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Derek Millender
Head Strength and Conditioning Coach
Cleveland Cavalier
Derek Millender was named Head Strength and Conditioning Coach for the Cleveland Cavaliers in August 2013. He
was previously the Cavaliers’ assistant strength and conditioning coach for three seasons. Millender is
responsible for coordinating the team’s in-season and off-season performance testing and monitoring, and
strength and conditioning. Millender also incorporates other training programs such as yoga and Pilates into
player individualized programs. In addition to developing in-season programs, he works individually with each
player during the offseason to prepare them for the rigors of an NBA season. He also works with a registered
dietician closely to recommend the right foods at the right time (Nutrient Timing), along with supplement
recommendation.
Prior to joining the Cavaliers, he was the head strength and conditioning coach for Cleveland State University
from 2007-10. He also spent two years in the Cleveland Indians organization (2006 Mahoning Valley Scrappers (A),
2007 Akron Aeros (AA)).
The Pensacola, Florida native completed his undergrad studies in 2004 at the University of South Alabama and
earned his Master’s Degree in Exercise Science from Cleveland State University in 2010. Millender is a Certified
Strength and Conditioning Specialist (CSCS) through the National Strength and Conditioning Association (NSCA),
Registered Strength and Conditioning Coach * D with Distinction (10yrs as a certified strength and conditioning
coach) a Performance Enhancement Specialist (PES) through the National Academy of Sports Medicine (NASM) and is
also a Sports Performance Coach through United States Weightlifting (USAW).
He resides in Cleveland, Ohio.
Ed Subel
Assistant Strength and Conditioning Coach
Cleveland Cavaliers
Ed enters his second season with the Cleveland Cavaliers organization as Assistant Strength and Conditioning Coach. In his role he assists in all facets of the Strength and Conditioning program. Prior to joining the team he had worked in the Cleveland Indians organization, since 2010. Within his tenure he served as a MiLB Strength and Conditioning coach for multiple affiliates within the developmental system and most recently as the Minor League Strength and Conditioning Coordinator. He previously worked as an S&C graduate assistant at Cleveland State University, where he received his Master’s Degree in Exercise Science. He also worked as a Strength and Conditioning intern for the University of South Florida. He received his B.A. from John Carroll University and is also a member of the National Strength and Conditioning Association. Ed also worked with the MLB European and African Academies Athletic Development program in the Czech Republic, Austria, and France in 2012-13.
Juan Aquino
Head G-League Strength & Conditioning Coach
Cleveland Charge
Juan Aquino is currently the Head Strength & Conditioning Coach for the Cleveland Charge. Prior to joining Cleveland Aquino worked with University of Wyoming and Duke University. He holds a Master's in Applied Physiology & Kinesiology and a Bachelor's in Athletic Training. Aquino is also Athletic Training Certified (ATC), and holds his NSCA CSCS and CSCCa.