Ike Hammerly
Head Strength and Conditioning Coach
hammerlyi@wmpenn.edu
Ike Hammerly is in his third year as strength and conditioning coach at Penn.
Hammerly came to Penn after spending part of the 2007-2008 year holding the same position at Loras College. While at Loras, he designed, implemented, and supervised training programs for 21 varsity sports. In addition to supervising the fitness center, Hammerly also collaborated with the Sports Science faculty to create internship opportunities.
Prior to his time at Loras, Hammerly was an assistant S&C coach in charge of Olympic sports at Iowa State University from 2006-2008. He worked with 18 Big 12 Conference varsity teams and supervised nutritional supplement programs in accordance with NCAA/Big 12 rules and regulations. Hammerly was a graduate assistant for one year prior to being promoted to assistant status.
Hammerly also gained experience while working at Pella Health and Fitness after graduating from Central College in 2004 with a degree in exercise science and a focus in health promotion. He is currently working towards his graduate degree from Iowa State.
A two-sport athlete while at Central, Hammerly was a four-year letterwinner in football, including earning all-Iowa Conference honors in 2002. He was also named a team captain as a senior and was the recipient of the Sterling Strength and Conditioning Male Athlete of the Year Award and the Mel Vermeer Team Loyalty Award. He also competed in track and field at Central.
Hammerly is a member of the National Strength and Conditioning Association and is a Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist. He is a Certified Level I/Club Coach from the USA Weightlifting Association as well.