New Senior Associate AD: Jon Mitchell

[OrangeXtreme]

 

[OrangeXtreme]

Jon Mitchell is joining the Syracuse University Athletics Department as the senior associate athletics director. He comes to Syracuse after more than seven years in sports medicine and administration at Appalachian State and brings more than 26 years of experience in the profession.

"Jon's knowledge and expertise will greatly benefit our student-athletes and their Syracuse experience," said Director of Athletics John Wildhack. "This new position in sport performance is critical in the support of our student-athletes in their sport, in the classroom and in their daily life. Jon will lead our professional staff in these areas."

Mitchell will be responsible for sports medicine, strength and conditioning, nutrition and mental health in the newly-created position in the Syracuse Athletics Department.

 

[SUDadx2]

Sounds great.

- Mental Health
- Nutrition
- Sports Medicine
- Strength and Conditioning


These are areas that could help Syracuse athletics to the next level.

 

[texascpa]

"Newly-created position". Just another sign that Syracuse is willing to spend money to get us to the next level.

 

[David321]

SU is dedicated to winning and taking sports very seriously. I see you Syracuse!

 

[BVille44]

Mitchell will be responsible for sports medicine, strength and conditioning, nutrition and mental health in the newly-created position in the Syracuse Athletics Department.

 

[sutomcat]

Interesting that Jon has spent most of his time at Gardner Webb, the school that we just lost SU Deputy AD Andrew Goodrich to.

He is apparently the AD to be named later.

I think there was a thread on the board not long ago expressing concern over the lack of staffing in this area. Looks like this has been addressed. I hope he will be able to help a lot of athletes at Syracuse in the future. Sounds like he is well positioned to do so.

 

[rrlbees]

I’m hoping this means more staff will be brought in for the area we are a little light in.

“Jon will lead our professional staff in these areas”

 

[Timonen]

I read it as Joni Mitchell first. Woulda been infinitely cooler but I presume less effective at the core task.

 

[OrangeXtreme]

I read it as Joni Mitchell first. Woulda been infinitely cooler but I presume less effective at the core task.

She's on the SU Planning Committee.

They're going to pave the SyraCruz Tailgating Space and put up a parking lot.

 

[Trueblue25]

Awesome, even players spoke of our nutrition arrangements lacking

 

[Ernj]

I can see more ESPN coverage too...

Where in the world isn't Scott Van Pelt?

 

[Stevenson]

I read it as Joni Mitchell first. Woulda been infinitely cooler but I presume less effective at the core task.

I see that original post from both sides now

 

[shu 49]

As I said before, nutrition is the biggest thing. H.s. Kids need to Eat pretty basic. Most middle to high protein, good carb, and good fat for kids is gonna work. As u get to d-1 levels u need, a expert to decide what food works for u and what doesn’t. I see too many changes as in up weight then down then up again. Look u need an olinemen to add muscle, u have great protein, low to medium carbs such as sweet potatoes, low glycemic fruits, and a lot of veges that are organic. Now a speed guy who has a super fast metabolism needs same protein with a bit more good fat in it, a lot of veges but also a bit higher glycemic index carbs, but not a ton. U can use more nanas, guacamole, olive oil, and such but at a higher caloric amount. If he needs strength but not size, it needs to be more in the 50 carbs, 30 percent protein, and 20 percent great fat. It’s a total individual thing that they need to cooperate with the coaches to find what each person needs. It’s a science. We need help bad in this area. I ain’t even talked about the lifting part. I hope we hit a home run with the food part. Kids shouldn’t be complaining or parents. I’m being picky I know and not everyone with a weight program can turn into a nose guard lmfao. 6-0. Go cus.