Drexel University Athletics
Men's Basketball
Chris Hays
- Title:
- Head Basketball Strength & Conditioning Coach
- Email:
- cjh435@drexel.edu
Chris Hays joined the Drexel University Strength & Conditioning staff as the head coach for the men’s and women’s basketball programs in May of 2022 after serving the previous four years at Coppin State University in Baltimore, Md. He operated in a similar role as the director of basketball performance since November 2018 before
being elevated to the director of sports performance role in his final year.
While focusing on the big pillars of performance enhancement and injury mitigation, Hays will work closely with the Sports Performance team to help maximize the student-athletes’ preparedness in the areas of nutrition, recovery, mental preparation and overall development.
Prior to Coppin State, Chris served as a Performance Coach for the 2018 National League Champion Los Angeles Dodgers in their minor league system. While assisting with extended spring training and rehab assignments, he worked directly with the 2018 Arizona Rookie League championship team, and was voted “Strength Coach of the Year” in the league by his peers.
Before his stint in the Dodgers' organization, Hays served as a Performance Fellow at the University of Louisville, studying under Teena Murray, who went on to spend four seasons with the Sacramento Kings as Vice President of Health and Performance before transitioning to a similar role in the NHL. At Louisville, he assisted with various sports, while working closely with women’s basketball, including future draft picks Asia Durr, Dana Evans, Jazmine Jones, Kylee Shook, and 2019 WNBA champion, Myisha Hines-Allen.
Hays earned his master's degree in exercise science from The George Washington University in May of 2017. He served as a graduate assistant under the mentorship of Matt Johnson, who is currently working in the Washington Wizards organization, and Brandi Walker, who most recently spent two seasons as the S&C for Miami (FL) WBB. While at GW, Hays worked closely with the likes of NBA-signees Tyler Cavanaugh and Yuta Watanabe, and international-standouts Patricio Garino and Kevin Larsen, as well as 2021 WNBA Most Valuable Player, Jonquel Jones.
Hays began his collegiate basketball journey with a three-year playing career at Slippery Rock University as a manager-turned-walk-on. He earned his way onto the winningest team in school history (23-9), while being a part of two D-II NCAA tournaments and serving as a two-time co-captain. Hays is originally from Lansdale, Pa. and played his high school basketball at Lansdale Catholic in the Philadelphia Catholic League.
Chris’ primary certifications include the CSCS, FMS-2, AFS and FRA, among others.
Prior to Coppin State, Chris served as a Performance Coach for the 2018 National League Champion Los Angeles Dodgers in their minor league system. While assisting with extended spring training and rehab assignments, he worked directly with the 2018 Arizona Rookie League championship team, and was voted “Strength Coach of the Year” in the league by his peers.
Before his stint in the Dodgers' organization, Hays served as a Performance Fellow at the University of Louisville, studying under Teena Murray, who went on to spend four seasons with the Sacramento Kings as Vice President of Health and Performance before transitioning to a similar role in the NHL. At Louisville, he assisted with various sports, while working closely with women’s basketball, including future draft picks Asia Durr, Dana Evans, Jazmine Jones, Kylee Shook, and 2019 WNBA champion, Myisha Hines-Allen.
Hays earned his master's degree in exercise science from The George Washington University in May of 2017. He served as a graduate assistant under the mentorship of Matt Johnson, who is currently working in the Washington Wizards organization, and Brandi Walker, who most recently spent two seasons as the S&C for Miami (FL) WBB. While at GW, Hays worked closely with the likes of NBA-signees Tyler Cavanaugh and Yuta Watanabe, and international-standouts Patricio Garino and Kevin Larsen, as well as 2021 WNBA Most Valuable Player, Jonquel Jones.
Hays began his collegiate basketball journey with a three-year playing career at Slippery Rock University as a manager-turned-walk-on. He earned his way onto the winningest team in school history (23-9), while being a part of two D-II NCAA tournaments and serving as a two-time co-captain. Hays is originally from Lansdale, Pa. and played his high school basketball at Lansdale Catholic in the Philadelphia Catholic League.
Chris’ primary certifications include the CSCS, FMS-2, AFS and FRA, among others.
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