Zach Duval
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PUBLISHED: December 8, 2017 at 4:00 p.m. | UPDATED: September 23, 2021 at 11:00 a.m.
Role: Head strength and conditioning coach | 2021 Salary: $400,000
Alma mater: Nebraska (1998)
Connection to Frost: Frost and Duval go way back. Duval was an assistant in the NU strength program when Frost played quarterback here. He was a graduate assistant in 1995-96 and then an assistant strength coach from 1997-02.
What stands out: Duval is considered to be on the leading edge of strength and conditioning in college athletics. He puts an emphasis on sleep and nutrition, and reportedly developed a strong rapport with many UCF players in his two years there.
Did you know: In 2002, Duval founded Xplosive Edge in Omaha. His brother, Gibbie, now owns and operates the business.
College coaching experience
2016-17: UCF (director of sports performance for football)
2013-14: Wyoming (director of sports performance)
2010-13: Buffalo (director of sports performance)
2009: Creighton (director of athletics performance)
2008: Nebraska (assistant strength coach)
1997-02: Nebraska (assistant strength coach)
1995-96: Nebraska (graduate assistant, strength)
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