Ben Hessman joined Augustana in 2024 as an assistant strength & conditioning coach. Hessman will be working with football, volleyball, women's soccer, and track and field. Before Augustana, Hessman spent two years at Dakota State where he worked with football, baseball, volleyball, softball, cross country and track and field. Hessman was a graduate assistant at Pittsburg State (Kan.) where he earned his Master of Science in health, human performance, and recreation. As a graduate assistant, he was responsible for volleyball and softball, as well as assisting with football. Hessman earned his bachelor's degree in exercise science at Pittsburg State. He was an intern for two years, assisting with football, baseball, and volleyball. Hessman currently holds the NSCA CSCS, USAW-L1, and CPR certification. He is originally from Wichita, Kansas.
