Nick Zostautas Position: Asst. Strength and Conditioning Coach Birthdate: 12/19/1977 Experience: Sixth Year

Nick Zostautas is in his sixth season as Northwestern's assistant strength and conditioning coach after serving in similar capacities with North Dakota and the Colorado Avalanche. He previously did a stint at Northwestern as an intern in the summer of 2000.

During his time at Northwestern, the Wildcats have been known for their conditioning late in ballgames, earning a perfect 6-0 Big Ten record in overtime contests since 2003.

Zostautas is an accomplished powerlifting, strongman and Highland Games competitor, winning the 2003 Colorado State Strongman championship while setting the state record in the Ram's head carry. For his efforts, Zostautas qualified for the strongman amateur national championships.

Everywhere he has been, Zostautas has been a part of a championship team. Prior to coming to Northwestern, Zostautas worked at North Dakota, where he helped the Fighting Sioux football team to the 2001 NCAA Division II national championship. From January through May of 2001, Zostautas assisted Paul Goldberg, the head strength coach of the Colorado Avalanche, which won the Stanley Cup in 2001.

Zostautas graduated from Colorado State in 2001 with a bachelor's degree in health and exercise science before earning a master's degree in kinesiology from North Dakota in 2003. While at Colorado State, Zostautas was a member of the football team from 1996-97. He also was a hammer thrower and competed in the shot put as a member of the track and field team from 1997-2001.

Zostautas is certified by the National Strength & Conditioning Association, and is a certified Sport Performance Coach from USAW. He also is a member of the Collegiate Strength & Conditioning Coaches Association.

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