STRENGTH AND CONDITIONING The primary goal of the WVU strength and conditioning program is to provide each student-athlete with the best hands-on strength and conditioning program in the country, with the best strength coaches and training facilities in the nation. The strength & conditioning coaches facilitate a training environment that enables each athlete to reach her full athletic potential. Our training philosophy is founded on preparation for excellence by consistently training with intensity and attention to detail, utilizing injury prevention and sports specific training methods. “Our strength and conditioning staff is tremendous,” says coach Sean Cleary. “In every single angle, sports medicine, athletic training, academic services, strength and conditioning, there is nothing these kids don’t have.” To keep athletes in peak physical condition, West Virginia offers a variety of training areas and an array of strength programs designed to increase performance. All student-athletes also have their own program individually calculated and updated throughout the year. “There is no sport that is excluded from proper strength and conditioning workouts,” adds Cleary. “It is no longer just specific to what you are doing - these guys bring a level of professionalism to our student-athletes lives that is unmatched. Each student-athlete is closely monitored with workouts tailored for her specific event for maximum success.” The entire year is carefully planned and tailored to the track & field season to prepare for optimal performance during the season and peaking at championship meets.
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