Dr. Dan Furlong, Ed.D.

Dr. Dan Furlong is currently an Assistant Professor in the Department of Physical Education at the United States Military Academy at West Point. Dr. Furlong holds a Doctor of Education in Educational Leadership from Liberty University in Lynchburg, Virginia, a Master's degree in Education concentrating in Biomechanics from the University of Connecticut in Storrs, Connecticut, and a Bachelor of Arts degree in Athletic Administration from St. John's University in Queens, New York. His awards include the Commander’s Award for Civilian Service and the Civilian Service Achievement medal. As the Director of Competitive Sports, Dr. Furlong oversees the two Character in Sport programs stewarded by the Department of Physical Education – Competitive Club Athletics consisting of 16 nationally competitive club teams, and Company Athletics, an intramural-based Sport Education modeled program. He teaches on the Combatives Committee and holds his Modern Army Combatives Level 2 certification. Before coming to West Point ten years ago, he was the Assistant Strength & Conditioning Coach for the New York Knicks. Dr. Furlong is currently also starting his 34th year as the Sports Medicine Concierge for Sports Properties Events at Madison Square Garden covering college basketball, college hockey, college wrestling, professional bull riders, professional boxing, and UFC events. Dr. Furlong has been happily married to his wife, Lisa, for 26 years. They have four amazing children - their daughter, Trinity, and three sons Daniel, Logan, and Jaxon.