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About Benjamin Gleason

Positions

September 2017 - Present Assistant Professor, Louisiana Tech University ‐ Kinesiology
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August 2016 - July 2017 Assistant Professor, Northwestern State University, Louisiana ‐ Exercise Science
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June 2015 - July 2016 Data Analyst, U.S. Army, Ft. Bragg
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July 2014 - June 2015 Head Strength and Conditioning Coach for NCAA Olympic Sports, East Tennessee State University
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August 2012 - June 2015 Sport Science Laboratory Assistant, East Tennessee State University
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August 2012 - June 2015 Sport Scientist/Strength and Conditioning Coach for ROTC, East Tennessee State University
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July 2013 - June 2014 Strength and Conditioning Coach for Intercollegiate Athletics, East Tennessee State University
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August 2010 - July 2012 Military Fitness Program Liaison, 96th Force Support Squadron
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October 2009 - August 2010 Fitness Assessment Cell Administrator, 96th Force Support Squadron
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August 2008 - March 2009 Assistant Director of Athletic Performance, Hampton University
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May 2008 - July 2008 Sport Performance Intern, Hampton University
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July 2005 - August 2006 Section Commander, U.S. Air Force ‐ 1st Mission Support Squadron
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April 2003 - June 2005 Chief, Manpower, U.S. Air Force ‐ Headquarters, Air Force Officer Accessions & Training Schools
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September 2002 - April 2003 Asst. Chief/Chief, Introductory Flight Training Program, U.S. Air Force ‐ Headquarters, Air Force Officer Accessions & Training Schools
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Disciplines

Research Interests

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Professional Service and Affiliations

Member, American Football Coaches Association
Member, National Strength and Conditioning Association
Member, USA Football
Member, USA Weightlifting
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Honors and Awards

  • Z96 Teacher of the Week (Ft. Walton Beach, FL, Jan 18, 2012)
  • 96 FSS Category 3 Civilian of the Quarter (Jan-Mar 2010)
  • ODU Graduate Sport Management Student of the Year (2007-2008)
  • ODU Graduate Award for Academic Excellence in Sport Management (May, 2008)
  • Air Force Officer Accessions & Training Schools Company Grade Officer of Quarter (Oct-Dec 2004)
  • Conference USA Commissioner’s Honor Roll (Sep 1997)
  • Tiger Academic Thirty (Top 30 GPA in Athletics Spring/Fall 1997)
  • Tiger Academic Thirty (Top 30 GPA in Athletics Spring/Fall 1996)
  • Santa Rosa Junior College Scholar-Athlete Award (1995)

Courses

  • KINE 407: Exercise Testing and Prescription
  • KINE 410: Sport and Physical Fitness Facilities
  • KINE 418: Strength & Conditioning for Improved Performance
  • KINE 509: Tests and Measurement
  • KINE 518: Recent Literature and Research in Kinesiology
  • KINE 526: Physiology of Exercise I
  • KINE 547: Performance & Drugs
  • KINE 521: Sport Conditioning

Education

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2015 Ph.D., East Tennessee State University ‐ Sport Physiology & Performance
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2009 M.S.Ed., Old Dominion University ‐ Exercise Science & Wellness
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2008 M.S.Ed., Old Dominion University ‐ Sport Management
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1998 B.A., University of Memphis ‐ Psychology
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1996 Associate of Arts, Santa Rosa Junior College ‐ General Education
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Contact Information

Phone: 318.257.5461
Fax: 318.257.4950
Email: gleasonb@latech.edu
Office: Scotty Robertson Memorial Gym Room 237