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Coach Kent Johnston has recently accepted a new position as the Head Strength and Conditioning Coach at the University of Alabama. He joined the Crimson Tide with 23 years of experience in strength and conditioning, including 17 years of National Football League experience.

Johnston originally joined Head Coach Mike Holmgren in Green Bay where he served in a similar capacity from 1992-98. One of his primary duties entailed the rehabilitation of injured players, while also serving as a resource for developing nutrition programs that varied for each individual.

A unique aspect of Johnston's conditioning program has been the coordination of karate and yoga classes during the offseason to increase both cardiovascular capacity and coordination.

In 1997, Johnston was honored as "Strength and Conditioning Coach of the Year" by the Professional Football Strength and Conditioning Coaches' Society.

Prior to joining the Packers, Johnston spent five years (1987-91) in the weight room of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, where he was hired by Head Coach Ray Perkins.

From 1983-86, he was a member of Ray Perkins' University of Alabama staff where he helped develop a number of NFL players.

Johnston began his coaching career at Teague High School in Texas (1978) before entering the collegiate ranks at Northwestern (La.) State (1979). He spent two years at Northeast Louisiana (1980-81) and one year at Willis High in Texas (1982) before joining the Crimson Tide staff.

A graduate of Stephen F. Austin where he played defensive back, Johnston earned his Master's Degree in Physical Education from Alabama in 1984.

Born February 21, 1956, in Mexia, Texas, Kent and his wife, Pam, have four sons, Kody (5/30/90), Kole (5/7/92), Clay (8/8/96) and Cade (6/24/98).

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Kent Johnston 's Coaching Career

1978-79 - Teague High (Teague, Texas)
1979-80 - Northwest Louisiana State: Strength & Conditioning
1980-81 - Northeast Louisiana State: Strength & Conditioning
1982-83 - Willis High (Willis, Texas): Assistant Coach
1983-84 - University of Alabama: Graduate Assistant
1985-86 - University of Alabama: Strength & Conditioning
1987-91 - Tampa Bay Buccaneers: Strength & Conditioning
1992-98 - Green Bay Packers: Strength & Conditioning
1999-03 - Seattle Seahawks: Strength & Conditioning
2004- - University of Alabama: Strength & Conditioning

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Kent Johnston Coach Kent Johnston has recently accepted a new position as the Head Strength and Conditioning Coach at the University of Alabama. He joined the Crimson Tide with 23 years of experience in strength and conditioning, including 17 years of National Football League experience. Johnston originally joined Head Coach Mike Holmgren in Green Bay where he served in a similar capacity from 1992-98. One of his primary duties entailed the rehabilitation of injured players, while also serving as a resource for developing nutrition programs that varied for each individual. A unique aspect of Johnston's conditioning program has been the coordination of karate and yoga classes during the offseason to increase both cardiovascular capacity and coordination. In 1997, Johnston was honored as "Strength and Conditioning Coach of the Year" by the Professional Football Strength and Conditioning Coaches' Society. Prior to joining the Packers, Johnston spent five years (1987-91) in the weight room of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, where he was hired by Head Coach Ray Perkins. From 1983-86, he was a member of Ray Perkins' University of Alabama staff where he helped develop a number of NFL players. Johnston began his coaching career at Teague High School in Texas (1978) before entering the collegiate ranks at Northwestern (La.) State (1979). He spent two years at Northeast Louisiana (1980-81) and one year at Willis High in Texas (1982) before joining the Crimson Tide staff. A graduate of Stephen F. Austin where he played defensive back, Johnston earned his Master's Degree in Physical Education from Alabama in 1984. Born February 21, 1956, in Mexia, Texas, Kent and his wife, Pam, have four sons, Kody (5/30/90), Kole (5/7/92), Clay (8/8/96) and Cade (6/24/98). (Click here for Kent Johnston "Machines & Muscles" story)
Kent Johnston 's Coaching Career
1978-79 - Teague High (Teague, Texas) 1979-80 - Northwest Louisiana State: Strength & Conditioning 1980-81 - Northeast Louisiana State: Strength & Conditioning 1982-83 - Willis High (Willis, Texas): Assistant Coach 1983-84 - University of Alabama: Graduate Assistant 1985-86 - University of Alabama: Strength & Conditioning 1987-91 - Tampa Bay Buccaneers: Strength & Conditioning 1992-98 - Green Bay Packers: Strength & Conditioning 1999-03 - Seattle Seahawks: Strength & Conditioning 2004- - University of Alabama: Strength & Conditioning Back to About Us