EJ Hibbler enters his first season with the Lions as Strength & Conditioning Assistant in 2023. Hibbler comes to Detroit after spending a decade working throughout the collegiate ranks in various sports performance roles. His NCAA stints include stops at Tulsa, Arkansas, Michigan State, Louisville, Northern Illinois, Western Carolina and LSU.

EJ Hibbler enters his first season with the Lions as Strength & Conditioning Assistant in 2023. Hibbler comes to Detroit after spending a decade working throughout the collegiate ranks in various sports performance roles. His NCAA stints include stops at Tulsa, Arkansas, Michigan State, Louisville, Northern Illinois, Western Carolina and LSU.

Hibbler received his bachelor's degree in applied health science from Wheaton College, where he was a four-year football letterwinner at wide receiver for the Thunder (2008-2011). Following graduation, he worked as a personal trainer at Hammer Bodies Custom Fitness, in St. Louis, Mo.

In 2016, Hibbler completed his master's degree in sport administration and certificate of graduate studies in sports psychology at NIU. Hibbler has his SCCC certification from the CSCCa, his CSCS certification from the NSCA, is USAW-1 certified and is also certified in CPR/AED/First Aid.

A St. Louis native, Hibbler is married to his wife, Tamaria, who is also an athletic trainer.