Mission Statement
The Mission of Virginia Commonwealth University's
Strength and Conditioning Program is to provide Virginia
Commonwealth University athletes with the tools to develop and
optimize their athletic capabilities. Athletes will also maximize
their potential through the development of their character, work
ethic, and self discipline.
Training Philosophy
The basic training philosophy of the Virginia
Commonwealth University Strength and Conditioning department is to
teach athletes how to control their bodies and physical actions
both on the court/field and in the weight room. This is done
through the use of ground based, free weight programs, which teach
an athlete proprioception, or the athlete's awareness of their
bodies in space. Athletes are taught to apply force rapidly and/or
at high velocities through the use of speed-strength training. Each
strength and conditioning program is designed specifically for an
individual sport and then modifications are made to fit each
athlete within that sport. These modifications are made to fit an
individual's strength or weaknesses as well as their sport position
needs.
The programs are designed to challenge the athletes on a daily basis in order to keep them fresh and excited.
We believe that strength, speed, and conditioning is a privilege that must be utilized to the fullest whenever the opportunity arises.
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All Sports
Men's Basketball
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Matt Slachetka |
Troy Morris Assistant Strength & Conditioning Coach |
| Sport
Responsbilities: Women's Basketball, Volleyball, Baseball |
Sport
Responsbilities: Men's Basketball, Men's and Women's Tennis |
Sport
Responsbilities: Men's and Women's Soccer, Golf, Men's and Women's Cross Country |
Responsbilities Include: |
| E-mail: takontos@vcu.edu | E-mail: djroose@vcu.edu | E-mail: mtslachetka@vcu.edu | E-mail: tmmorris@vcu.edu |
| Phone: 804-827-1365 | Phone: 804-827-1522 | Phone: 804-827-1365 | Phone: 804-827-1365 |
