St. John's University Athletics
Tyler Watson Joins Men’s Basketball Staff as Strength and Conditioning Coach
6/16/2021 2:30:00 PM | Men's Basketball
Watson comes to Queens following two seasons with the Tennessee Lady Vols
QUEENS, N.Y. – Head Coach Mike Anderson announced on Wednesday that Tyler Watson has joined his staff as the team's strength and conditioning coach.
"Tyler is going to bring experience, excitement and energy to our basketball program," said Anderson. "He will build our young men up and challenge them both mentally and physically so they can reach their full potential as basketball players."
Watson comes to Queens after spending the last two seasons as the director of women's basketball sports performance at Tennessee. While in Knoxville, he constructed and implemented the strength, conditioning and nutrition programs for one of college basketball's most storied programs, helping the Lady Vols turn in two-year record of 38-18 with an NCAA Tournament berth this past season.
"I am extremely grateful for Coach Anderson giving me this opportunity at St. John's working with a basketball program with such rich tradition and history," said Watson. "I am excited to implement a sports performance model that reflects our style of play, which is fast and physical."
Prior to his time at Tennessee, Watson spent one season at Missouri State as an assistant strength and conditioning coach, overseeing activities for men's and women's basketball as well as men's and women's golf. During his one year in Springfield, Watson helped the Lady Bears reach the Sweet 16 before heading to Knoxville with Head Coach Kellie Harper.
From 2015-18, Watson served as the head strength and conditioning coach at Elon University, overseeing all 16 of the athletic department's varsity teams while working directly with men's basketball, women's basketball, volleyball, women's lacrosse and track & field.
Before taking over at Elon, Watson undertook stints as an assistant at both Tennessee State and Clemson. During his time at Tennessee State, Watson was involved in implementing the strength and conditioning program for both the men's and women's basketball programs.
Watson, who holds a Level I sports performance certification from USA Weightlifting, also held internships with Southern Miss, Vanderbilt and the Buffalo Bills.
Watson, a native of Chattanooga, Tenn., graduated with a degree in exercise science from the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga in 2014.
"Tyler is going to bring experience, excitement and energy to our basketball program," said Anderson. "He will build our young men up and challenge them both mentally and physically so they can reach their full potential as basketball players."
Watson comes to Queens after spending the last two seasons as the director of women's basketball sports performance at Tennessee. While in Knoxville, he constructed and implemented the strength, conditioning and nutrition programs for one of college basketball's most storied programs, helping the Lady Vols turn in two-year record of 38-18 with an NCAA Tournament berth this past season.
"I am extremely grateful for Coach Anderson giving me this opportunity at St. John's working with a basketball program with such rich tradition and history," said Watson. "I am excited to implement a sports performance model that reflects our style of play, which is fast and physical."
Prior to his time at Tennessee, Watson spent one season at Missouri State as an assistant strength and conditioning coach, overseeing activities for men's and women's basketball as well as men's and women's golf. During his one year in Springfield, Watson helped the Lady Bears reach the Sweet 16 before heading to Knoxville with Head Coach Kellie Harper.
From 2015-18, Watson served as the head strength and conditioning coach at Elon University, overseeing all 16 of the athletic department's varsity teams while working directly with men's basketball, women's basketball, volleyball, women's lacrosse and track & field.
Before taking over at Elon, Watson undertook stints as an assistant at both Tennessee State and Clemson. During his time at Tennessee State, Watson was involved in implementing the strength and conditioning program for both the men's and women's basketball programs.
Watson, who holds a Level I sports performance certification from USA Weightlifting, also held internships with Southern Miss, Vanderbilt and the Buffalo Bills.
Watson, a native of Chattanooga, Tenn., graduated with a degree in exercise science from the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga in 2014.
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