Western Michigan University Athletics

Nate Peoples begins his eighth season with the Bronco Football support staff in 2012.  In 2008 Peoples was one of four to be named finalist for NCAA Division I (FBS) Strength & Coach of the Year by FootballScoop.com.

Peoples spent three years (2002-05) as the top assistant strength coach at Stanford University, working extensively with the Cardinal football team. He also served two seasons (2000-02) at the University of Central Florida in the capacity of assistant strength coach.

A Tampa native, Peoples earned three letters (1995-97) at inside linebacker at Mississippi State University. He received a bachelor’s degree in fitness management from MSU in 1997 and added a master’s in sports administration in 1999. During that time, Peoples worked as a graduate assistant.

Peoples is married to the former Amber Twyner. They have two daughters, Marin Sierra (8) and Taylor (2).

PEOPLES' CERTIFICATIONS

• Collegiate Strength and Conditioning Coaches Association (CSCCa) (SCCC)
• National Strength and Conditioning Association (NSCA) (RSCC*D)
• United States of America Weightlifting Federation (USAW), Sports Performance Coach Certified
• CPR and AED Certified by American Heart Association

PROMINENT ATHLETES COACHED

Western Michigan University

FOOTBALL

• Jordan White - 7th Round 2012 NFL Draft Pick - New York Jets
• John Potter - 7th Round 2012 NFL Draft Pick - Buffalo Bills
• Drew Nowak - 2011 MAC Defensive Player of the Year; All-American
• Greg Jennings - 2nd Round 2006 NFL Draft Pick - Green Bay Packers
• Tony Scheffler - 2nd Round 2006 NFL Draft Pick - Denver Broncos
• Louis Delmas - 2nd Round 2009 NFL Draft Pick - Detroit Lions
• EJ Biggers - 7th Round 2009 NFL Draft Pick - Tampa Bay Buccaneers

Stanford University

FOOTBALL

• Kwame Harris - 1st Round 2003 NFL Draft Pick - San Francisco 49ers
• Oshimogho Atogwe - 3rd Round 2005 NFL Draft Pick - St. Louis Rams
• T.J. Rushing - 7th Round 2006 NFL Draft Pick - Indianapolis Colts
• Trent Edwards - 3rd Round 2007 NFL Draft Pick - Buffalo Bills
• Greg Camarillo - 2005 Undrafted Free Agent - San Diego Chargers

BASEBALL

• Danny Putnam - 1st Round 2004 MLB Draft Pick - Oakland Athletics
• Dony Lucy - 2nd Round 2004 MLB Draft Pick - Chicago White Sox
• Sam Fuld - 10th Round 2004 MLB Draft Pick - Chicago Cubs
• Jed Lowrie - 1st Round 2005 MLB Draft Pick - Boston Red Sox
• Greg Reynols - 1st Round 2006 MLB Draft Pick - Colorado Rockies

WRESTLING

• Matt Gentry - 2004 National Champion (Undefeated) - 157 lb class

MEN'S CREW

• Jamie Schroder - 2004 and 2008 Summer Olympian (USA)

WOMEN'S CREW

• Missy Fiesler - All-American and All-PAC Ten
• Sabrina Kolker - 2004 Summer Olympian (Canada)
• Sam McGee - 2004 Summer Olympian (USA) - All-American and All-PAC Ten

University of Central Florida

FOOTBALL

• Asante Samuel - 4th Round 2003 NFL Draft - New England Patriots

MEN'S BASKETBALL

• Joey Graham - 1st Round NBA 2005 NBA Draft Pick - Toronto Raptors
• Stephen Graham - 2005 Undrafted Free Agent - Houston Rockets

BASEBALL

• Jason Graham - 14th Round 2002 MLB Draft Pick - Detroit Tigers
• Dee Brown - 10th Round 2005 MLB Draft Pick - Washington Nationals