MADISON, NJ (January 11, 2021)- FDU Florham Director of Athletics, Jenn Noon announced the hiring of Rory Gallagher as the Head Strength and Conditioning Coach/Fitness Coordinator for Devils Athletics.
 
"Promoting Rory Gallagher to Head Strength and Conditioning Coach was a no brainer," explained Noon. "His loyalty, commitment, and willingness to engage with our student-athletes and coaches during these unprecedented times have been immeasurable.  Rory is very knowledgeable, has valuable experience at all levels, and his workouts are creative, intense and energizing. I am looking forward to Rory leading our strength and conditioning department to new heights!" 
 
Gallagher has spent the previous year and a half as the Graduate Assistant Strength and Conditioning Coach for the Devils, working towards a Master's Degree in Sports Administration. During his time as the GA strength coach, Gallagher assisted in all aspects of strength and conditioning for all 19 sports programs, heading Men's Soccer, Women's Lacrosse, Volleyball and Men's and Women's Tennis. During the fall of 2020, Rory successfully navigated Devils Athletics, the student-athletes and staff to a safe and healthy return to the fitness center and weight room. This included a reorganization of all inside facilities and the addition of outdoor training.
 
"I would like to thank Director of Athletics, Jenn Noon and the entire search committee for the opportunity to be named the Head Strength and Conditioning Coach/Fitness Coordinator for the FDU Devils," said Gallagher after being named Head Strength Coach. "FDU Athletics continuously strives for excellence and I am incredibly fortunate to work with such amazing coaches, athletic training staff and student-athletes. The entire FDU Athletic Department is extremely committed to the success of our student-athletes, both in-and-out of sports, and I'm very excited to be a part of that."

Prior to his time at FDU, Gallagher was at New Jersey Institute of Technology (NJIT) as the Intern Strength and Conditioning Coach. During his time as a Highlander, he was in charge of Men's Tennis and the Outdoor T&F Throwers. He also assisted in all aspects of strength and conditioning for all 17 sports.

Gallagher is a graduate of The College of New Jersey (TCNJ) where he earned his Bachelor's Degree in Health and Exercise Science.  He's also a Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist through the NSCA, USAW Level 1, a Certified Exercise Physiologist through ACSM and holds Reflexive Performance Reset Level 1 certification.

Rory is currently the Director of Athletic Performance of Team Sports at Centercourt Sports Academy located in Morristown, NJ, and oversees the sports performance training for all club sports teams.