Faculty and Staff

Biography

Hardwick received his Master of Applied Sport Science degree at Indiana University. While there, he was a graduate student assistant for Indiana strength and conditioning. Part of his role was to facilitate the training for all varsity athletes. Prior to his full-time position at Marian, he spent his time as a strength and conditioning coach in downtown Indy at Lift Lab. This small, privately owned gym consistently sends numerous weightlifting athletes to national and world-level competitions. While there, he had the privilege to work with athletes of all ages and abilities to help maximize their individual performance.

Education

• M.S. in Applied Sport Science, Indiana University
• B.S. in Kinesiology, IUPUI

Professional Affiliations

• National Strength and Conditioning Association
• USA Weightlifting

Area of Interest

Olympic weightlifting effects on individual sport performance, neuromuscular responses to maximal lower body force output, nutritional demands of team and individual sport athletes.