Michael Wenger joined the Baylor University Athletics Performance staff in the Spring of 2019. He currently serves as an Assistant Director of Athletics Performance working with Baylor’s Volleyball and Softball programs. He assists with Men's and Women's Cross Country.
Wenger has also worked with Baylor’s Men’s and Women’s Tennis programs. His title changed to Assistant Director in August of 2022.
Wenger came to Baylor from Syracuse University where he served as a volunteer assistant for Football. Prior to Syracuse, Wenger worked as a graduate assistant strength and conditioning coach at Ithaca College from 2016-2018. At Ithaca, he oversaw all aspects of strength and conditioning for Baseball, Softball, Women’s Swimming and Men’s & Women’s Diving along with assisting Football, Soccer, Basketball, and Wrestling.
Wenger graduated from the University of Pittsburgh in 2016 where he earned his undergraduate degree in Exercise Science. He earned a Master of Science degree in Exercise and Sport Sciences with a concentration in Human Performance from Ithaca College. Wenger holds certifications through the CSCCa (SCCC), and NSCA (CSCS).
The Mechanicsburg, Penn., native resides in Waco with his wife Kelcy and their dogs, Bear and Brooklyn.
What year did you start working at Baylor Athletics?
2019
Where is your hometown?
Mechanicsburg, PA
Best part of the job:
Working with the student-athletes.
Favorite quote:
“It’s hard to beat a person who never gives up.” - Babe Ruth
More about Mike:
In my free time, I enjoy hiking, traveling, and spending time with family.
