Program Pillars

Mission Statement:

To build holistic student-athletes by improving both mental and physical capacities

Vision Statement:

To establish ADM Strength and Conditioning as a model program in the state of Iowa by developing explosive, hardworking and accountable student-athletes.

Philosophy:

Coaching Philosophy

• Provide the opportunity for our student-athletes to reach their highest potential in all aspects of life, including sport. In order to do this we must create a program that is conducive to their training success.

Training Philosophy

• Use of training techniques to promote injury prevention

• Utilization of the following movement patterns

  • Ground Based Movements

  • Multi-Joint Movements

  • Three Dimensional Movements

Program Goals:

Improve on field performance:

• • Increase strength and power levels

  • Develop and improve explosiveness

  • Improve rate force development

  • Increase acceleration and change of direction

Prevent injury on the field of competition & in the weight room:

• • Multi-joint movements similar to sport

  • Proper technique and coaching

  • Working within smart intensity ranges

  • Utilization of de-load weeks correctly

  • Utilize progression systems to ensure athletic growth

  • Dynamic warm up and whole body functional movement exercises

Foster a TEAM environment

• • Focuses on competing with yourself and your teammates to promote a competitive mindset

  • Responding to adversity when these situations present themselves

  • Sharpening athlete's toughness by breaking down mental and physical barriers in their academic, athletic and social lives