor's in exercise science. He continued to work with Sycamore athletics and earned his master’s of science. A part-time lecturer and Martial Arts Instructor at Indiana State University.