University of Houston Athletics
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Kylie Durkee added as Director of Sports Performance
6/14/2022 11:55:00 AM | Women's Basketball, Volleyball
Durkee will serve as the Director of Sports Performance for the Houston women’s basketball and volleyball teams
HOUSTON – The University of Houston strength and conditioning program has announced the addition of Kylie Durkee as the Director of Sports Performance for the women's basketball and volleyball teams.
Durkee comes to the Houston from Mercer University where she served as the Strength and Conditioning Coach of the women's basketball and soccer teams. While with the Bears, she oversaw the year-round comprehensive strength and conditioning programs while also executing nutritional strategies. The Green Bay, Wisc., native also oversaw graduate assistants and contributed to internship curriculum and implementation.
Before her time at Mercer, Durkee spent time at the University of North Florida where she served as an Assistant Strength & Conditioning Coach for the Softball, Men's Soccer, Track & Field & Women's Golf programs, designing and implementing year-round comprehensive training programs. Previously, Coach Durkee was a Strength & Conditioning Graduate Assistant Coach at the University of Mary in Bismarck, ND. While earning her master's degree in Kinesiology, she served as the Assistant Strength Coach for Softball, Men's Soccer, and Swimming & Diving, while assisting with the Football, Track & Field & Hockey Programs.
Prior to her role at the University of Mary, Coach Durkee earned her Bachelors of Science in Exercise & Sport Science, and a double minor in Nutrition & Business Administration at the University of Wisconsin – La Crosse. During this time, she interned at the University of Wisconsin – Madison, where she gained experience working with women's & men's Basketball, hockey, golf, dance and cheer programs.
In 2019, Coach Durkee was the recipient of the Lance Vermeil Scholarship; a scholarship awarded to a qualified & committed young strength and conditioning coach in the field. She was recognized for her continued determination to grow and learn within the field.
Durkee married her husband Zach Durkee in June 2021 and they have one dog, Possum, and two cats, Nala & Jaxx.
JOIN the FAST BREAK CLUB
Fans are invited to join the Fast Break Club to support Houston Women's Basketball. Fast Break Club members provide financial support directly to Houston Women's Basketball for needs beyond the program's operating budget. For more information about the Fast Break Club, click here.
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Fans can receive updates by following @UHCougarWBB on Twitter and catch up with the latest news and notes on the team by clicking LIKE on the team's Facebook page at UHCougarWBB or on the team's Instagram page at @UHCougarWBB.
JOIN POINT HOUSTON CLUB
Fans can help support the Houston Volleyball program by joining the Point HOUSTON Club. For more information about the Point HOUSTON Club, fans can click here or call Cougar Pride at 713-743-GoUH (4684).
STAY CONNECTED
Fans can receive updates by following @UHCougarVB on Twitter and catch up with the latest news and notes on the team by clicking LIKE on the team's Facebook page at UHCougarVB. Fans also can follow the team on Instagram at @UHCougarVB.
Durkee comes to the Houston from Mercer University where she served as the Strength and Conditioning Coach of the women's basketball and soccer teams. While with the Bears, she oversaw the year-round comprehensive strength and conditioning programs while also executing nutritional strategies. The Green Bay, Wisc., native also oversaw graduate assistants and contributed to internship curriculum and implementation.
Before her time at Mercer, Durkee spent time at the University of North Florida where she served as an Assistant Strength & Conditioning Coach for the Softball, Men's Soccer, Track & Field & Women's Golf programs, designing and implementing year-round comprehensive training programs. Previously, Coach Durkee was a Strength & Conditioning Graduate Assistant Coach at the University of Mary in Bismarck, ND. While earning her master's degree in Kinesiology, she served as the Assistant Strength Coach for Softball, Men's Soccer, and Swimming & Diving, while assisting with the Football, Track & Field & Hockey Programs.
Prior to her role at the University of Mary, Coach Durkee earned her Bachelors of Science in Exercise & Sport Science, and a double minor in Nutrition & Business Administration at the University of Wisconsin – La Crosse. During this time, she interned at the University of Wisconsin – Madison, where she gained experience working with women's & men's Basketball, hockey, golf, dance and cheer programs.
In 2019, Coach Durkee was the recipient of the Lance Vermeil Scholarship; a scholarship awarded to a qualified & committed young strength and conditioning coach in the field. She was recognized for her continued determination to grow and learn within the field.
Durkee married her husband Zach Durkee in June 2021 and they have one dog, Possum, and two cats, Nala & Jaxx.
JOIN the FAST BREAK CLUB
Fans are invited to join the Fast Break Club to support Houston Women's Basketball. Fast Break Club members provide financial support directly to Houston Women's Basketball for needs beyond the program's operating budget. For more information about the Fast Break Club, click here.
STAY CONNECTED
Fans can receive updates by following @UHCougarWBB on Twitter and catch up with the latest news and notes on the team by clicking LIKE on the team's Facebook page at UHCougarWBB or on the team's Instagram page at @UHCougarWBB.
JOIN POINT HOUSTON CLUB
Fans can help support the Houston Volleyball program by joining the Point HOUSTON Club. For more information about the Point HOUSTON Club, fans can click here or call Cougar Pride at 713-743-GoUH (4684).
STAY CONNECTED
Fans can receive updates by following @UHCougarVB on Twitter and catch up with the latest news and notes on the team by clicking LIKE on the team's Facebook page at UHCougarVB. Fans also can follow the team on Instagram at @UHCougarVB.
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