How did Australian Rules Football coach wind up with the Nets?

Scene Model ManagementThe hiring of Zach Weatherford as director of player performance was easily the most intriguing hire of the Nets new performance team. He is, after all, the human performance program manager for the Navy's Special Warfare Command which includes the Navy's elite SEAL teams.

But what about Dan Meehan, the new strength and conditioning coach? How does a guy from the North Melbourne Football Club make the move from Australian rules football to the NBA. We did a little investigating.

According to ESPN Australia, Meehan has wanted to make the move for a while. Meehan visited the gym facilities at several NBA clubs, including the Spurs, Bucks and Warriors, last November before…