Bio

Jason McCleery coordinates strength and conditioning activities for the entire women’s basketball program. He oversees preseason and in-season strength training. He also supervises pregame warm-ups. Jason also designs offseason workouts for players. He has been with Milligan women’s basketball since 2016.

Originally from Rushville, Illinois, McCleery participated in cross country, track and tennis as an undergraduate at Eureka College. He graduated from Western Illinois University in 2012 with a Bachelor of Science in exercise science and a minor in nutrition. After graduation, McCleery completed an internship at the National Strength and Conditioning Association world headquarters in Colorado Springs, Colorado.

In 2014, McCleery began serving at Vail Ski and Snowboard Association as the strength and conditioning coach for all aerial athletes (free ski, freestyle and snowboard). He moved to Johnson City in 2016 to pursue a master’s degree in applied sport science.

McCleery is currently seeking a Ph.D. in sport physiology and performance at East Tennessee State University.