Groves, a naive of Faith, South Dakota, joined the University of Central Arkansas Sports Performance staff in June 2026. He will lead the Sugar Bears volleyball team, men’s and women’s soccer teams, and the Bears softball team, & assist with football.
Prior to UCA, Groves was a Sports Performance Coach at Louisiana Tech University, where he oversaw all aspects of sports performance for the women’s soccer, track and field, and cross-country teams while assisting with men’s and women’s basketball, softball, and tennis.
Prior to LA Tech, Groves was a Graduate Assistant Strength and Conditioning Coach at Central Connecticut State University from 2023–25. He oversaw all aspects of sports performance for the throws, cross country, and women’s lacrosse teams and assisted with football and men’s and women’s basketball. While at CCSU, Groves contributed to a combined 10 Blue Devil conference titles. He graduated in 2025 with a Master of Science degree in Physical Education: Exercise Science.
Groves attended Northwestern College (IA), where he was a member of the men’s basketball and track and field teams. He graduated with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Exercise Science in 2023.
Groves served as an intern at both the University of Denver and Northwestern College (IA).
Groves is a Certified Strength & Conditioning Specialist (CSCS) through the National Strength & Conditioning Association (NSCA).
