Strength and Conditioning

Mission Statement
Our mission is to provide the athlete with an ultimate training experience by developing the body, the mind and the spirit for peak physical performance.  This is done through scientifically based program design, developing sound relationships, and stressing a servant mentality.  Our end gain is a well rounded student athlete that has received the utmost out of their genetic potential and greatly reduced their risk of injury, while being prepared for Christian service. 

Philosophy
The philosophy of the program is broken down into four separate Three-Dimensional areas and an equally important fifth area, all of which are equally important and intertwined with each other. We value the importance both psychologically and physically of ensuring that an athlete is able to participate and not be in the training room. The utilization of training for function and movement helps reduce the risk of injury and maximize performance (See the links at the bottom of the page for a more in-depth look at USF's Strength and Conditioning Philosophy).

USF Strength & Conditioning Staff

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General Information
General (All Sports) Information

Video Instruction

Sport Specific
Baseball Workouts

Basketball Workouts

Football Workouts

Soccer Workouts

Softball Workouts

Volleyball Workouts

Miscellaneous
Workout Videos:Spring Combine
                        Winter Conditioning

USF Softball training hard during the off season at the Student Fitness Center 

Three-Dimensionality of Function and Movement
Area One - Mind, Body, and Spirit
Area Two – Frontal, Sagittal, and Transverse
Area Three – Neurological, Muscular, and Skeletal
Area Four – Mobility, Strength, and Conditioning
Area Five - Servant Mentality

Components of USF's Program
Principles
Ground Based Movements
Multi Joint Movements
Technical Progressions
Speed of Movement
Progressive Overload
Individual Program Design
Nutrition
Periodization
Training the Injured Athlete
Character Development

Aspects
Mobility and Stability
Strength
Power and Explosion
Agility
Speed
Biomechanical Analysis
Strength, Performance, and Conditioning Testing
Sport and Position Specific Conditioning