Michigan football coach highlights team's strength improvements
2 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 31, 2026, 5:23 PM
Last updated Jul 31, 2026
New Michigan coach Kyle Whittingham said the team was lacking in strength when he arrived in Ann Arbor. After months of training, he announced that nearly all players have achieved personal bests in the weight room. Whittingham noted that the team's strength was behind his previous program at Utah, prompting him to implement a rigorous strength training regimen under the guidance of strength coach Doug Elisaia. As fall camp approaches, the new focus on physical development aims to enhance performance in the upcoming season opener against Western Michigan on September 5.
- •Kyle Whittingham is the new head coach of Michigan.
- •Team achieved personal bests in strength tests after training adjustments.
- •Previous two years saw injuries impact team performance.
- •Fall camp is approaching ahead of a September 5 opener.
- •Strength coach Doug Elisaia drove the training improvements.
- 5:23 PMYahoo Sports — Michigan football players see big gains under new coach
- 8:25 PMYahoo Sports — New Michigan coach says team was not strong enough
"New Michigan coach Kyle Whittingham says the team was lacking strength but has now hit personal bests in the weight room.
"Michigan football players say new coach Kyle Whittingham has overhauled the team's strength and conditioning program.
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External links- Yahoo SportsJul 31, 2026, 5:23 PMMichigan football players see big gains under new coach
Michigan football players say new coach Kyle Whittingham has overhauled the team's strength and conditioning program.
- Yahoo SportsJul 30, 2026, 8:25 PMNew Michigan coach says team was not strong enough
New Michigan coach Kyle Whittingham says the team was lacking strength but has now hit personal bests in the weight room.
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