INDIANAPOLIS – More evidence that this Butler program belongs to LaVall Jordan was Tuesday’s announcement of the newly created position of strength and conditioning coach specifically for men’s basketball.
Matthew Johnson is taking the position after serving in that role for five seasons at George Washington. According to a news release, he also will assist with rehabilitation of injured players and supervise their nutrition. He is to arrive at Butler in July.
The announcement coincided with the anniversary of Jordan’s hiring on June 12, 2017.
“Our program takes great pride in the development of our student-athletes, and the addition of Matthew to our staff reinforces that commitment,” Jordan said in the news release.