STRENGTH AND CONDITIONING

Core Principles

Athletic Development
Our mission is to develop complete student-athletes who are stronger, faster, more resilient, and better prepared to meet the demands of their sport. Every training program is designed to enhance athletic performance while promoting long-term development, durability, and confidence both in competition and beyond.

Performance-Based Training
Every sport presents unique physical demands. Our programming is built around evidence-based training methods that develop strength, power, speed, agility, and conditioning specific to each team's competitive requirements. Training is intentional, measurable, and designed to maximize transfer to sport performance.

Movement Quality & Resilience
Quality movement is the foundation of athletic performance. Each training session begins with purposeful movement preparation that improves mobility, stability, activation, and readiness for training. By emphasizing sound movement mechanics and progressive loading through full ranges of motion, we prepare athletes to perform at their highest level while building long-term resilience.

Data-Driven Performance
Objective performance testing guides our decision-making process. Through regular assessments of strength, power, speed, change of direction, and conditioning, we monitor athlete development, evaluate program effectiveness, and continuously improve training to maximize performance throughout the year.

Integrated Athletic Preparation
Athletic development is a year-round process. Our training model integrates strength, speed, power, conditioning, and recovery throughout every phase of the competitive calendar. Training priorities shift based on each team's needs while ensuring that all physical qualities continue to develop over time.

Education & Accountability
We believe athletes perform best when they understand the purpose behind their training. Our coaches emphasize education, consistency, and accountability, empowering student-athletes to take ownership of their development while fostering a culture of discipline, effort, and continuous improvement.

Health, Recovery & Injury Reduction
Performance begins with availability. Our department works collaboratively with athletic trainers, sport coaches, and sports medicine professionals to create an environment that promotes athlete health and recovery. Through comprehensive strength training, movement education, mobility work, recovery strategies, and progressive workload management, we strive to reduce the risk of injury and keep our student-athletes competing at their highest level.

Department Values
Purpose
Every exercise, session, and training phase has a defined objective that supports athletic performance.

Consistency
Long-term success is built through disciplined effort and daily commitment to the training process.

Excellence
We pursue the highest standards in coaching, preparation, and execution.

Growth
Athletic development is an ongoing process of continuous learning, adaptation, and improvement.

Competitive Excellence
We cultivate an environment where athletes challenge themselves and each other to reach their highest potential.


Strength & Conditioning Staff
Jordan Gembarski — Head Strength & Conditioning Coach (Team Assignments: Football, Baseball, Men's Track & Field, Women's Track & Field, Men's Golf, Women's Golf)
Jamie Cline — Assistant Strength & Conditioning Coach (Team Assignments: Men’s Basketball, Women’s Basketball, Beach Volleyball, Volleyball)
Cooper Tolson — Assistant Strength & Conditioning Coach (Team Assignments: Softball, Cheer, Dance)
Tyler Dees — Assistant Strength & Conditioning Coach (Team Assignments: Women’s Soccer, Men’s Cross Country, Women’s Cross Country, Rifle)