Jonathan Strub

Jonathan Strub

Jonathan Strub begins his seventh season as an assistant on the Gannon coaching staff. With the exception of the 2005 season, when he did not coach, Strub has been instrumental to Gannon’s success over the last six years. He has helped facilitate practices and drills, scout opposing teams, and develop game plans. In addition, he has handled video tape exchange and worked individually with players to improve their performance.

Strub began his coaching career as a student assistant for two seasons (2001-02). During Strub’s first season as a full-time assistant in 2003, the Lady Knights posted a 21-9 record and advanced to the Great Lakes Intercollegiate Athletic Conference (GLIAC) semifinals.

Strub has been one of Gannon’s most versatile coaches, also serving as an assistant softball coach for three seasons (2005-07). He helped guided the Lady Knights to a 112-57 overall record and a 39-21 GLIAC mark during those seasons.

The softball team has won 66 percent of its games during Strub’s three-year tenure as an assistant coach, including a .650 winning percentage in conference games. The Lady Knights qualified for the NCAA Division II Tournament three times during that time span and won their first-ever GLIAC title in 2007.

Strub is also active in within the Erie community. The Erie, Pa., native has spent time as an assistant basketball coach at Blessed Sacrament, tutoring players from 12 to 14 years old. He also served as an assistant during the McDowell High School Volleyball Clinic and was a practice player for the Gannon women’s basketball team from 2003-06.

Strub graduated from Gannon in 2006 with a Bachelor of Science degree in Management Information Systems and a minor in Athletic Coaching.