Paul Childress Assistant Strength Coach First Season Email: pjc23@buffalo.edu Phone: 716-645-5469 Office: 104 Stadium

Paul Childress begins his first season as a member of the Buffalo sports performance staff.

A highly-decorated weightlifter, Childress holds the world record for the squat (1,146 lbs.) and total lift (2,662 lbs.).

Childress earned his bachelor's degree in health and wellness from Buffalo State where he was a three-time All-American on the Bengals football team.

He earned a master's degree in physical education from Canisius.

Prior to coming to UB, Childress spent five years as the director of facilities and fitness management at Total Health and Fitness. He also spent the previous five years as an online strength and conditioning consultant with professional and collegiate football teams, including the University at Buffalo and the Cleveland Browns.