Matt Wells, MS, CSCS, is the Head Strength & Conditioning Coach at Westminster University with a diverse background spanning collegiate athletics, high-performance sport, and clinical exercise physiology. He earned his master's degree in Sports Performance & Conditioning from Southern Utah University, where his research focused on improving explosive performance in competitive athletes. Wells is a Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist (CSCS) and has coached athletes from the youth level through NCAA Division I and Division II competition. His experience includes working with Olympic sport athletes at the University of Utah, preparing athletes for the NFL Combine, developing multi-sport collegiate strength and conditioning programs, and applying evidence-based performance training in both athletic and clinical settings.
Wells believes the weight room is about far more than building strength, it is a place where athletes develop discipline, confidence, resilience, and leadership. His coaching philosophy combines science-backed training with intentional relationships to help athletes become faster, stronger, more explosive, and more durable while preparing them for success beyond their sport. He is committed to creating a culture where athletes embrace hard work, compete with purpose, and pursue continual growth every day.Â
