Nathan Culbreath - Assistant Strength and Conditioning Coach (MBB, WSOC, BVB) - Staff Directory

Staff Directory

Nathan Culbreath

Title:
Assistant Strength and Conditioning Coach (MBB, WSOC, BVB)
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EDUCATION:

Houston Christian University - 2019-2023

YEARS AT SAN FRANCISCO:

2024 - Present / Assistant Strength and Conditioning Coach

CAREER HIGHLIGHTS AT SAN FRANCISCO:

Arrived on the Hilltop in 2024 as the Assistant Strength and Conditioning Coach, leading the development of student-athletes through strength and conditioning, performance optimization, and injury prevention...Brings a performance-driven and athlete-centered approach rooted in both science and experience
Has contributed to the development of multiple All-West Coast Conference (WCC) performers, including First Team All-WCC, Second Team All-WCC, All-Freshman Team selections, and a WCC Newcomer of the Year

OTHER CAREER HIGHLIGHTS:

Serves as the Head of Strength and Conditioning for Empower Me Academy based in San Francisco, Calif., working alongside former Don Jerome Gumbs to develop youth athletes and instill foundational performance habits
Gained experience at the University of Colorado, where he worked with men’s golf, women’s volleyball, women’s basketball, and men’s basketball under Steve Englehart...During his time with the men’s basketball program, the Buffaloes earned an NCAA Tournament berth and advanced to the Round of 32 with a win over Florida...Assisted in the development of current NBA players KJ Simpson, Tristan da Silva, and Cody Williams, while also contributing to training environments that included athletes such as Spencer Dinwiddie, Derrick White, and Jalen Green
Completed an internship with Houston Christian's Strength and Conditioning department under Trevor Kana, assisting with football performance and contributing to the development of Super Bowl Champion and current Philadelphia Eagle Jalyx Hunt
Trained under Leo Johnson at LJ Performance Training, where he worked with professional, collegiate, and elite high school athletes...Contributed to the development of high-level performers, including five-time Pro Bowler CeeDee Lamb and former NBA center Tacko Fall, while gaining exposure to NBA, NFL, and international training environments
Founded Body By Nate in 2020, a personal training business focused on developing athletes through individualized programming and high-performance training

PERSONAL HIGHLIGHTS:

Currently pursuing his Master's of Science in Kinesiology with a concentration in Sport Management at Houston Christian
Four-year member of the football team as a wide receiver at Houston Christian from 2019-2023
Culbreath’s philosophies center on building resilient, explosive, and high-performing athletes through a combination of strength development, movement quality, and a culture of accountability...His experience across professional, collegiate, and youth levels position him as a dynamic and forward-thinking leader in sports performance