Joined the program in 2020 to help prepare the Owls for the first season under the direction of head coach Willie Taggart
At Tennessee Martin
Spent one season at the University of Tennessee Martin where he served as a graduate assistant strength and conditioning coach
At Ole Miss
Used the 2018 season to work, as an intern, under the direction of Ole Miss Head Strength Coach Paul Jackson
Primary focus was on assisting with the football team along with the Olympic sports of baseball, volleyball and cheer
His responsibilities included the implementation of team strength, speed, and conditioning programs along with the supervision and upkeep of athletic performance facilities
At Cincinnati
Facione began his coaching career as an intern at Cincinnati where he worked with the Olympic sports of women’s basketball, women’s volleyball, women’s soccer, swimming and diving, women’s cross country and cheer
During his tenure he assisted with the design and implementation of individual and team strength and conditioning programs along with rehabilitation programs among other duties
As a Player
Facione played collegiate football at Capital University where he was a four-year linebacker from 2014-17
Personal Education: Holds a bachelor’s degree in exercise science from Capital University (’17) Certifications: Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist (CSCS) through the National Strength and Conditioning Association