Mission Statement
The mission of the IUP Strength and Conditioning department is to maximize athletic performance while minimizing the risk of injury through the means of sound physiological training principles. As a by-product, our athletes will improve throughout their athletic career in the areas of work ethic, mental toughness, discipline, intrinsic motivation, and a strong sense of pride and self-confidence within themselves and their athletic abilities.
Coaching Philosophy
To meet athletes where they are at. To create better people first, better athletes second.
Training Philosophy
To train athletes holistically through the use of ground based, multi-dimensional, multi-join movements, to help reduce the likelihood of athletic related injuries. To remember and enforce the first rule of strength and conditioning, “Do No Harm.” To train the athletes in all four areas of training: Technical, Tactical, Physical, and Psychological, in different situations both in the weight room and on the field. This includes areas of Conditioning, Plyometrics, Change or Direction, Agility, Speed/Acceleration, Power, Max Strength, etc. To progress the athletes’ programs effectively and safely. To find where athletes are lacking and attack that weakness until they become proficient.
