Born and raised in Greensboro, North Carolina, Chris DeSanto directs all strength and conditioning operations for the LMU men’s and women’s soccer, softball and men’s and women’s lacrosse programs. 

Education:

- Lees-McRae College (Banner Elk, North Carolina): Bachelor of Science in Sports Administration with a minor in Sports Science. 2014.

Certifications:

- CSCCa: Strength and Conditioning Coach Certified (SCCC)

- NSCA: Certified Strength & Conditioning Specialist (CSCS)

Prior Experience:

- 2017-2019 - Webber International University (Babson Park, Florida): Assistant Strength & Conditioning Coach 

- 2016-2017 - Webber International University (Babson Park, Florida): Strength & Conditioning Coaching Assistant

- Summer 2016 - University of Kentucky Olympic Sports (Lexington, Kentucky): Strength & Conditioning Intern

- 2015-2016 - Wake Forest University Olympic Sports (Winston-Salem, North Carolina): Sports Performance Intern