Dr. Wildes brings more than 15 years of expertise in human performance optimization within sports medicine, athletic training, sports physiology, strength and conditioning, integrative osteopathic wellness, and psychophysiology. As an emerging expert in the field of sports medicine psychophysiology, with experience working for various organizations such as the United States Olympic & Paralympic Committee, USA-National Governing Bodies – USA Volleyball, …

Meade Smith is one of the top strength and conditioning professionals in college athletics with a proven track record of helping athletes maximize their potential. He joined the staff at Southern Illinois in May of 2016 after serving as head strength coach at SIUE from 2011-16. In 2019, he oversaw a complete renovation of the weight room. A 2000 graduate of …