Upcoming Event: Track & Field versus NCAA First Round on May 28, 2026
Track & Field
vs NCAA First Round
The University of Utah Athletics
Sports Performance Staff: Cody Lockling
Associate Director of Sports Performance, Olympic Sports
Cody is responsible for the athletic development of the Women’s Soccer, Softball, and Men’s Golf programs. In addition to his role in the physical training of the above mentioned sports programs, Cody serves as Internship Director for Olympic Sports. He received his Bachelor’s degree in Exercise and Sports Science and his Master’s degree in Exercise Physiology through the University of Utah. Cody also serves as the National Strength and Conditioning Associations Utah State Director.
As a Sports Performance Coach, Cody has three primary objectives: 1). to reduce the occurrence of athletic related injuries, 2). improve athletic qualities, and 3). to develop physically/mentally resilient athletes. He strives to do this through a process of teaching proper training technique, improvement of movement competency, progression of exercise complexity/intensity/volume, addressing common trends in sports specific injuries, and a collaborative approach to sport performance. As a Coach, Cody believes it is his responsibility to not only enhance athletic performance but to provide an environment in which student athletes can grow as people, as well as athletes.
Get to know Coach Lockling
Home Town: Sutton, NE
Favorite Book: “The Complete Key to Progress” John McCallum
Favorite Food: Lasagna
Favorite Song or Movie: Friday Night Light’s
Greatest Adventure: Sky Diving
As a Sports Performance Coach, Cody has three primary objectives: 1). to reduce the occurrence of athletic related injuries, 2). improve athletic qualities, and 3). to develop physically/mentally resilient athletes. He strives to do this through a process of teaching proper training technique, improvement of movement competency, progression of exercise complexity/intensity/volume, addressing common trends in sports specific injuries, and a collaborative approach to sport performance. As a Coach, Cody believes it is his responsibility to not only enhance athletic performance but to provide an environment in which student athletes can grow as people, as well as athletes.
Get to know Coach Lockling
Home Town: Sutton, NE
Favorite Book: “The Complete Key to Progress” John McCallum
Favorite Food: Lasagna
Favorite Song or Movie: Friday Night Light’s
Greatest Adventure: Sky Diving