University of Louisiana at Lafayette Athletics
Strength and Conditioning Football
Strength and Conditioning
With the success that Louisiana's Ragin' Cajuns have had in recent history, there is a vital component that is all to often overlooked. Much of the athletes' success begins much sooner than their respective sport actually begins. Their success begins soon after their previous season ends.
It’s not surprising that the success enjoyed by Louisiana-Lafayette’s overall 16-sport athletic program during the last decade coincides with the implementation of a year-round strength and conditioning program, geared toward developing and maximizing each student-athlete’s athletic potential.
Each of Louisiana-Lafayette’s student-athletes go through a year-round program stressing the development of strength, power and speed and uses the outstanding facilities of the 6,500-square-foot weight room located in the Louisiana-Lafayette Athletic Complex.
The Cajuns strength program cnsists of three full-time coaches. Head strength coach Rob Phillips is the director of the Ragin’ Cajuns strength and conditioning program. Phillips is joined by assistant strength coach Jake Rayburn and graduate assistant Medgar Harrison.
Among the impressive setup are many of the most modern equipment and fitness machines in the industry. The weight room facility is 6,500-square foot and is located in the back of the athletic complex. Architectural work is underway for Phase Two of the ULLafayette Athletics complex renovations, which includes expansion of the weight room.
Besides the weight room, Phillips and his staff also use other training and conditioning programs, many of which take place outside the weight room where groups take part in special stretching and flexibility programs as well as outdoor training methods.
Strength and conditioning is a vital aspect for a college athlete. To be able to compete day in and day out with the best of the best, the athletes must work and train hard in the weight room. With the weight lifting and training records on the board and goals set by the athletes, they can train on their own or with their team. The key component that is remembered by the athletes is that this is where athletes are made!
Click below to for links to the weight room.
