MISSION
The mission of Jacksonville University’s Strength and Conditioning Program is to provide a comprehensive, structured training program to improve athletic performance and reduce the occurrence of athletic injury. Each program design focuses on sport-specific details while incorporating all aspects of athleticism including speed, agility, strength, power, conditioning, flexibility, injury prevention and toughness. Proper technique is always emphasized to ensure maximal performance improvements and increase safety. We strive to maximize the athletic potential of every student-athlete and ensure our athletes are prepared to perform at an elite level.
ABOUT
The JU Strength and Conditioning Center, located in the athletic fieldhouse, is a 2,400-square-foot facility utilized by all Jacksonville University athletic programs under the guidance of the JU strength and conditioning staff.
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2018-2019 Equipment Needs
The Jacksonville University Strength and Conditioning department is looking to purchase new training equipment for the athletic field house weight room in the 2018-2019 school year. These enhancements will allow the strength and conditioning staff to implement new and creative training methods to better equip student-athletes to excel on the playing field.
"It is our responsibility to make sure that all student-athletes and Jacksonville athletic programs have the necessary equipment to train, and they are physically prepared to compete on the national landscape. Your donation to the strength and conditioning program will provide us with the essential tools to ensure our continued success in JU Athletics." - ANDREW BATES, Head Strength & Conditioning Coach
- EZ Training Straps with Chains
- Multi-Grip (Neutral) Barbell
- Kettlebell Set
1. EZ TRAINING STRAPS WITH CHAINS
EZ training straps with chains are utilized in variable resistance training. This method of training allows the strength staff to safely load the weight on an exercise and likewise increase the speed of the exercise. This method is great for in-season training to keep the athletes stronger during competition.
Cost: $164.95 per set
Need: 8 sets
Total: $1,319.60
2. MULTI-GRIP (NEUTRAL) BARBELL
The multi-grip barbell is a modified barbell with multiple grip handles in place. The neutral grip handles place less stress on the shoulders during any upper body press exercise and allows us to safely train any of our throwing sport athletes.
Cost: $399.00 per bar
Need: 8 barbells
Total: $3,192.00
3. KETTLEBELL SET
Kettlebells are great tools to incorporate into any lift. They build long lean muscles, improve strength and power in the upper body, lower body, and core muscles while increasing muscle coordination, joint stability, and muscular/cardiovascular endurance. They are also applied as modifications to exercises for our injured athlete population to safely yet effectively train around their injury.
Cost: $75.45 per kettleball
Need: Two of each, 10 kg, 12 kg, 14 kg, 16 kg, 18 kg & 20 kg kettleballs
Total: $905.40
Total Fundraising Goal for Weight Room Equipment Enhancements:
$5,500.00
How can you help?
Make a gift to Jacksonville University Strength & Conditioning today! With your support, we can fund the specific equipment enhancement needs for this year which will directly benefit the student-athletes. Please visit www.ju.edu/give/athletics and select "Strength & Conditioning" in the drop-down box under the "Designation" section.
Together we can make this happen and thank you in advance for your generosity!
QUESTIONS?
Duraunte Cutts
Assistant AD/Development & Corporate Sponsorships
Office: (904) 256-7409
Email: dcutts@ju.edu