SUNY Oneonta Athletics

Popovici will serve as a strength and conditioning consultant to the Men's Soccer Program during the 2013 season.  Popovici is certified by the NSCA as a Strength and Conditioning Specialist who specializes in speed and power development and has worked previously as an assistant strength and conditioning coach for the Rochester Rhinos soccer program.   Popovici is a Full-time Lecturer in the Physical Education Department where he teaches in the Health and Fitness Program, and volunteers as a coach with the Oneonta Track and Field program.

Prior to Oneonta, Popovici spent two years as an assistant track coach at SUNY Cortland, while earning a Masters in Kinesiology.  During the 2010-11 season, he coached 10 ECAC qualifying performances, 4 SUNYAC scorers, and an 800m SUNYAC meet record performance in the middle distances.

Additionally, Popovici serves as the Director of Elite Development for the Syracuse Chargers Track Club and holds a USATF Level II certification in the Sprints, Hurdles and Relays."