Page 65 - 2017 Yearbook

SWOLE LIFE
BY: MAX, BRENDA,YURI
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Work it harder. Make it better. Do it faster. Makes us stronger. Harder, Better, Faster, Stronger-----Basically the motto of Priory’s Strength and Conditioning program. If you’ve played a sport during your time at Priory, you’re most definitely familiar with this program.
Strength and Conditioning, led by Wes, serves to help athletes in every sport make sure they are in the best shape they can possibly be for their sports season. Wes helps these athletes get stronger and healthier not just before and during their season but after as well.
The process of the program is pretty clear; Wes makes sure that he establishes the fundamentals and the mechanics of the exercises first so everyone becomes comfortable with them and nobody gets hurt. Then, he gradually increases the intensity as the athletes progress. These exercises include weight ball workouts, hexagonal jumping, ladder workouts, Turkish Getup, and so much more!
Beyond simple weightlifting and calisthenics, Strength and Conditioning also stresses the importance of engaging in more neurologically sensitive forms of exercise, allowing athletes to achieve their highest goals.
The program, open to both students as well as faculty, has proved to be extremely popular as well as beneficial. Mr. Moseley commented that “the strength and conditioning program is a big part of why we won CCS last year and will be an integral part of our team practices as we try to repeat as champs.” Cross country and track runner Jack Nash (11) said, “I think that the barbell exercise is my favorite. It’s a great arm workout and it’s also really fun.” Basketball star Mikhail Saliba (11) added, “I like how much Wes really knows what he’s doing and how if you say something’s wrong, he knows exactly what to do to help you out.”
Overall, Strength and Conditioning is a super beneficial and fun program for all Priory athletes to get into great shape and achieve their sports and fitness dreams!
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