Strength & conditioning coach veteran Robert McLean was named Penn State hockey[apos]s head strength & conditioning coach on July 17, 2012.
McLean, who came to Penn State with more than nine years of NHL experience, served as the head strength & conditioning coach for the Colorado Avalanche for two seasons (2010-12). Prior to Colorado, McLean was the head strength & conditioning specialist for BRS Sports for two years and also worked as a strength & conditioning specialist with High Performance Specialists from 1999-2000.
McLean also served on the equipment staffs for the Stanley Cup champion Colorado Avalanche and New Jersey Devils in 1996 and 2000, respectively. He holds certification as a strength and conditioning specialist from the National Strength and Conditioning Association.
[quote]I am absolutely thrilled to welcome Rob to the Penn State hockey family,[quote] Penn State women[apos]s hockey head coach Josh Brandwene said. [quote]He has worked successfully with many NHL players, and his training philosophies are in exact alignment with the conditioning goals for our program. We are very grateful to have his day-to-day involvement with the women[apos]s team.[quote]