
Strength & Conditioning
Mission Statement
The mission of the strength and conditioning staff is to provide a well-designed, collaborative training program based on sound physiological principles. Sport specific focus, experimentally proven methods, safe and productive physical training by means of a periodic plan will be our primary emphasis while maximizing the genetic potential of the student athlete population. Our goal is to provide the student athlete with the best “hands on” strength and conditioning program in the country. In all our endeavors, we are committed to the principles of ethical conduct, integrity and excellence.
Strength and Conditioning at PHD Sports
To improve our athletes’ performance, as strength coaches, we make critical observations that help shape the way we train them. Most sports are played where force needs to be applied to the ground and that athletes must master triple extension (hips, knees, and ankles). An athlete must also coordinate and utilize every muscle, tendon, ligament and joint throughout the body in a full range of motion and explosive manner.
Within our Sports performance model, the strength and conditioning program may include any and all of the following protocols:

Athletic Evaluation / Movement Screen
Mobility / Flexibility
Linear Speed (start, first step quickness, acceleration, absolute speed)
Multi-Directional Speed (footwork, change of direction, agility)
Plyometrics
Reaction training
Joint Stability / Balance / Posture
Injury Prevention / Pre-hab
Reconditioning / Return from Injury
Strength / Power (focusing on the core)
Conditioning (energy system development, work capacity)
Recovery / Regeneration
Key Result Areas
Strength and Conditioning Program
Increase work capacity in all aspects of physical training
Increase strength and power of student athletes
Increase speed and agility of student athletes
Increase physical endurance and functional flexibility of student athletes
Develop an objective based goal program with student athletes
Develop a work ethic in student athletes in terms of physical preparation
Develop specific conditioning programs for all Olympic sports
Program recognized as a leader in the field
Training Objectives
Develop programs based on advanced physiological principles as applied to each individual sport and student athlete
Determine the training needs of each sport
Determine the particular training seasons for each sport
Determine the frequency and mode of training for each sport
Determine the method of progress reporting and student athlete recording
Develop a troubleshooting plan of attack
Develop innovative procedures to add training variety