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Loyola College Strength and Conditioning

The purpose of the GREYHOUND strength and conditioning program is to make you a stronger, bigger and better conditioned athlete who is less susceptible to injury. The methods we endorse are based on physiological fact, the latest literature available and years of experience.

The physical ability of an athlete is the most fundamental aspect of any game. Scientific research indicates that individuals who engage in year round strength and conditioning programs are less likely to become injured and are more likely to enhance their performance than those who do not. Your body also responds better to staying in shape than constantly having to work back into shape year after year. Several elements make up your overall levels of fitness.

They are
•Muscular Strength
•Cardiovascular Fitness
•Performance Flexibility
•Sports Nutrition
•Skill Development
•Speed Development and Agility
•Body Composition
•Rest and Recovery
•Physical Performance Profile

One must engage in all aspects of this program to help reach the goals of this program, which will help you succeed in your specific sport.
Goals:
Prevention of Injuries
Weight training increases the strength of muscles, tendons, ligaments, and bones.

Faster Recovery from Injuries
A properly implemented strength and conditioning program improves the body's ability to repair damaged tissues.

Maintaining a High Skill Level
A stronger, better conditioned body is more likely to perform better late in a season.

Improving Performance of You and Your Team
To get better at your game, you must play your game. To help your team, you must play everyday at your best. Strength and conditioning will help one attain the first three goals. When these first three goals are achieved, you will play and improve which will help the team win.

Intensity of effort is the key to proper training. It is the reason for strength and conditioning gains, not magical formulas, super hero routines, miracle supplements, or 400 clubs.

Intensity includes
•Perfect repetitions performed with maximum effort.
•Complete concentration throughout a workout session.
•Continuous effort, even when the body is in severe oxygen debt.
•Hard work, as there is no greater reward than success through hard work.


The GREYHOUND conditioning program is approached in the same fashion as our strength program, with the goal to be in peak shape by the start of in-season practice. As with strength training, we will ask more effort of you each day. Your cardiovascular system adapts to the stresses placed on it, similar to your skeletal muscle. Therefore, the stresses placed on the cardiovascular system will be monitored and recorded similar to the strength program.

Throughout the year, you will receive numerous manuals. Topics will be specific to the elements that make up your overall levels of fitness. Articles within each topic will focus on a different area within each element. Disciplining yourself to apply what is taught is the key to your success in this program. One hundred percent effort produces one hundred percent results!

Undergraduate Strength and Conditioning Internship
The internship opportunity at Loyola College in Maryland has been prepared for the interns to meet the following objectives.

Interns have the opportunity to
•Develop and monitor strength, conditioning and flexibility programs for Division I athletic teams.
•Assist in fitness testing, computation of results and evaluation of athletes.
•Teach proper lifting techniques and assist in spotting lifts.
•Assist in the maintenance and cleaning of the facility and its equipment.
•Anticipate potential risks of injury and take measures to remove them and alert participants of them.
•Develop effective motivating procedures to assist student-athletes in achieving maximum potential in all areas of performance.
•Demonstrate a working knowledge of computer skills on Microsoft Office and Strength Software.
•Work and communicate with coaches, athletic trainers and medical staff.
•Establish a strength library by helping with manuals.

To learn more about Loyola College's Strength and Conditioning Internship, download your Intern Manual and apply today!
Strength and Conditioning Sample Workouts

Abdominal Workout

Back Workout

Chest Workout

Legs Workout

Shoulder Workout

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Disclaimer:
The exercise information presented on this website is intended as an educational resource and is not intended as a substitute for medical advice. Consult your physician or health care professional before performing any of the exercises described on this website or any exercise technique or regimen, particularly if you have chronic or recurring medical conditions. Discontinue any exercise that causes you pain or severe discomfort and consult a medical expert. Loyola College makes no warranty of any kind with regard to the information presented and is not responsible for any injuries or damages arising out of the use or misuse of the information.