Texas A&M coach Kevin Sumlin officially welcomed Mark Hocke as the program’s new strength and conditioning coach on Friday afternoon, per a release from the school.

“I am pleased to have Mark join our staff,” Sumlin said. “He has great experience in the SEC that will serve our team well.”

Known for his energy and enthusiasm, Hocke spent the 2016 season at Florida State as co-associate football strength and conditioning coach. He served as the director of strength and conditioning at Georgia in 2015, and prior to that was as an assistant at Alabama for six years.

“I am excited about the opportunity at Texas A&M,” Hocke said. “From my time at Florida State, Georgia and Alabama, I know it takes high energy and total commitment to being your best in the weight room, the field, in the classroom and in life. There are no short cuts and I look forward to getting started in Aggieland helping develop our student-athletes mentally, physically, spiritually and socially.”

Hocke replaces Larry Jackson, who was fired after five seasons.