Murphy was hired as the Albion strength and conditioning coach in January of 2024. Murphy brings a wealth of knowledge and experience to Albion, most recently as the strength and conditioning coach at Ascension Borgess Health and Fitness. From 2011-18, Murphy was the strength and conditioning coach for the Detroit Tigers. In that span, he was twice awarded the Strength and Conditioning Coach of the Year, determined by the Professional Baseball Strength and Conditioning Coaches Society.Â
He has been involved in the strength and conditioning programs in a multitude of youth sports around the area, including football, volleyball, basketball and baseball.Â
Murphy obtained both his Bachelor's and Master's degrees from Western Michigan University.
