Nick Brundy Named Head of Sport Performance at Macalester

ST. PAUL, Minn. – Macalester College Associate Vice President for Student Affairs/Director of Athletics Donnie Brooks introduced the hiring of Nick Brundy as Head of Sport Performance and Deno Fitness Center Manager. Brundy will likely be liable for the athletic improvement of the Scots’ 21 intercollegiate athletic applications.

Brundy involves Macalester after spending six years within the power and conditioning division at fellow MIAC member Augsburg University, his alma mater. For the previous three years, he served because the Head Strength and Conditioning Coach, overseeing all facets of power and conditioning for all 22 of Augsburg’s varsity sports activities. Brundy started his stint at Augsburg because the Assistant Strength and Conditioning Coach, working carefully with soccer, basketball, monitor & area, lacrosse and swimming & diving. He additionally served as an adjunct professor for the Health and Science Department for all six of his years at Augsburg.

Prior to returning to Augsburg, Brundy was a power coach for the soccer crew at Division II Southwest Minnesota State in Marshall, Minn., for the 2017 and 2018 seasons. He started his profession in sports activities efficiency as an Intern Performance Coach for the UCLA soccer crew throughout the 2016 season. Along along with his expertise with faculty athletics, Brundy additionally labored at ETS Performance, Sirens and Titans Fitness and Club Tonka Volleyball Minnesota, the place he has been the Head Strength and Conditioning Coach since 2021.

“I’m honored to join Macalester College and contribute to the development of our student-athletes both on and off the playing surfaces,” Brundy mentioned. “My goal is to create a high-performance environment that prioritizes consistency, discipline, and resilience, while also supporting our athletes’ academic success, mental well-being, and personal growth. I’m excited to work with a diverse group of student-athletes who embody the values of excellence, inclusivity, and integrity.”

Brundy was a good finish for the Auggies and graduated from Augsburg in 2016. He additionally earned a Master of Science diploma from Southwest Minnesota State in 2019. Brundy is a National Strength and Conditioning Association (NSCA) Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist.

“We are thrilled to welcome Nick as our new Director of Sport Performance,” Associate Director of Athletics Steve Murray mentioned. “With a high level of expertise and a proven track record of helping athletes reach their full potential, Nick brings invaluable experience to our department. Having both played and coached in the MIAC, he understands the competitive landscape and the unique demands of our student-athletes. We’re excited for the impact Nick will have in elevating performance and getting our teams to the next level.”

Brundy’s first official day at Macalester is August 18.