Naval Academy Athletics

Jim Kiritsy is in his fourth year as the Head Football Strength & Conditioning Coach. He was hired by Brian Newberry when he was promoted at the end of the 2022 season. 

In Kiritsy’s three seasons at Navy the Mids are 26-12 and have won back-to-back Commander-In-Chief’s Trophies.  The Mids have won 21 games over the last two seasons, the most in school history, and tied the school record in wins last year with 11.

Kiritsy came to Navy from Kennesaw State, where he served as the Assistant Athletic Director for Sport Performance and was the Director of Football Strength and Conditioning.         Prior to Kennesaw State, Kiritsy served three seasons as Associate Director for Strength and Conditioning at The Citadel (2011-13).

Kiritsy joined The Citadel after spending two seasons at Vermont as the Assistant Strength and Conditioning coach. 

A 2009 graduate of Norwich University, Kiritsy received a Bachelor’s of Science degree in physical education with a concentration in coaching, and served as a part-time student assistant strength & conditioning coach. He was a four-year (2005-08) letter winner in football, serving as co-captain as a senior, and played baseball for three seasons (2006-08). He served as a member of the Corps Honor Committee in 2008-09.

Kiritsy holds certifications in CPR and AED (automated external defibrillator) from the American Red Cross and is Strength and Conditioning Coach Certified (SCCC) through the Collegiate Strength and Conditioning Coaches Association.
 
A native of Northbridge, Mass., Kiritsy attended Northbridge High School. He and his wife, Bryana, have two children, Adeline and Jack.