Brian Hess to Head UNC Football's S&C Staff Posted Jan 3, 2019 Brian Hess has been named the head strength and conditioning coach for the North Carolina football program, coach Mack Brown announced Thursday. Hess comes to UNC after serving as the head football strength and conditioning coach at Army West Point. Prior to his time at West Point, Hess spent two seasons as the strength and conditioning coach at Sam Houston State. (GoHeels.com)