Colorado Springs, CO - Thomas Pouliot from Fairleigh Dickinson University in Madison, NJ, was selected by the National Strength and Conditioning Association as a 1999 NSCA All-American Athlete. The nomination was submitted by Strength and Conditioning Coach William T. Klika III.
This prestigious award program recognizes outstanding male and female athletes who have excelled in their strength and conditioning. Selections are also based on community involvement, academic achievement, and leadership qualities.
The program is in its sixteenth year and is made possible by
the support of Power Systems, Inc., a Knoxville, TN fitness industry
leader.
Football's strength and conditioning program got off to a great start late in November. Under the instruction of the staff, the freshmen and transfers underwent a four week "technique training" period where they did nothing except learn the proper form of olympic weightlifting. Three days a week, they met and practiced their technique using relatively light weights. The veterans of the program had this period off to rest and recuperate from the long season.
When winter recess ended in late January, the team began its quest to be champions. Working four days a week, (Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday) the team uses assigned training times based upon their class schedules. They are following a twelve week program, with year end testing - and goal setting - to begin during the last week of April. We are also hoping to have an FDU "strongman" competition this spring - watch this site for details!
Here is a sample of a workout from this phase:
These workouts provide a good deal of resistance for the guys, and they're in and out in about 1 hour!
For information regarding our training program, contact us at klika@alpha.fdu.edu
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