Mizzou Men's Basketball head coach Kim Anderson announced the addition of Nick Michael to his staff in the role of Assistant Athletics Director for Athletic Performance in May 2016.
Michael joined former Virginia Commonwealth assistant coach Mike Rhoades' new staff at Rice as strength and conditioning coach in April 2014, where he developed and implemented new athletic performance programs for the Owls for the 2014-15 season. He previously spent the 2013-14 season assisting Shaka Smart's VCU program as a strength and conditioning graduate assistant coach.
The Rams finished 26-9 on the season and powered their way into the NCAA Tournament with a second-place showing in the Atlantic 10 Conference.
Prior to his work at VCU, Michael served two seasons as an assistant coach at Elmhurst College (Illinois), his alma mater.
Michael played four seasons of professional basketball in Europe, spending time with Belfast Star in Ireland (2007) before suiting up for three German squads: TSVE Dolphins (2008-09), Giro Live-Ballers (2009-10) and Bayer Giants (2010-11).
As a player at Elmhurst (2003-07), Michael left his mark. He was a three-time all-conference selection at center for the Bluejays, finishing his career ranking in the Division III program's top 10 in points scored (1,199) and rebounds (588).
Michael earned a bachelor's degree in Management Information Systems from Elmhurst before departing on his professional career in 2007, then returned to earn a bachelor's degree in Kinesiology and Exercise Science in 2013 during his stint as an assistant coach. While at VCU, Michael earned a Master's of Education in Sport Leadership in 2014.
Michael spent the 2015-16 season working in private athletic performance coaching in the Houston area.
Michael has attained several certifications, including Strength & Conditioning Coach Certified (CSCCa), National Strength and Conditioning Association (NSCA) Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist (CSCS) and USA Weightlifting Level 1 Performance Coach.
Michael and his wife, Keeley, reside in Columbia.
