Dr. Pat Ivey - Senior Associate AD/Health & Performance - Staff Directory

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Dr. Pat Ivey

Title:
Senior Associate AD/Health & Performance
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Phone:
852-0814

Dr. Pat Ivey is a highly experienced professional in the field of athletic performance, with a career spanning over 20 years in collegiate roles. In January 2019, he joined the University of Louisville (UofL) as the Associate Athletic Director for Student Athlete Health and Performance. His dedication and expertise have made him an invaluable addition to the UofL staff.

In addition to his role at UofL, Dr. Ivey was elected as the President of the Board of Directors for the collegiate strength and conditioning coaches association (CSCCa) in 2023. This prestigious appointment reflects his leadership skills and his commitment to advancing the field of strength and conditioning.

Before joining Louisville, Dr. Ivey spent two years at Arkansas State, where he held the position of Assistant Athletics Director of Athletics Performance for one year and Director of Mental Performance in 2017. Prior to that, he served as the Associate Athletics Director for Athletic Performance at Missouri from 2011 to 2015. Dr. Ivey's outstanding work earned him the title of National Strength and Conditioning Coach of the Year by FootballScoop.com in 2013. From 2016 to 2017, he served as the Assistant Vice Chancellor for Access and Leadership Development at Missouri.

Dr. Ivey's own athletic background includes being a former Missouri football letterwinner from 1993 to 1995. In 1995, he was recognized as an All-American Strength and Conditioning Athlete. After completing his undergraduate degree in Hotel and Restaurant Management with a focus on nutrition in 1996, he went on to play in the NFL for the Detroit Lions, San Diego Chargers, Denver Broncos, and Green Bay Packers for four seasons.

Continuing his academic pursuits, Dr. Ivey earned a Master's degree in Health Education with an emphasis in Curriculum and Instruction in 2000 while working as a graduate assistant director of strength and conditioning at Missouri. In 2004, he returned to Missouri as the Director of Strength and Conditioning, following his tenure as Director of Strength and Conditioning at Tulsa from 2002 to 2003. During his time at Tulsa, he played a pivotal role in revitalizing the football program, leading them to an impressive turnaround from a 1-11 record to an 8-5 record in 2003.

In 2013, Dr. Ivey obtained his Ph.D. in sports psychology from Missouri, further enhancing his knowledge and expertise in his field. He holds several certifications, including Master Strength and Conditioning Coach (MSCC) and Strength and Conditioning Coach Certified (SCCC) through the CSCCa, as well as Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist (CSCS) through the National Strength and Conditioning Association (NSCA). Dr. Ivey is also a renowned speaker on sports performance, sharing his insights and experiences with others.

Originally hailing from Detroit, Michigan, Dr. Ivey shares his life with his wife, Dr. Starla Ivey, and their two daughters, Paisli and Serena.