March 13, 2014

LAS VEGAS (UNLVRebels.com) - UNLV head coach Bobby Hauck on Thursday formally announced Eric Hohn as the Rebel football team's new strength and conditioning coach.

Hohn's three decades of experience in college athletics include stints as an assistant at the University of Washington before serving as the head strength and conditioning coach at California from 1991-97 and then in the same capacity at Weber State from 1998-2012.

A member of the University of Oregon track and field team from 1980-82, Hohn graduated with his bachelor's degree in physical education from the school in 1982. He then served as a graduate assistant strength and conditioning coach at the University of South Carolina while earning his master's degree.

"Eric is someone with great experience and knowledge and is tremendously accomplished in this profession," Hauck said. "I've known him for many years and while we were at Montana and Washington, you always knew facing the teams he worked with at Weber State and Cal meant physical battles on the field. I think our players are really responding well to his new approach. The kids are really excited with the way we are training and the effort Eric is giving them and requiring of them. Coach Hohn and (assistant strength and conditioning coach) Dan Ryan have produced a tremendous winter conditioning session."

UNLV is wrapping up its second week of spring practice before taking next week off for the university's spring break. The annual Spring Showcase is set for 5:30 p.m. on April 11. Admission is free of charge.

New football season tickets are on sale now starting at only $90 for all six home games. Renewals are also available now. Log on to www.unlvtickets.com for more information or call (702) 739-FANS (3267).