Austin Vaughan is in his first year as an Assistant Strength and Conditioning Coach at Duquesne University. Vaughan works directly with women’s lacrosse, men’s soccer, acrobatics & tumbling, and rowing.
Before arriving on the Bluff, Vaughan completed a brief internship at IMG Academy. Prior to that, he spent two years at Bryant University where he worked with men’s & women’s basketball, swim, track & field (throws), and cheer, while assisting with football. Additionally, Vaughan also has previous experience accrued via training athletes at Sports Performance House, in Portsmouth, Virginia and Bridgewater College, where he was a strength and conditioning student assistant.
Vaughan received a bachelor's degree in exercise science from Bridgewater College, along with obtaining a minor in coaching. Furthermore, he holds several coaching certifications in the field (NSCA CSCS; USAW Level 1; FMS Level 1; First Aid & CPR). Austin is a native of Chesapeake, Virginia and currently resides on the Bluff.
