Stephens assists Jeff Hurd with all aspects of the Chargers’ strength and conditioning program.
A native of Jacksonville Florida, Stephens graduated from Stanton College Prep before earning a Health and Exercise Science bachelor’s degree from North Florida University.
Stephens was the head strength and conditioning coach at the University of North Florida from 1999-03, where he actually started the school’s program. He also worked with the Jacksonville Jaguars strength and conditioning staff during NFL offseasons in 2002 and ’03. In 2003, he relocated to Boulder, Colo., serving as an assistant speed, and strength and conditioning coach at the University of Colorado. There he worked with the Buffaloes’ football, basketball, track and field and cross-country teams.
Stephens is nationally certified through the NSCA, CSCCA, NASM, and USAW
Stephens and his wife, Tali, have a son and a daughter.
Vernon Stephens’ Coaching Experience
1999-02 — Head Strength and Conditioning, Univ. of North Florida
2002-03 — Strength and Conditioning Intern, Jacksonville Jaguars
2003-06 — Asst. Speed, Strength and Conditioning, Univ. of Colorado
2007-12 — Asst. Strength and Conditioning, San Diego Chargers
Stephens assists Jeff Hurd with all aspects of the Chargers’ strength and conditioning program.
A native of Jacksonville Florida, Stephens graduated from Stanton College Prep before earning a Health and Exercise Science bachelor’s degree from North Florida University.
Stephens was the head strength and conditioning coach at the University of North Florida from 1999-03, where he actually started the school’s program. He also worked with the Jacksonville Jaguars strength and conditioning staff during NFL offseasons in 2002 and ’03. In 2003, he relocated to Boulder, Colo., serving as an assistant speed, and strength and conditioning coach at the University of Colorado. There he worked with the Buffaloes’ football, basketball, track and field and cross-country teams.
Stephens is nationally certified through the NSCA, CSCCA, NASM, and USAW
Stephens and his wife, Tali, have a son and a daughter.
Vernon Stephens’ Coaching Experience
1999-02 — Head Strength and Conditioning, Univ. of North Florida
2002-03 — Strength and Conditioning Intern, Jacksonville Jaguars
2003-06 — Asst. Speed, Strength and Conditioning, Univ. of Colorado
2007-12 — Asst. Strength and Conditioning, San Diego Chargers
