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University of Massachusets Athletics
Massachusetts Football Welcomes A.T. Turner as Director of Sports Performance
January 15, 2021 | Football
Turner brings wealth of experience from Big Ten, Big 12 and SEC institutions to UMass
AMHERST, Mass. – University of Massachusetts football and head coach Walt Bell announced the addition of A.T. Turner as the Director of Sports Performance on Thursday. Turner joins the UMass staff following tenures at Florida, Iowa State, Maryland and Mississippi State.
"I am extremely honored to join Walt Bell and the UMass football staff," said Turner. "I believe in Coach Bell's vision for this program and am excited to continue to build upon the culture and standards he has set for this program."
Turner arrives at Massachusetts from the University of Florida, where he held the role of assistant strength and conditioning coach and worked with the Florida Gators football program. During his season in Gainesville, Turner helped Florida earn an 8-4 record, reach the SEC Championship Game, play in the 2020 Cotton Bowl and finish as the No. 12 team in the nation.
Prior to his appointment at Florida, Turner spent 2019 as a member of the strength and conditioning staff at Iowa State. While with the Cyclones, he worked specifically with the Cyclones football team as the season culminated in an appearance in the Camping World Bowl against Notre Dame.
Turner worked for three seasons as an assistant strength and conditioning coach at Maryland between 2016-18. During his time with the Terrapins, Turner worked specifically with the football student-athletes. Prior to his arrival in College Park, Turner earned his start in collegiate football strength and conditioning as an intern with the Mississippi State Bulldogs.
Turner earned his bachelor's degree in kinesiology and exercise science from Malone University (Ohio) in 2015 and was a member of the Malone football team. He holds NSCA and CSCCA certifications and recently published an article on Sorinex titled The Importance of Having A Disciplined Team.
The appointment is contingent upon the successful completion of a university background check.
Follow Massachusetts football on Twitter, Instagram and Facebook (@UMassFootball).
Antonio Turner • Year-By-Year Experience
2015 • Mississippi State • Strength and Conditioning Intern (Football)
2016-18 • University of Maryland • Assistant Strength and Conditioning Coach (Football)
2019 • Iowa State University • Assistant Strength and Conditioning Coach (Football)
2020 • University of Florida • Assistant Strength and Conditioning Coach (Football)
"I am extremely honored to join Walt Bell and the UMass football staff," said Turner. "I believe in Coach Bell's vision for this program and am excited to continue to build upon the culture and standards he has set for this program."
Turner arrives at Massachusetts from the University of Florida, where he held the role of assistant strength and conditioning coach and worked with the Florida Gators football program. During his season in Gainesville, Turner helped Florida earn an 8-4 record, reach the SEC Championship Game, play in the 2020 Cotton Bowl and finish as the No. 12 team in the nation.
Prior to his appointment at Florida, Turner spent 2019 as a member of the strength and conditioning staff at Iowa State. While with the Cyclones, he worked specifically with the Cyclones football team as the season culminated in an appearance in the Camping World Bowl against Notre Dame.
Turner worked for three seasons as an assistant strength and conditioning coach at Maryland between 2016-18. During his time with the Terrapins, Turner worked specifically with the football student-athletes. Prior to his arrival in College Park, Turner earned his start in collegiate football strength and conditioning as an intern with the Mississippi State Bulldogs.
Turner earned his bachelor's degree in kinesiology and exercise science from Malone University (Ohio) in 2015 and was a member of the Malone football team. He holds NSCA and CSCCA certifications and recently published an article on Sorinex titled The Importance of Having A Disciplined Team.
The appointment is contingent upon the successful completion of a university background check.
Follow Massachusetts football on Twitter, Instagram and Facebook (@UMassFootball).
Antonio Turner • Year-By-Year Experience
2015 • Mississippi State • Strength and Conditioning Intern (Football)
2016-18 • University of Maryland • Assistant Strength and Conditioning Coach (Football)
2019 • Iowa State University • Assistant Strength and Conditioning Coach (Football)
2020 • University of Florida • Assistant Strength and Conditioning Coach (Football)
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