with Barry Kagan,Strength & Conditioning Coach, University of Maryland;7x NCAA Champions (1987, 1993, 1999, 2005-2006, 2008, 2010),9x ACC Champions (1992, 1998-2001, 2005, 2008-2010), 51 NCAA All-AmericansWith the rapid increase of talented athletes in field hockey throughout the country, strength and conditioning development can provide a much needed competitive edge for your program.Barry Kagan takes you through the Maryland Terrapins strength training philosophy and how he approaches a full year"s training preparation. His approach keeps the equipment selection simple for the use of athlete"s from the lowest of levels to the most elite.Properly preparing your athletes for the workout that is about to ensue is as important as the training itself. Kagan begins the Dynamic Flexibility and Plyometric portion of the workout with a variety of ladder drills and numerous dynamic flexibility movements. He has the players demonstrate innovative exercises in which he has specifically created for the benefit of their overall athletic ability or injury prevention.Leg strength is paramount to the success of any athlete and with proper training technique and work ethic; players can dynamically change their game. With over 24 specific lower-body strength training exercises you will be able to ensure proper development of athletes of any experience level. With more than seven different variations of the standard squat you will be not able to only work on their leg-strength, but also simultaneously work on core stabilization and explosiveness.The inclusion of the Olympic lifts work on the triple extension of the lower body: the hips, the knees, and the ankles. These exercises force the body to become explosive in nature and properly translate power throughout their body. From Power Cleans, to Snatch variations, to Push Presses, Kagan covers the technique and proper rep ranges to effectively utilize your body"s full potential.132 Minutes. 2011.