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Kurt Hester: Houston’s new ‘football preparation coach’

Willie Fritz brought Kurt Hester with him from Tulane, certain he would be the right fit for the Cougars. Hester is the strength and conditioning coach but describes himself as the “football preparation coach.” In his mind, S&C is an outdated name for the job.

Hester is candid, straightforward, and an iconoclast. His results speak for themselves.

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This is a two-part interview. Today is part one, focusing on the job and how Hester’s approach differs:


 

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