Tracy Zimmer has been at Penn since 2010 and serves an Assistant Strength and Conditioning Coach. In addition to designing and implementing strength and conditioning programs for athletic teams, Zimmer also handles all administrative details for the strength and conditioning department including overseeing the use of Sparta Science Technology.Â
Zimmer earned her Bachelor's of Science in Kinesiology from Temple University. While at Temple, she was a member of the women's lacrosse team and a two-time team captain. As a senior, she was named first-team All-Atlantic 10 and also earned a spot on the conference's All-Tournament Team. Zimmer earned her Master's in Sport Psychology from Temple in May 2014. Â
Zimmer has also competed in the sport of powerlifting, and holds the Pennsylvania state squat record (182.5kg) in USAPL.
Zimmer is a Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist, USA Weightlifting Level 1 Sports Performance Coach, and USA Track Level 1 Coach.