Blake Podsen is in his fourth year at the University of North Georgia as the Strength and Conditioning coordinator for the department of athletics.

He assists North Georgia athletes with strength training as well as conditioning for all 12 collegiate sports competing at the NCAA Division II level. 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 obtained his Master’s degree in Education from North Georgia and is also a certified K-12 Physical Educator.  He is currently working towards his doctorate degree in Higher Education Leadership.