University of Hartford

Strength and Conditioning

The philosophy we endorse as part of the Hartford Hawks strength and conditioning program is quite simple.We are seeking the best gains, in the least amount of time, in the safest way possible.All training sessions are supervised by the strength and conditioning staff to augment results and reduce any chance for injury.

We endorse a variety of modalities, and forms of training, and are constantly looking to improve the program to make it more efficient.As a student-athlete your time will be limited due to class schedule, practice time, travel, homework, eating, sleeping, and hopefully some form of a social life.

The voluntary training cards provided are basic routines that follow similar protocols you will experience on campus.However, we have simplified them to meet the equipment you most likely will have available to utilize during the summer training period.When you come to campus you will be exposed to the full effects and direction of the strength and conditioning program.

All student-athletes at the University of Hartford will experience mental, and physical, challenges that will push them well beyond what each individual thought was possible.Ultimately, the student-athlete is responsible for their success or failure.We as coaches are here to provide a training plan, and guide you.

Why do we train?

1.Injury Prevention

2.Performance Enhancement

3.Rehabilitation

4.Mental Edge

5.Overall Health

Rules to training:

1.Be on time.

2.Follow directions, and trust the coaching.

3.Give an honest, all-out effort each training day.

Following the rules behind the strength and conditioning program will help you achieve the top five reasons for training.The training methods we endorse may be unorthodox, but they will assure we are both overloading and being progressive with all training protocols.

The strength and conditioning routines at the University of Hartford are brief and intense out of necessity.Once again, our goal remains to maximize training in the least amount of time.Make the commitment to your team.Have laser-focus on goals.Get locked in.This unrelenting approach will make the difference in all phases of training.