Lauren Mattson - Lead Strength & Conditioning Coach

Coach Lauren brings her expertise and knowledge of physical development through a basketball lens as a former varsity student-athlete at the USports level. Coach Lauren will bring mentorship and experience to the team’s S&C sessions tailoring plans to each individual’s needs while understanding the outcome within the basketball context.

Coach Lauren graduated from the University of Alberta in 2021 with a Bachelor in Kinesiology majoring in Adapted Physical Activity. Throughout her five years at UofA, she also competed with the Panda’s Basketball Program. After completing her degree, she completed her CSEP-CPT training and has been involved in the Strength and Conditioning community since May of 2021. 

Lauren has been involved in sports and fitness her entire life. She values the physical, mental and emotional value that fitness brings to one’s life and wants to continue to spread her knowledge and passion to others. 

Outside of work, Lauren coaches with the University of Alberta Panda’s Basketball team as an assistant coach and still finds herself spending countless hours coaching the game of basketball. She also enjoys spending time outdoors with her family and friends.