Winthrop University Athletics

Anna Gowing was appointed Associate Head Strength and Conditioning Coach in July of 2025. At Winthrop, Coach Anna will be overseeing Women’s Basketball, Women’s Volleyball, and Women’s Soccer, while also being the internship coordinator.

Coming to us from Northern Arizona University where she was the Assistant Strength and Conditioning Coach and oversaw the development of Women’s Basketball and Women’s Soccer while also assisting with Football.

Prior to NAU she had previous stops at Pittsburg State, Colorado College, Colorado School of Mines and Metropolitan State University Denver.

Anna holds her Master of Science in Human Performance from Pittsburg State and Bachelor of Science in Exercise Science and Minor in Aging Leadership from Metropolitan State University Denver.

Anna holds the certification of Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist (CSCS) through the National Strength and Conditioning Association (NSCA), is registered with distinction through the NSCA and is CPR/AED certified.