Dwight B. “Deege” Galt IV (born March 12, 1987) is an American football coach and former player. He is currently the Head Strength and conditioning coach for the Virginia Tech Hokies Football program, coaching under first-year head coach Brent Pry. He played college football for Maryland from 2005 to 2009.[1] Galt was a defensive lineman under Coach Ralph Friedgen.

Dwight Galt IV
Current position
TitleDirector of Strength and Conditioning – Football
TeamVirginia Tech
ConferenceACC
Biographical details
Born (1987-03-12) March 12, 1987 (age 37)
Silver Spring, Maryland
Alma materUniversity of Maryland (2009)
Playing career
2005–2009Maryland
Position(s)Defensive line
Coaching career (HC unless noted)
2010Maryland (Strength and Conditioning Intern)
2010South Carolina (GA)
2011–2012South Carolina (Asst. Strength and Conditioning Coach)
2013–2018Penn State (Asst. Director of Strength and Conditioning)
2019–2021Old Dominion (Director of Sports Performance)
2022–presentVirginia Tech (Director of Strength and Conditioning)

Early life

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Galt earned his bachelor's degree in Family Science from the University of Maryland, College Park in 2009. Shortly after, Galt earned strength and conditioning credentials from the National Association of Speed and Explosion and from the Collegiate Strength and Conditioning Coaches Association.[2] Galt is a graduate of Our Lady of Good Counsel High School (MD).[3]

Coaching career

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Galt began his coaching career with Maryland as a Football strength and conditioning intern. Galt then moved to work with South Carolina before spending seven seasons with Penn State. Galt has coached in numerous bowl games, including the 2016 TaxSlayer Bowl, 2017 Rose Bowl, 2017 Fiesta Bowl, the 2019 Citrus Bowl, and the 2019 Cotton Bowl Classic.[4] He also coached in the 2016 Big Ten Football Championship Game.

Galt has been mentored by several head coaches, including Steve Spurrier, Bill O'Brien, James Franklin, and Ricky Rahne. As a coach, Galt has worked with several high-profile players, including Stephon Gilmore, Saquon Barkley, Jadeveon Clowney, Oshane Ximines, and Mike Gesicki.[5]

References

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  1. ^ "Dwight Galt IV joins Tech as director of football strength and conditioning". Virginia Tech Athletics. Retrieved January 1, 2022.
  2. ^ "Dwight Galt IV Bio". Virginia Tech Athletics. Retrieved January 1, 2022.
  3. ^ "Deege Galt Player Profile". Maryland Athletics. Retrieved January 1, 2022.
  4. ^ Cunningham, David (December 22, 2021). "Virginia Tech Hires Dwight Galt IV As Dir. Of Football Strength & Conditioning". TechSideline.Com. Retrieved January 1, 2022.
  5. ^ Rolando, Rosa (December 22, 2021). "Former Penn State assistant lands on Brent Pry's Virginia Tech staff". Saturday Tradition. Retrieved January 1, 2022.