Rutgers University Athletics

Spencer Brown is in his first season as the Scarlet Knights’ director of sports performance in 2025. The New Port Richey, Florida, native arrived in January and took over leadership of the Rutgers football strength and conditioning program in June.

Previously, Brown spent 11 seasons at Dartmouth, including as director of strength, speed and conditioning the last nine. While leading the strength and conditioning department, he was also a member of the football coaching staff and worked closely with nordic skiing and both men's and women's tennis. The role involved developing individualized year-round strength and conditioning programs for each sport in consultation with the coaching staffs, athletic trainers and student-athletes. In addition, duties included supervising six assistant coaches, as well as strength and conditioning interns, plus working with peak performance to help give the athletes the tools needed to be successful on the field and in the classroom.

The Big Green won consistently on the gridiron during Brown’s tenure in New Hampshire, claiming five Ivy League championships and posting eight top-two finishes overall.

Brown was the first-ever head strength and conditioning coach at Moravian College in Pennsylvania for two and a half years, during which time the Greyhounds saw increased performance level of their athletes across the board. He was also responsible for all administrative duties required to operate a fitness center, including managing a full staff and student-workers.

Brown started as the assistant director of sports performance at his alma mater, Lafayette College, where his primary role was the football skill position players and the first-year football players. He oversaw the daily operation of a 4,000-square foot facility, as well as 14 other Leopard sport teams.

A certified “Strength and Conditioning Specialist” through the National Strength and Conditioning Association, Brown holds a master's degree in exercise science with a concentration in sports performance and injury prevention.

A 2009 graduate of Lafayette with a degree in anthropology and sociology, Brown played linebacker as a four-year letterwinner on the Leopards’ football team. He earned a spot on the 2008 Patriot League Academic Honor Roll and was a member of the Fellowship of Christian Athletes. Brown graduated from J.W. Mitchell High School in New Port Richey. He was a second-team all-state selection at the “athlete” position in football and two-time state qualifier in weightlifting. Brown was the St. Petersburg Times and Tampa Tribune Player of the Year.

Personal
Hometown: New Port Richey, Fla.
Alma Mater: Lafayette, 2009
Wife: Krystal
Children: Son, Gavin; Daughter, Faith

Coaching Experience
2025-present: Rutgers (director of sports performance)
2025: Rutgers (assistant strength and conditioning)
2016-24: Dartmouth (director of strength, speed and conditioning)
2014-16: Dartmouth (head strength and conditioning coach for football)
2012-13: Moravian (head strength and conditioning coach)
2010-11: Lafayette (assistant director of sports performance)