MISSION
To facilitate, optimize, and enhance athletic performance while aiding in injury prevention through a science-based, holistic approach.
Our goal is to ensure that athletes perform at their peak on game day and continue to improve throughout their time at Ave Maria University.
Working closely with head coaches and the sports medicine staff, we develop tailored performance plans to meet the unique needs of each team.
These plans focus on:
- Strength
- Conditioning
- Mobility
- Flexibility
- Agility
- Speed
- Quickness
- Recovery
- Technical Skill
- Testing
PERFORMANCE TESTING
Performance testing enables us to quantify athletic ability and establish benchmarks for progress. Throughout their collegiate career, athletes will participate in a variety of performance assessments and are expected to make measurable improvements.
Our analytics system allows coaches to:
- Track individual and team progress
- Inform recruitment strategies
- Customize training programs
- Compare performance across teams and positions
WEIGHT ROOM
All athletes engage in structured team weight room sessions, where they are instructed on proper technique and form. Each team follows a sport-specific training program. Injured or restricted athletes receive customized modifications to support rehabilitation.
Our facility includes:
- Power racks
- Bumper plates & standard plates
- Barbells & dumbbells
- Kettlebells
- TRX & resistance bands
- Swiss balls & medicine balls
- Landmines, balance discs, hurdles, parachutes, and more
STRENGTH & CONDITIONING INTERNSHIP
Qualified AMU seniors may enroll in a credited, immersive internship designed to expose them to the daily operations and responsibilities of a collegiate Strength and Conditioning Coach.
Interns will:
- Assist with team lift sessions
- Receive hands-on instruction from the Sports Performance Coach
- Gain practical experience
- Receive career mentoring and guidance
- Be prepared for future certifications, graduate study, or careers in performance training
TEAMBUILDR SOFTWARE
Sports Performance at AMU utilizesÂ
TeamBuildr, an integrative Strength and Conditioning software platform.
With TeamBuildr, athletes can:
- Access customized workouts via the TeamBuildr app
- Track personal metrics, including load, volume, and max lifts
- Watch exercise demonstration videos
- Stay engaged with their training even when off-site
