Darius Jones | Strength and Conditioning Coach
Darius Jones joined Christian Brothers University Athletics as its Strength and Conditioning Coach, bringing extensive experience in human performance, strength training and athlete development.
A former University of Memphis football player, Jones earned his bachelor's degree in Health and Human Performance from Memphis in 2006. He later earned a Master's in Sport Science from the United States Sports Academy in 2012.
Throughout his career, Jones has worked with athletes at the high school, collegiate and professional training levels. His experience includes stops with University of Memphis Athletics, D1 Sports, Kingsbury High School and Campbell Clinic's ACCEL Performance and Wellness program. He has developed and implemented strength, speed and conditioning programs while helping athletes improve performance and prepare for competition.
Jones is a Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist through the NSCA and a certified Sports Performance Coach through USA Weightlifting. He also holds a Tactical Strength and Conditioning Facilitator certification through the NSCA.
At CBU, Jones oversees strength and conditioning efforts with a focus on athletic performance, proper training techniques, injury prevention and the overall development of Buccaneer student-athletes.
Jones is married to his wife, Latrena, and they have a daughter, Briana.
