Strength & Conditioning

Mission Statement

It is the mission of the Strength and Conditioning Department to encourage each student athlete to strive for excellence. Our goal is to promote and foster an atmosphere that is conducive to the intellectual, personal and physical development of each individual. Developing a strong relationship with each student athlete is critical in motivating him or her to realize their potential. We are dedicated to providing equal opportunities to all student athletes and contributing to the total educational experience. Our primary objectives are to teach the proper fundamentals of strength and conditioning, improve athletic performance, and reduce the risk of injury.

Strength & Conditioning in the News

Dec. 13, 2010-  Congratulations to Coach Valenzuela, who finished 9th at the 2010 American Open Weightlifting Championships. Coach Valenzuela competed in the women’s 69 kg weight class.  Her competition total for the Snatch and the Clean and Jerk was a combined 165 kg (364 lbs).  She achieved a new personal best of 93 kg (205 lb) in the Clean and Jerk.  Coach Valenzuela has qualified for the 2011 U.S. National Championships to be held in Savannah, Georgia in April.