Providence College Athletics

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Rick Blackadar
Rick Blackadar
  • Title:
    Associate Head Coach / High Performance (Field Hockey, Lacrosse, Swimming & Diving)
  • Email:
  • Phone:
    (401) 865-2951

Rick Blackadar has served as associate head coach for strength and conditioning since 2014. He is currently the strength and conditioning coach for women’s basketball, field hockey, and men’s and women’s swimming and diving.  

Blackadar started his career at the University of Massachusetts where he served for a year (2001-02). He then spent a year with the Buffalo Bills (2002-03). Blackadar began his first stint with the Friars in 2003 and stayed for seven years (2003-10). He then returned to UMass for another year (2010-11) and served Natick High School for the year (2011-12) prior to rejoining the Friars in 2014.  

Blackadar graduated from Bridgewater State University with a Bachelor’s Degree. While with the BSU Bears, he competed on the varsity wrestling team. Blackadar furthered his education at Springfield College where he earned his Master's Degree in education.  

Blackadar is originally from Boston, Mass.  

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