Should physical strength be measured

[Cannonball]

Why do college programs have strength coaches?

 

[chinamigarden]

My dd’s coaches from 16u on did fitness testing. Pushups in 2 minutes. Crunches in 2 minutes. They asked the girls to do certain body weight exercises 3 times a week. Plus they did strength training as part of hitting practice during the winter.

 

[Orange Socks]

Why do college programs have strength coaches?

I have to believe that many kids show up to campus without ever doing any real strength training. They probably get an introduction in HS, but it's not the same once they get to college. That's where you see real gains. DD put on 30-40 lbs when she was in college. Much of that has to do with genetics as a late bloomer. That's my fault.

I graduated college 6'2" 160 lbs. At graduation I was 190. Now I'm 235. 12oz curls!

 

[Cannonball]

I have to believe that many kids show up to campus without ever doing any real strength training. They probably get an introduction in HS, but it's not the same once they get to college. That's where you see real gains. DD put on 30-40 lbs when she was in college. Much of that has to do with genetics as a late bloomer. That's my fault.

I graduated college 6'2" 160 lbs. At graduation I was 190. Now I'm 235. 12oz curls!

My dd lived in the weight room and the trainer worked with her all year long. She went to workout with the trainer during the summer since we lived close enough for her to do so. She started a lifting program very early on using PVC piping filled with sand.

 

[Cannonball]

Why do college programs have strength coaches?

Perhaps my brevity was misunderstood. When your dd gets to college, they will be expected to know their way around the weight room.