Michael has always had a passion for being physically active and helping others reach their full potential. Michael has spent the last 10 years working in the collegiate setting. 

In his most recent role as Assistant Athletic Director for Strength and Conditioning at Manhattan College, he oversaw all facets of strength & conditioning for the Jaspers’ 19 Division I sports. He was responsible for the men’s and women’s basketball, men’s and women’s lacrosse, baseball, cross country and track and field, women’s soccer, and women’s rowing teams. 

Prior to joining Manhattan, Olave served as the assistant strength & conditioning coach at Manhattanville College, where he was responsible for designing and implementing the annual strength & conditioning programs for the men’s basketball, men’s lacrosse, men’s soccer and volleyball teams, he also directly assisted the head strength & conditioning coach with the men’s hockey and baseball programs during his time with the Valiants.

Olave previously spent one year as an intern at the United States Military Academy, where he worked primarily with the track & field and volleyball squads.

He graduated from Manhattan in 2014 with a degree in exercise science. Olave is a Certified Strength & Conditioning Specialist through the National Strength & Conditioning Association.

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