Delta State University

Kevin Rodriguez enters his third season as the Head Strength & Conditioning Coach at Delta State University.

He was named to his post on Monday, Jan. 21, 2019 by Mike Kinnison, Director of Athletics. Rodriquez comes to Delta State from Angelo State University, where he worked extensively with the Rams' programming for women's soccer, men's basketball, women's volleyball and football.

Rodriguez, a 2016 graduate of Texas A&M University-Kingsville, holds accreditation with the USA Weightlifting as a Level 1 Strength & Conditioning Specialist. He is also certified by the American Red Cross in CPR/AED. 

The Harlingen, Texas native has worked extensively to build his coaching portfolio. While at Texas A&M_Kingsville, Rodriguez implemented programming for women's golf and track and field while assisting workouts for eight of the Javelinas' teams. During the summer of 2016, he worked with the University of Louisiana at Lafayette with their Olympic sports training program, including classes on proper Olympic weightlifting technique.

During the summers of 2017 and 2018, Rodriguez spent time at the University of Mississippi and Mississippi State University, where he worked with the Rebels' men's basketball and women's golf programs, and the Bulldogs' summer football camps. 

While completing his master's at Angelo State, Rodriguez created and implemented programming for women's soccer, men's basketball, women's volleyball and football. He also administered workouts for various ASU teams while directing the Rams intern schedules and instructional groups. 

At every spot along the way, he has managed the weight facility while maintaining equipment. 

Rodriguez is a 2016 graduate of Texas A&M University-Kingsville with a bachelor's degree in exercise science. He completed his master's in education with a focus in student development and leadership from Angelo State University in May 2018.