A Place of Strength
Madison Labrado, ’18 MA ’21, strength and conditioning coach for men’s basketball program
Following a successful softball playing career at Ball State University and with the Puerto Rico national team, Madison Labrador, ’18 MA ’21, had one more goal she wanted to accomplish: pursue a career in exercise science.
“My undergraduate degree was in Exercise Science, and that passion for human movement continued to be shaped and molded as I was a student-athlete here and got to have hands-on experience with Division I athletes,” said Ms. Labrador, who earned her master’s degree in Sports Performance.
Following a short stint in the private sector and as the head strength and conditioning coach at Tiffin University, Ms. Labrador returned to Ball State to be the strength and conditioning coach for the men’s basketball program. She is believed to be one of only a handful of women in the country to hold a similar role on a men’s college basketball staff.
“Being an inspiration for those who seek representation and those who aspire to pursue coaching is really special to me,” she said.
Ms. Labrador joined head coach Michael Lewis’ staff last season and helped the Cardinals to a 20-win season.
“She’s very knowledgeable of her subject and well-versed in several backgrounds in strength training,” Coach Lewis said. “She’s energetic, she’s got big ideas, and she’s got a really bright future.”
