Detroit Lions strength and conditioning coach history
Malcolm Blacken
Blacken was the strength and conditioning coach for the Detroit Lions in the 2001, 2006-2009 seasons, a total of five years. Blacken's record as the team's strength and conditioning coach was 14-66-0, making him the least successful strength and conditioning coach in Detroit Lions history.
Jason Arapoff
Arapoff was the strength and conditioning coach for the Detroit Lions in the 2001-2005 seasons, a total of five years. Arapoff's record as the team's strength and conditioning coach was 21-59-0, making him the second-least successful strength and conditioning coach in Detroit Lions history.
Bert Hill
Hill was the strength and conditioning coach for the Detroit Lions in the 1990-2001 seasons, a total of twelve years. Hill's record as the team's strength and conditioning coach was 90-102-0, making him the second-most successful strength and conditioning coach in Detroit Lions history. The team made it to the playoffs five times (1991, 1994-1995, 1997, 1999) and had a 1-5 record under Coach Hill in playoff games.
Don Clemons
Clemons was the strength and conditioning coach for the Detroit Lions in the 1985-1987, 1997 seasons, a total of four years. Clemons' record as the team's strength and conditioning coach was 25-38-0, making him the third-least successful strength and conditioning coach in Detroit Lions history. The team made it to the playoffs one time (1997) and had a 0-1 record under Coach Clemons in playoff games.
Gary Wade
Wade was the strength and conditioning coach for the Detroit Lions in the 1980-1982 seasons, a total of three years. Wade's record as the team's strength and conditioning coach was 21-20-0, making him the most successful strength and conditioning coach in Detroit Lions history. The team made it to the playoffs one time (1982) and had a 0-1 record under Coach Wade in playoff games.
Floyd Reese
Reese was the strength and conditioning coach for the Detroit Lions in the 1975-1977 seasons, a total of three years. Reese's record as the team's strength and conditioning coach was 19-23-0, making him the third-most successful strength and conditioning coach in Detroit Lions history.
Detroit Lions strength and conditioning coach record
| Coach | Years | Record | Win percentage | Playoff record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Malcolm Blacken | 2001, 2006-2009 | 14-66-0 | 17.5% | 0-0 |
| Jason Arapoff | 2001-2005 | 21-59-0 | 26.3% | 0-0 |
| Bert Hill | 1990-2001 | 90-102-0 | 46.9% | 1-5 |
| Don Clemons | 1985-1987, 1997 | 25-38-0 | 39.7% | 0-1 |
| Gary Wade | 1980-1982 | 21-20-0 | 51.2% | 0-1 |
| Floyd Reese | 1975-1977 | 19-23-0 | 45.2% | 0-0 |
Detroit Lions strength and conditioning coach facts
- Floyd Reese was the first strength and conditioning coach in Lions history in 1975.
- Bert Hill coached the most seasons as the Lions's strength and conditioning coach at twelve seasons.
- Malcolm Blacken was the last coach to hold the position of strength and conditioning coach, leaving the role after the 2009 season.