Article: Cavaliers' new strength coach gets high marks.

Byline: Ed Miller

Aug. 17--For someone who spent the spring putting Virginia's players through the toughest workouts of their lives, new strength coach Matt Balis is a popular guy.

Since camp opened, several players have commented on the difference Balis made. He came from the University of Florida to replace Evan Marcus, who returned to the NFL after four seasons at Virginia.

"He pushes us in ways I don't think a lot of the guys have been pushed before," said linebacker Clint Sintim, who said he's leaner, stronger and faster after working with Balis.

"Not too long ago we came out here and ran all these steps, up and down, all the way ...

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