Youngstown State University

Credentials:

• Certified Strength & Conditioning Specialist (CSCS).
• Applied Performance Coach Certified (APCC).
• International Universities Strength and Conditioning Association IQF Level 1
• Certified Basketball Speed Specialist (CBSS).

Nick Calhoun serves as the Head of Men's Basketball Sports Performace at Youngstown State, a role he began in July 2026. He has been a member of the sports peformance staff on a full-time basis since 2020 after previously holding a graduate assistant position in the department.

In his role, Calhoun works directly with the Penguins' men’s basketball and men’s golf programs, and he was the bowling team's sports performance coach when it won the national championship in 2024. Utilizing technologies such as Kinexon and VALD, Calhoun’s expertise contributes significantly to the physical readiness of student-athletes, helping them excel in their respective competitions.

Calhoun holds two master’s degrees from YSU, one in professional communication and one health and human services. Calhoun played basketball at Fairmont State and graduated with his bachelor of science degree in 2017.