Ben Herbert, the director of strength and conditioning at the University of Michigan, is leaving to join the Los Angeles Chargers, reuniting with former Michigan head coach Jim Harbaugh. His departure is seen as a major blow to Michigan and new head coach Sherrone Moore, especially after Herbert's significant contributions to the team's success, which were evident during the CFP. Herbert informed the players of his decision during a morning lift session. Justin Tress, previously the associate director of strength and conditioning under Herbert, has been promoted to take over the role of director of strength staff at Michigan. Additionally, Abigail O’Connor will continue in her role as Director of Football Performance Nutrition. Michigan has confirmed the staffing changes, with Herbert endorsing Tress's capability to continue the legacy at Michigan football.
Sherrone Moore made his first staffing announcements as Michigan head coach today, promoting Justin Tress to director of strength and conditioning and retaining dietitian Abigail O’Connor. A statement from the outgoing Ben Herbert, who will join Jim Harbaugh in Los Angeles: https://t.co/9MkV3TyoTO
Michigan announces the promotion of Justin Tress to Director of Strength & Conditioning and the retention of Abigail O'Connor as Director of Football Performance Nutrition. Tress is a protege of Ben Herbert and worked with him at Arkansas and Michigan. https://t.co/LE2HcWLFBr
Michigan has now announced Justin Tress' promotion and Ben Herbert's departure. Herbert: "There is absolutely no doubt in my mind that he will continue to build upon the legacy we have established with Michigan football.” https://t.co/WK6jcGt7Bp
INBOX: Michigan has officially named Justin Tress the new strength coach, replacing Ben Herbert. Abigail O'Connor is also staying on board in the nutrition department.
Major blow for Michigan, who is losing strength coach Ben Herbert — it’s ‘X factor’ and ‘secret weapon’ — to the NFL’s Los Angeles Chargers https://t.co/xZZKypK86v
as Jim Harbaugh fills out his Chargers staff with his most talented Michigan assistants, I hope he doesn't forget about a dedicated and passionate former colleague who can help him adjust to the NFL's more lenient advance scouting rules https://t.co/3w0k1ikUlB
Renowned strength coach Ben Herbert expected to follow Jim Harbaugh to LA; Michigan to promote from within. https://t.co/0YKuqpSL4H
Harbaugh has given a lot of credit to Herbert in the past. Seemed like there was a chance Herbert might stay, but he's off to LA now. https://t.co/fTpL081fzU
Sources confirm reports (believe @JoshHenschke first) that Michigan head strength and conditioning coach Ben Herbert is leaving to join Jim Harbaugh and the L.A. Chargers. Justin Tress, Michigan's associate director of strength and conditioning under Herbert, is set to take over.
As we reported the other day… Can’t stress just how big an impact Ben Herbert made at Michigan. Was fantastic at helping establish the culture that became the heart of a championship program and developed a bunch of Freaks along the way. https://t.co/Kam6bxiI1Z
Huge development in Ann Arbor. Every time I was up there during the CFP, every single player and coach we interviewed detailed Herbert’s leadership and culture as critical to UM success. https://t.co/YnYwn3qOCJ
This is a huge blow for #Michigan and Sherrone Moore. Can’t overstate how much Ben Herbert has meant to the program during this three-year turnaround. He’s responsible for so many of the mental and physical transformations that fueled the Wolverines. https://t.co/Nx7SvTmCZb
Breaking: Strength coach Ben Herbert joining HC Jim Harbaugh and DC Jesse Minter with the Los Angeles Chargers. He informed the team in a morning lift session, per Rivals. https://t.co/IDfOjP9fca
This is a huge blow for #Michigan and Sherrone Moore. Can’t understate how much Ben Herbert has meant to the program during this three-year turnaround. He’s responsible for so many of the mental and physical transformations that fueled the Wolverines. https://t.co/Nx7SvTmCZb
Am told Ben Herbert is leaving Michigan to join Jim Harbaugh/Chargers. Moore promoting from within — Justin Tress, who was Herbert assistant strength coach, taking on role of director of strength staff
BREAKING: Michigan to lose director of strength and conditioning, associate head coach Ben Herbert to Los Angeles Chargers #GoBlue Story: https://t.co/KgQVicNX0l https://t.co/2Z4TJT3Ayy
BREAKING: Ben Herbert has informed the players during a morning lift session that he is leaving the program to follow Jim Harbaugh to Los Angeles https://t.co/ff9WKMS8Va