Josh Jirgal - Assistant Sports Performance Coach - Wrestling Support Staff

Josh Jirgal

Title:
Assistant Sports Performance Coach
Email:
joshua.jirgal@duke.edu

Josh Jirgal joined Duke Athletics in August 2022 as an Assistant Sports Performance Coach and was promoted to Assistant Director of Sports Performance in 2024. He primarily works with the wrestling and track & field teams.

Before his tenure at Duke, Jirgal was the Head Strength and Conditioning Coach at UT Permian Basin. His background includes positions at Sacramento State, the US Army Special Operations Command, Wingate University, Champions Sports Performance, Webber International University, the Oakland Raiders and the SF Rush Pro Rugby team.

Jirgal earned a Bachelor of Science in Exercise Science from Appalachian State in 2013 and a Master of Science in Exercise Science from California University of Pennsylvania in 2017. He holds certifications from both the Collegiate Strength and Conditioning Coaches Association (CSCCa) and the National Strength and Conditioning Association (NSCA).

Updated August 5, 2024