University of Connecticut Athletics
Men's Track and Field
- Title:
- Assistant Strength and Conditioning Coach (Women’s Cross Country/Men’s and Women’s Track & Field, Women’s Field Hockey)
- Email:
- michael.rozzi@uconn.edu
Team Assignments:
? Women's Field Hockey, Men's and Women's Track & Field/Women’s Cross Country
Education:
? Master of Science: Exercise Science and Wellness Fitness and Performance - Liberty University
? Bachelor of Science: Exercise and Sports Science - Coastal Carolina University
Certifications:
? CSCS/RSCC from the National Strength & Conditioning Association
? FMS Level 1
? USAW Level 1 Sports Performance Coach
? Precision Nutrition Pn1
? American Red Cross CPR/First Aid/AED
Coach Rozzi joined the UConn staff in 2016. He currently oversees all aspects of training forWomen’s Field Hockey and Men’s & Women’s Track & Field, Cross Country.
Prior to these assignments, he previously managed the strength and conditioning programs forMen’s and Women’s Tennis, Men’s & Women’s Swim & Dive, Men’s Golf, and Women’s Lacrosse.
In addition to his team responsibilities, Mike plays a key role in developing future strength and conditioning professionals by overseeing our intern development program. He also manages our Field House weight room facility.
Before taking on his current role at UConn, Mike completed sports performance internships with both UConn and Coastal Carolina University, gaining valuable insights into high-level strength and conditioning programs.
Earlier in his career, he served in various roles including certified personal trainer, youth sports performance coach, and high school football combine director. Mike also spent three years at Palisades Park High School (NJ) in a dual capacity as an assistant varsity football coach and assistant Strength & Conditioning coach, where he honed his skills in athletic development.
Mike has been a part of numerous team achievements during his time at UConn. He assisted Field Hockey to the 2024 regular season and tournament Big East titles. Mike’s efforts have helped Men’s Track & Field capture nine conference titles and Women’s Track & Field win 8,including each team sweeping both Indoor and Outdoor Big East Championships from 2022 through 2025. Mike supported Men’s Golf to a 2021 Big East team title and assisted Women’s Lacrosse to two consecutive NCAA tournament appearances.
A native of Monroe-Woodbury, NY, Michael earned his Bachelor of Science from Coastal Carolina University and his Master of Science from Liberty University. Prior to transferring to Coastal Carolina, he played football at the State University of New York at Cortland. Coach Rozzi currently resides in Willington, CT.
