Blake Podsen is in his third year at North Georgia College and State University as the Strength and Conditioning coordinator for the department of athletics in 2011-12.

He will assist North Georgia athletes with strength training as well as conditioning for all 10 collegiate sports competing at the NCAA Division II level in the Peach Belt Conference.  He also serves as an instructor for classes in the Health and Physical Education department.

Podsen received his Associate degree in Criminal Justice from Gainesville State College in 2005.  He then completed his Bachelor’s degree in Health and Physical Education at North Georgia College and State University in 2009.

Podsen recently obtained his Master’s degree in Education at North Georgia College and State University and is also a certified K-12 Physical Educator.