MEADVILLE, Pa. -- Allegheny Director of Athletics and Recreation Bill Ross has announced the hiring of Corey Mason as the next Director of Peak Performance.

Mason arrives in Meadville after being a member of the athletic performance staff at the University of New Mexico since 2018.  

"We are thrilled to be able to find a highly-qualified candidate for this role like Corey," said Ross. "His qualifications jumped off the page right away as we went through the hiring process. He brings a wealth of knowledge and also a great deal of energy."

Mason started his time with New Mexico as a summer intern, working with the baseball and football programs. Following the internship, Mason was hired as the Graduate Assistant Athletic Performance Coach. In that role, Mason worked primarily with the men's tennis and track & field programs while also assisting with volleyball, softball, football, baseball and men's golf. After one year as the graduate assistant, Mason was promoted to the role of Assistant Director of Athletic Performance. In the assistant director position, Mason was responsible for developing and implementing performance programs for men's tennis, women's soccer and track & field while assisting with volleyball, softball, cross country and men's golf. During his tenure at New Mexico, his student-athletes won a combined 16 Mountain West Conference Championships.  

Prior to New Mexico, Mason interned with the University of Portland, assisting with implementing performance programs for many of their programs. 

"I would like to thank Director of Athletics and Recreation Bill Ross, Assistant Athletic Director for Facilities and Recreation Jared Luteran, Director of Sports Medicine Collier Valencic and the entire search committee for the opportunity to join Allegheny as Director of Peak Performance and Fitness. 

I look forward to working with our coaches and administrators to provide student athletes with the best possible opportunities and experiences at the College. The Peak Performance department will work diligently for our programs and community to ensure our students reach their full potential, both as athletes and people."
 
Mason earned a bachelor's degree in Exercise Science - Motor Behavior from Pacific University (Ore.) and a master's degree in Physical Education - Sports Administration from New Mexico.  He is a Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist through the National Strength and Conditioning Association.