Stockton University is committed to offering its student-athletes the very best in development. The strength and conditioning department is directed by Head Strength & Conditioning Coach Christian Allen and his mission to optimize the potential of each individual both physically and mentally to achieve elite performance and character.
Mission Statement
To educate, motivate, and inspire Stockton University student-athletes to enhance their physical & mental well-being through strength and conditioning. At Stockton University our goal is to provide the finest liberal arts education in the country. Drawing upon adventurous spirit of the Pine Barrens, we challenge students, one course at a time, to develop those habits of intellect and imagination that will prepare them for learning and leadership throughout their lives.
Strength & Conditioning Philosophy
Our strength and conditioning program at Stockton University is designed to develop the student-athletes' total athletic performance capabilities. Strength and conditioning shall be conducted in a manner that plans multiple peaks throughout the student-athletes' competitive season as well as career. All programs will be evidence based and include some form of progressive overload and periodization. All programs will be constructed around the following list of program goals and objectives;
I. Injury prevention
• Attain optimal range of motion and flexibility for all joints and muscles.
• Develop balanced strength and stability around joints.
• Train balance and proprioception.
• Purposeful strength and flexibility training of injury prone areas in general and for specific sports.
II. Athletic performance enhancement
• Priority of training will be on movements, not muscles.
• Explosive power will be developed through the use of Olympic lifts and plyometrics.
• Core strength lifts will include squat variations, deadlifts, pressing and pulling lifts in bilateral and unilateral variations.
• Train athletic movements/ basic motor skills
• Develop aerobic/ anaerobic conditioning programs based on sports specific metabolic demands.
III. Develop discipline, leadership, and mental toughness
IV. Provide a safe, competitive, energetic and positive training environment
V. Provide education and resources on the topics of sports nutrition and recovery
VI. Develop core strength using various methods and exercises. This will contribute to enhanced performance and injury prevention
VII. Programs will be sequential and progressive
