UC San Diego

Matt Gould joined UC San Diego Athletic Performance in September 2021.  He currently oversees all aspects of performance for men’s basketball and women’s basketball. 

Gould received his bachelor’s degree in kinesiology from Northern Illinois University where he also played ice hockey.  After graduating, Gould traveled around the country working for a variety of universities and programs serving in various capacities ranging from entry level strength and conditioning and sports science roles all the way to director of performance.  Gould has spent time working with the following programs: University of Texas (football), Georgetown University, The Potomac Prep School, University of Denver, San Antonio Spurs, University of Michigan (football), and University of the Incarnate Word (basketball).

Gould is a NSCA certified strength and conditioning coach, CSCCA strength and conditioning coach certified, and has a USAW weightlifting certification.  He was also a 2019 nominee for the Northern Illinois University Outstanding Alumni Award and was nominated by University of the Incarnate Word in 2022 to join the National Society of Leadership and Success.