10/15/2024
Meet The Coaches-
Coach McCann has a Bachelor of Science (BS) from the University of Nebraska – Lincoln and holds a Master’s degree (MS) in Exercise Sciences from Concordia University Irvine. Coach McCann also holds top certifications in the field, Certified Strength & Conditioning Specialist (National Strength & Conditioning Association) as well as Westside Barbell Special Strengths.
Coach McCann was a four–year letter winner at the University of Nebraska, where he earned All–American honors in 2017 at the NCAA D1 Outdoor Championships. During his career at Nebraska, Coach McCann participated on numerous Big Ten championship teams and also received the 2016 Big Ten Sportsman’s Award.
Coach McCann holds a personal best in the high jump of 7’2.50’’ (2.20m) which ranks him in the top ten all–time outdoors for the Huskers. Coach McCann was the New York State high jump champion, the two–time Long Island champion, two–time county champion, and the New York’s Newsday – Suffolk County Track and Field Athlete of the Year.
Coach McCann joined the UNL Track and Field coaching staff following graduation for the 2018–2019 season as a volunteer assistant working with the Men’s Sprint/Hurdle/Relays as well as the Men’s and Women’s high Jump. During his time with the Huskers, Coach McCann mentored three Big Ten Conference Champions, multiple All–Americans, and one high jumper who later competed at the United States Olympic Trials. During the 2022 season, Coach McCann mentored the Class A Nebraska State High Jump Champion and five Nebraska state medalists. In 2023 and 2024, Coach McCann's high jumpers continued success taking home All–Class Gold, Class A Silver Medal, Class B Bronze Medal, and taking 4 out of the top 8 medal places in Class A.
In 2023–2024, Coach McCann served as the Strength and Conditioning Coach for the Lincoln Junior Stars hockey program, Reece Grosserode who earned All–American honors in the Triple Jump & Sami Campos, top ranked pole vaulter in United Sates for her age group.
TrackVille has high jump sessions on Wednesday and Sunday. Coach McCann is also available for private strength training or high jump sessions.
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