Rob Sulaver - Staff Directory
- Title:
- Director of Sport Science
Rob Sulaver is in his third season as the University of Michigan wrestling program's Director of Sport Science.
Sulaver brings over 15 years of experience working with top-tier competitors, including professional fighters, Olympians, and collegiate athletes. He holds a master's degree in kinesiology from the University of Michigan and is a Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist (CSCS) and a Certified Performance and Sport Scientist (CPSS) through the National Strength and Conditioning Association. He is currently pursuing a PhD focused on sport science and performance monitoring.
Sulaver returned to Michigan after a career spanning strength and conditioning and performance consulting, predominantly in New York City. He previously sat on the Board of Advisors for Arnold Schwarzenegger and was co-founder of the group fitness startup Rumble Boxing.
A Dearborn, Michigan native, Sulaver was a member of the Michigan wrestling program from 2002-07. He competed at 157 pounds, was a three-time letterwinner, and placed eighth at the 2007 Big Ten Championships. As an undergraduate, he twice earned Academic All-Big Ten honors. He began his training career as an undergraduate strength coach with the Michigan football program following his senior season.
Sulaver is married to Mel, a performance dietitian in private practice. They have two children, Tiberius and Solstice.
He has a resting heart rate of 45.
