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Tad Johnson

Tad Johnson serves as the Head Strength Coach for the Clarkson Hockey Programs.  He also oversee's the entire Athletics Depeartment's Strength and Conditioning Staff and has been instrumental in making the Morrison and Yainokous Strength Facilities a driving force in the success of Golden Knights Athletics.  

Over the past 11 seasons, the Clarkson Hockey programs have benefited greatly from the experience, passion and knowledge of Tad Johnson. Clarkson added a key member to the staff with the announcement of Johnson as the new Strength & Conditioning Coach for the Green and Gold's hockey programs in the fall of 2013.  Clarkson's last 5 NHL signings were all un drafted free agents and much of their development can be attributed to the gains made in their off ice training.

Since Johnson's arrival, the Knights have been one of the most well condition teams in the nation and have proven to be one of the toughest teams to play against on opponent's schedules.

In 2013-14, 2016-17 and 2017-18 Johnson was a driving force for the Golden Knights Women's team, helping them build the endurance and strength necessary to win NCAA titles.

Johnson came to Clarkson from the University of Minnesota where he served as an assistant strength and conditioning coach since January 2012. While with the Gophers he worked with numerous athletic teams, including men's and women's hockey, implementing strength and conditioning programs along with performing and managing all athlete testing and tracking.

In 2012-13 Johnson played a key role in helping the University of Minnesota's Women's Hockey team build the endurance and strength to complete a 41-0 season with the 2013 national championship. Johnson has also worked with former Gopher professional athletes in hockey, swimming and basketball.

"Joining the Clarkson Hockey programs is a very exciting opportunity for me", stated Johnson when he was hired. "It is an exciting time to be a Golden Knight. The passion of the University and the town for Golden Knight hockey is outstanding. Coaches and administrators dedicated to helping the athletes reach their individual and team goals is what every strength coach is looking for, and I have found that at Clarkson."

Johnson holds a Bachelor's of Science degree in Human Performance and Fitness from Northern State University (August 2010) and a Master's of Education degree in Applied Kinesiology (May, 2012) from the University of Minnesota.

Johnson and his wife, Alycia make their home in Potsdam with their sons, Jacory and Blaize.
 
The Tad Johnson File
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Hometown
Spearfish, South Dakota
Professional Credentials
M.Ed., CSCS
Professional Experience
Strength and Conditioning Coach, Clarkson University (2013-Present)
Associate Director of Strength and Conditioning, University of Minnesota (2012-2013)
Education
Master of Education, Applied Kinesiology, University of Minnesota (2012)
Bachelor of Science, Human Performance and Fitness, Northern State University (2010)
Team/Athlete Accomplishments
5 NCAA Championships
4 ECAC Tournament Titles
4 ECAC Regular Season Titles
2 WCHA Tournament Titles
1 WCHA Regular Season Title
30+ All-Americans
4 Patty Kazmaier Award Winners