The purposes of strength and conditioning are to develop the total athlete, to promote team cohesiveness, and to prepare athletes for the challenges of sport and life. Proper training decreases the chance of injury, improves mental toughness, and sharpens the competitive edge, preparing the team and individual to WIN CHAMPIONSHIPS. This is achieved in a challenging environment based on:
Safety
· Performing reps in a controlled manner
· Proper room set-up and coaching techniques
· No horse play
Productivity
· Minimal rest between sets
· Treating the weight room as a working environment and not a social club
· Getting the most out of each rep and each set - FOCUS
Progression
· Add weight to the bar
· Perform more reps with a given weight
· Take less time between sets
Accountability
· Respect
· Communication
· Be on time to lift
· Wear issued gear
· Train with a partner
· Train hard to help your team WIN