Off the Field: Strength & Conditioning

Last week, LRNews went behind the scenes with the Wesleyan Men’s Lacrosse team for a Fall weekend, catching a glimpse of the program both on and off the field.

In the last installment of the LRNews Wesleyan Video Series, Strength and Conditioning coach Drew Black discusses the movements and lifts lacrosse players can work on.

At Wesleyan, the student-athlete experience is one predicated on the balance between academics and athletics. Taking in a captain’s practice on Homecoming weekend (NESCAC rules prohibit organized team activity in the Fall), it was obvious this year’s team is motivated to be a real player this season on the field.

Being a student first is stressed heavily in the program, and finding athletes that want to exceed both in the classroom and on the field provides a great window into the Division III lacrosse experience.

In the interest of disclosure, I am graduate of the University, and can attest to the excellent balance a school like Wesleyan provides a student-athlete.

THE LRNEWS WESLEYAN VIDEO SERIES:

Monday – Program Spotlight
Tuesday – Recruiting: What do Wesleyan coaches look for in players?
Wednesday – The NESCAC: What is it like competing in the conference?
Thursday – Transitioning Your Game: What are the differences between high school and DIII lacrosse?
Friday – Strength & Conditioning: What should lacrosse players focus on?