Ben Cobian was appointed as an assistant coach of strength and conditioning at San Jose State University in the July of 2007. He joined the program after serving on the strength and conditioning staff at Cal Poly (2005-07).

Cobian currently trains the men's basketball, women's swimming and diving, women's tennis, women's gymnastics and cheer teams at SJSU. He is also in a core of strength coaches that train the football team.

The Cal Poly graduate earned his bachelor's degree in journalism with a concentration in broadcast. He continued his education at Cal Poly and received a master's degree in education, leadership and management in 2007.

After earning four varsity letters with the Mustangs football team, Cobian served as their assistant offensive-line coach during the 2006 and 2007 seasons.

He is a Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist (CSCS) and a member of National Strength and Conditioning Association.

The Concord, Calif., native now calls San Jose his hometown.

Ben and his wife Heather are expecting their first child in July of 2011.