Joined Naval Academy Athletic Association: July 2026
Eric Traeger serves as an Assistant Strength & Conditioning Coach with direct responsibilities with the women's basketball program at the United States Naval Academy.
He came to Navy following two years working at Rutgers as an Assistant Strength and Conditioning Coach. Beginning in 2024, Traeger led the strength and conditioning program for Rutgers Softball while also overseeing the development of multiple event groups within Rutgers Track & Field, including cross country, throwers, and sprinters.
Prior to heading to Piscataway, Traeger spent over two years in the strength and conditioning department at Penn State University Athletics, serving as a Graduate Strength and Conditioning Fellow, Part-Time Strength and Conditioning Coach, and intern.
A native of Pennsylvania, Traeger earned both his bachelor's degree in Kinesiology (Movement Science) in 2022 and his master's degree in Higher Education in 2024 from Penn State University. He holds certifications as a Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist (CSCS), Strength and Conditioning Coach Certified (SCCC), USA Weightlifting Level 1 Coach (USAW-L1), NSCA Certified Personal Trainer (NSCA-CPT), and Red Cross CPR certification.
