Jared Nessland was named Director of Strength and Conditioning at Southern Illinois University in January of 2008.

In his current role, Nessland oversees the training of over 350 student-athletes. He supervises the Strength and Conditioning staff of 1 full time and 3 graduate assistant strength coaches and oversees the Troutt-Whitmann Training Center. Nessland directly programs and supervises the training of Men's Basketball, Football, and Baseball.

Prior to his current position, Nessland was the Director of Strength and Conditioning at the University of Montana from 2006-2007 and at the University of North Dakota from 2002-2006. He also served as an assistant at the University of Nebraska and University of North Dakota and as a graduate assistant at UND. He began his career as a student intern at Montana State University in 1998.

A native of Havre, Montana, Nessland received his Bachelor's degree from Montana State University, where he competed in Track and Field. He is also certified through the Collegiate Strength and Conditioning Coaches Association.