The strength and conditioning program at Mount Saint Mary’s
University focuses on three principles:
1.
Reduce the risk of injury
2.
Maximize athletic performance
3.
Educate the student-athlete
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A major renovation of our Varsity Weight Room was just completed after a very generous gift
from local supporter Tom Wilhide. |
The women’s basketball team will train year-round to
continuously develop strength, power, speed, agility, flexibility and sport
conditioning to maximize on-court performance and keep the women healthy. Our
program believes that education is key in the development of student-athletes.
Our athletes are encouraged to ask questions and learn. I want our athletes to
know what we are doing and why we are doing it. At this particular time, the
women’s basketball team is competing in the regular season. The team will
continue to train hard about two times per week, schedule permitting, as the
focus turns to the court. I’m excited for the ladies to continue regular season
play and to see their off-season efforts in action.
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| The floor was completely re-done, while new graphics were added to the walls. Flat-screen TV's were added to aid in educating our student-athletes throughout their various workouts. |
Within the past few weeks, the strength and conditioning
program at the Mount has made great improvements to its facilities. The
addition of new equipment allows our student-athletes to train using a large
variety of training modalities and has the student-athletes more excited than
ever to enter the facility. With the end of the semester quickly approaching our
off-season teams will begin preparations to performance test shortly after
Thanksgiving break and we’ll distribute winter break lifting and conditioning
packets to the athletes as they return home to continue to prepare for their
spring seasons.
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| The renovations also include complete power racks and platforms, free weights equipment and a sound system. |
For current high school junior and senior athletes striving
to compete at the collegiate level, I recommend finding a quality sports
performance training facility with certified strength and conditioning coaches in
your local area. Having the motivation to learn, train hard, and make yourself
better will put you ahead of the rest entering the collegiate scene.
Stephen Notebaert was hired as the Mount St. Mary's Strength
and Conditioning Coach prior to the 2014-15 academic year. His certifications
include Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist (CSCS), Strength and
Conditioning Coach Certified (SCCC) and USA Weightlifting Level 1 Sports
Performance Coach (USAW).
