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Oberweather new CMU strength, conditioning coach Kyle Oberweather has joined the Central Methodist University athletic department as the head strength and conditioning coach for the Eagles’ 14-sport athletics program. Coach Oberweather comes to CMU from the University of Missouri where he designed and implemented programs for women’s volleyball and men’s golf. He also assisted with football, baseball, and track and field. “I am very excited to join the Central Methodist family,” Oberweather says. “The family oriented atmosphere was something I knew I wanted to be a part of as soon as I stepped on campus. “Central Methodist has a rich history of athletic success within the Heart of America Athletic Conference,” Oberweather says. “ I have seen what the athletic department has done with this in-
stitution, and I look forward to being a part of it for quite some time.” Prior to his work at the University of Missouri, Coach Oberweather served as the head strength and conditioning coach at Lincoln University in Jefferson City. At Lincoln, he created and executed programs for football, men’s and women’s basketball, and softball. Coach Oberweather also served as a graduate assistant at William Woods University, where he assisted with all athletic teams and devised programs for track and field. Coach Oberweather got his start in the athletic performance profession in 2008 as a student-intern with the University of Missouri athletic program. It was at Missouri where Oberweather realized his passion for strength and conditioning; he believes “it offers a huge platform to impact individuals both inside and outside the realm of collegiate athletics.” Oberweather, a Lee’s Summit native, graduated from the University of Missouri with a degree in health sciences, and later earned his Master’s degree there in health education and promotion. In his free time, Oberweather enjoys spending time in the outdoors, hunting and fishing. Oberweather and his fiancé, Laurie reside in Columbia.
Football players assist Special Olympics Central Methodist football student-athletes and coaches recently assisted in the Special Olympics that were held at Davis Field. The Central Area Bocce Competition, part of Special Olympics Missouri, lasted six hours. "Giving back to the local community has always been an emphasis for our student-athletes and coaches," University Vice President and Athletic Director Ken Oliver says. "As a five star Champions of Character institution, helping with the Special Olympics is another way for our school to assist others." The staff and students assisted in measuring distance in the bocce rolls, handing out water to thirsty participants, setting up the event, and assisting the athletes. Doug Valentine (front row on left) pauses with friends on their Memphis to Peoria run to benefit St. Jude’s this summer. Their group of runners raised more than $845,000 for St. Jude’s children. Doug admits to being exhausted after the four-day, 50-mile run. But he says it was worth it and he’s already signed up for next summer. Doug is the CMU online program coordinator, student online advisor for Columbia, and instructor in religion.
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