Transylvania Athletics is happy to announce Ted Butler as our Director of Athlete Performance and Head Strength and Conditioning Coach going into the 2022-2023 school year at Transylvania University. 

Butler has taken many steps in pursuit of his expertise: 

• Owner and operator of Operation Athlete-locations in Lexington, KY and Atlanta, GA

• Nike World Headquarters-Certified Applied Performance Enhancement Coach

• VertiMax MASTER TRAINER (There are only 8 of these in the world.)

• NSPA Speed & Agility Coach

• Creator of the Operation Athlete Certified Athlete Performance Trainer

• Mentorship from Alan Stein

• Tim Grover understudy

• Florida College graduate

"I can't express how thrilled I am to accept this position at Transy!!!! I have been working with some of the most elite athletes for well over a decade; Pro, semi-pro, college, Olympians and high school athletes at all levels. It is now time to bring this Athlete Performance system to Transylvania University. Under the leadership of Dr. Sheilley, the commitment to the Athletics department and every single athlete is incredible. I was very impressed with the facilities and the ongoing support to do anything it takes to make this one of the best programs in the nation at this level. Get ready everyone, we are about to change the world!"

Butler spent time with the Transylvania Athletics staff this week, presenting his vision for Transy's Strength and Conditioning program. He will begin working with the Pioneers this fall.

"There have been times in my career where I have been blessed to see something happen that has been a pivotal point.  Hiring Ted will be one of these times. His experience and success in athletic performance is unparalleled and will put our teams and student-athletes on another level.  We are striving for championships and to have the best student-athlete experience, Ted will help us move the bar even closer. His passion and energy is contagious," said Vice President of Athletics, Dr. Holly Sheilley.