Strength and Conditioning Program
- Strength & Conditioning Coach John Patrick
- Assistant Strength & Conditioning Coach Liz Vlad
- Assistant Strength & Conditioning Coach Willie
Danzer
- NSCA All-Americans
- Football Strength Records
The Penguin Advantage Program is designed to promote student-athlete development in physical fitness and athletic ability. This comprehensive program incorporates some of the latest and basic methods to train the university's full complement of athletic teams.
The emphasis of the Advantage Program is on total physical
development to improve performance and reduce the likelihood of
injury. Muscle balance is stressed as the basis for each athlete
with special attention to technique and exertion of various lifting
techniques. A variety of weight-training styles consistently
challenges athletes to perform better as well as understand how the
body adapts to training. Combined with nutritional education and
consultation, the Advantage Program strives to prepare YSU athletes
for success in and out of the sports arena.
The Penguin Advantage Program is centered in the weight room
located on the second level of Stambaugh Stadium. The weight room
is home to all 18 intercollegiate athletic programs as well as
general students. With 28,000 pounds of free weights and 8,000
pounds of dumbbells, 14,000 pounds of machine weights and a number
of cardiovascular machines, the facility continues to be one of the
best in FCS football.
The Advantage Program is directed by NSCA certified strength coach John Patrick. Coach Patrick has developed comprehensive year-long programs for all sports at YSU. With the help of a graduate assistant and exercise science interns, he is able to provide quality instruction and direction on an individual basis for student athletes.
In addition, Dr. Mohammed Shayesteh, a licensed sports nutritionist, provides advice and counseling to athletes in conjunction with their training programs. Coach Patrick and the strength and conditioning staff work closely with coaches and administrators to ensure that YSU athletes garner the best experience available.
