Dr. Jan Kretzschmar serves as the head coach and faculty advisor to the King’s College Rugby Club. Dr. Kretzschmar started coach in 2015 as coach and founder of the King’s College Rugby Club. Prior to coaching, he played collegiate rugby at Temple University. After graduation, he played for the Doylestown Rugby Club, the Chicago Riot, and the Chicago Lions. On top of coaching, Dr. Kretzschmar also plays for the local men’s team the Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Breakers.
Dr. Kretzschmar is faculty member and director of the Exercise Science Program at King’s College. He obtained his Bachelor’s degree in Kinesiology from Temple University and his Ph.D. from the University of Illinois in Kinesiology and Nutrition.
Dr. Kretzschmar is also a Level 200 coach with USA Rugby and a Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist (CSCS) with the National Strength and Conditioning Association (NSCA).
