Chris Barry joined the Buccaneer athletic department staff in 2007 as the Assistant Athletic Trainer. He was named Head Athletic Trainer in 2012. Coach Barry, who also serves as the Department’s Strength & Conditioning Coach, enjoyed a highly successful tenure as the Buccaneers’ Co-Head Outdoor Track & Field Coach in addition to his training and strength & conditioning duties.
Chris and his wife, Melissa, reside in Bourne, Mass. with their daughter, Olivia.
May 1979- Bachelor of Engineering in Marine Engineering (SUNY Maritime College)
May 1979- USCG 3rd A/E License (Steam and Diesel, Unlimited, Active until 2027)
May 1979- US.Navy Officer's Commission - Active Reserve, Rank of Ensign
May 1979- Intern Engineering Certificate - State of New York
1979-1983- Active USMM Officer (5 ships; 3 Steam, 2 Diesel Self-Unloaders)
Sept 1985- MS in Mechanical Engineering (Massachusetts Inst. of Technology)
Thesis Title, "Compliant Tools for Robotic Deburring"
Feb 1990- PhD in Mechanical Engineering (MIT-Laboratory for Mfg)
Thesis Title, "Kinematic Methods for Automated Fixture Design"
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