NORMAL, Ill. – Illinois State Director of Strength and Conditioning Jim Lathrop announced Thursday that he will be retiring at the end of the calendar year, bringing an end to a nearly 40-year career in collegiate strength and conditioning.
Following the announcement, ISU Director of Athletics Larry Lyons named current staff members Ryan Swenson the Director of Athletic Performance and Chris Carter the Director of Nutrition and Assistant Strength Coach.
"I've loved my time here at Illinois State and tremendously appreciate the atmosphere within this program," Lathrop said. "Thanks to Larry Lyons and Coach (Brock) Spack for their support since joining the staff here in 2011.