Strength & Conditioning
The Colorado Buffaloes are committed to the strength & conditioning needs of our 17 intercollegiate varsity sports by utilizing the expertise of seven full-time certified strength & conditioning coaches and two full-time dietitians. Each one of our 300-plus student-athletes are trained in an specialized manner, with programs geared to the unique aspects of their sport, position and/or event.
Our training focuses on improving all aspects of athletic performance. We work on improving strength, power, lineal speed, lateral speed and agility, first step quickness, balance and body control. By improving performance in each of these areas our goal is not to make you a better weightlifter, but a better athlete. We strive to prevent injuries, keeping our athletes healthy and able to compete at all cost.
We accomplish this by utilizing a combination of Plyometrics, Olympic Lifting, Power Lifting, Core and Stability Training, and the most up to date movement training available. Overall, we look to improve our athlete’s playing ability by making them stronger, quicker, and more explosive.
With the completion of the Champions Center and the renovation of the Dal Ward Athetic Center, our facilities have grown to three full-service strength & conditioning areas.
Champions Center
The 11,285 square foot Champions Center weight room opened in 2015, featuring a large, open training area, cardiovascular equipment and staff offices. The weight room opens directly into the Indoor Practice Facility for expanded training capabilities. Primarily serving the needs of the football program, the weight room is located on the ground floor with easy access to the locker room, equipment and sports medicine facilities.
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Dal Ward Athletic Center
The Dal Ward Athletic Center is home to CU’s Olympic Sports weight room, completed in 2015. This facility, home to multi-national champions and world-class athletes, features a full complement of weight training machines, a cardiovascular deck, a multi-purose room and offices for strength coaches. The Dal Ward weight room primarily serves Colorado's men's and women's golf, track & field, cross country and skiing programs as well as women's soccer and tennis.
CU Events Center
The CU Events Center weight room opened for full service during the fall of 2014. It features a wide variety of weight equipment, offices and ample space for agility training. It even has a regulation basketball hoop and free throw lane for unique training regimines. Just outside the weight room is a full service kitchen and training table area and is just steps from Colorado's two practice gyms, sports medicine facilities and locker rooms for men's and women's basketball, volleyball and lacrosse.