Ravens Hire All Blacks Strength Coach for VP Role

Nic Gill brings nearly two decades of experience with New Zealand's national rugby team to Baltimore

Published on Mar. 2, 2026

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The Baltimore Ravens have hired Nic Gill as their new vice president of health and performance. Gill previously spent nearly 20 years with New Zealand's national rugby team, the All Blacks, where he led their strength and conditioning program during their 2011 and 2015 World Cup championship seasons.

Why it matters

The Ravens are looking to bolster their sports science and performance capabilities by bringing in an internationally renowned expert from the world of rugby. Gill's experience working with elite athletes and winning programs could help the Ravens gain a competitive edge in the NFL.

The details

Gill first joined the All Blacks as an assistant strength and conditioning coach in 2004 before taking over the lead role in 2008. During his tenure, the All Blacks won the Rugby World Cup in 2011 and 2015. Gill said he's excited for the "big move" from New Zealand to the NFL and the chance to "contribute to something special in Baltimore."

  • Gill joined the All Blacks as an assistant in 2004.
  • Gill took over as the lead strength and conditioning coach for the All Blacks in 2008.
  • The All Blacks won the Rugby World Cup in 2011 and 2015 with Gill as their strength coach.

The players

Nic Gill

Gill is the new vice president of health and performance for the Baltimore Ravens. He previously spent nearly two decades with New Zealand's national rugby team, the All Blacks, where he led their strength and conditioning program during their 2011 and 2015 World Cup championship seasons.

Baltimore Ravens

The Baltimore Ravens are an NFL team based in Baltimore, Maryland. They are looking to bolster their sports science and performance capabilities by bringing in an internationally renowned expert from the world of rugby.

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What they’re saying

“Coming from New Zealand to the NFL is a big move for my family and me, but it's one we're genuinely excited about. The Ravens have a strong reputation for doing things the right way, and I'm grateful for the chance to bring my knowledge and experience here, learn from everyone around me and contribute to something special in Baltimore.”

— Nic Gill (cbsnews.com)

What’s next

Gill will begin his new role with the Ravens immediately, as the team looks to leverage his expertise to improve player health, recovery, and performance ahead of the upcoming NFL season.

The takeaway

The Ravens' hiring of Nic Gill, an internationally renowned strength and conditioning coach from the world-champion All Blacks rugby team, signals the team's commitment to using cutting-edge sports science and performance optimization to gain a competitive edge in the NFL.