Athletics
Strength and Conditioning
Our philosophy at Denison University is to develop a comprehensive training program designed specifically for each of the athlete's individual needs, preparedness level and demands of his or her sport. Two main goals of our program are to increase the athletic performance potential of the athlete and to prevent the athlete from acquiring injuries.
Athletic Performance Enhancement
Our first goal is to increase the athlete's chances of having success on the field or court. Some of the general skill development will address are:
- Dynamic Flexibility and Mobility Drills including general and specific warm-up routines
- Linear Speed Enhancement including Starting Acceleration Development and Speed Mechanic Improvement Drills
- Lateral Speed Development including Deceleration Mechanics and Change of Direction Drills
- Reactive Method Training including Plyometrics & Ballistic Throws
- Force Production Enhancement which will encompass Maximal Strength, Speed-Strength and Strength Endurance Development
- Energy System Specific Conditioning mainly focusing on anaerobic capacity
- Static Flexibility Exercises
Injury Prevention
Our second goal is to decrease the chance of injury with the athlete. Specific ways we'll try to accomplish this goal include:
- Assessment of the athletes to identify weak or tight muscle groups
- Dynamic Flexibility concentrating on joint mobility and stability and activation patterns of specific muscle groups
- Addressing specific muscle imbalances through out the annual plan
- Target high-risk joints and enhance their stability and muscle groups depending on the athlete, position and sport being played
- Develop Overall Relative Strength of the athlete
- Increase General Physical Preparedness
Strength & Conditioning Links
Strength & Conditioning Staff [pdf]
Varsity Weight Room Photo Gallery
2008 Central Ohio Strength & Conditioning Clinic [pdf]
Joe Torrens Memorial Team Strongman Competition (April 26, 2008) [pdf]
Joe Torrens Memorial Team Strongman Entry Form [pdf]
Bench Press to Beat Breast Cancer Entry Form [pdf]
Strength & Conditioning Internship [pdf]
NSCA All-Americans [pdf]
