Adam Fletcher is now in his sixth season as strength and conditioning coach for the Fighting Illini men’s basketball team after joining the program in August 2015.
"Adam is one of the top up-and-coming strength coaches in the country," head coach Brad Underwood said. "The areas of strength and conditioning play a major role in our program. Coach 'Fletch' has done an outstanding job to date with the players here and I'm excited to have him continue with their development."
Fletcher came to Illinois from Towson, where he served the last three years as the Tigers’ strength and conditioning coach. After less than a year on the job, he was promoted to director of strength and conditioning, leading the department while working with Towson’s men’s basketball, men’s lacrosse and golf programs.
During his time at Towson, the 2013 team made the largest single-season turnaround in NCAA history while the 2014 team won a program Division I record 25 games. Towson also won its first two postseason games as a D1 program.
Prior to arriving at Towson, Fletcher spent two years as assistant strength coach at Michigan, working primarily with men’s basketball. The Wolverines went 45-24 during his two seasons in Ann Arbor, winning a share of the 2012 Big Ten title and advancing to the NCAA Tournament both years.
His professional experience began with a series of internships, including IMG Academy and his alma mater, Miami-Ohio.
Fletcher was a four-year letterwinner and two-year starter on the RedHawks basketball team, playing from 2007-10. He served as team captain as a senior and also was named the team’s top defensive player.
Fletcher earned a bachelor’s degree in kinesiology from Miami University in 2010, a Master of Science (Strength and Conditioning) degree from Edith Cowan University in 2011, and an associate’s degree in science (Massage Therapy) from Parkland College in 2019.
A native of St. Albans, W.Va., Fletcher is a Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist by the National Strength and Conditioning Association, a Certified Sports Performance Coach by USA Weightlifting, and a licensed massage therapist in the state of Illinois. He also holds first aid, CPR and AED certifications.
He is married to the former Kilee Taflinger, who is the strength and conditioning coach for the Fighting Illini women’s basketball team. The Fletchers reside in Champaign with their daughter, Maddie.
