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MISSION STATEMENT
It is the mission of the Lady Volunteer Strength and Conditioning Department to improve the student-athlete's performance by enhancing strength, speed, and conditioning in a functional and safe training environment. Our goal is to apply the philosophy of pursuing excellence to the Lady Vol student-athletes and ourselves.
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Since 1992, the Lady Volunteer Strength and Conditioning program has played an integral role in the training and development of female athletes at the University of Tennessee. The Lady Vol strength and conditioning coaches, consisting of two full-time and two graduate assistant staff members, have two primary goals: to maximize strength and power, which will transfer to increased sport performance, and to decrease the likelihood and severity of injury.
The Lady Vol weight room is approximately 4,500 square feet and equipped primarily with free weights, which allow for optimal functional training and athletic enhancement. Specialized equipment, including Olympic platforms and squat/power racks, allow for the specific environment for teaching proper technique to student-athletes, regardless of size.
The strength staff is responsible for the design and implementation of programs for all 11 varsity sports. These programs feature resistance training and conditioning protocols, including plyometric, speed and aerobic/anaerobic training.
The Lady Vol weight room environment is one of both camaraderie and competition at the highgest levels. This facility and its staff are dedicated to meeting the unique needs of Tennessee's female student-athletes.
The strength and conditioning coaches, athletic trainers and sport coaches work very closely to design workouts with this purpose in mind: to challenge each student-athlete to reach her potential in her sport and be proud to be a Lady Vol.
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STRENGTH & CONDITIONING
2002 RECORD BOARD |
| Power Clean: | Hannah Low - Softball | 155 lbs. - 1 Rep Max |
| Squats: | Nikki Sexton - Softball | 235 x 5 = 280 lbs |
| Bench Press: | Kara Lawson - Basketball | 180 lbs - 1 Rep Max |
| 40 Yard Dash: | Shyra Ely - Basketball | 5.0 Seconds |
| Pro-Agility: | Hannah Low - Softball | 4.43 Seconds |
| Vertical Jump: | Keeley Dowling | 28 Inches |
STRENGTH and CONDITIONING STAFF
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Jeff Dahoda, C.S.C.S.
Head Strength and Conditioning Coach
Jeff Dahoda is in his 11th year as the head strength and conditioning coach
for the women's athletics department, responsible for the Lady Vol strength,
speed and conditioning programs. A graduate of Miami (Ohio) University,
Dahoda also earned a master's degree in exercise physiology from the
University of Wyoming. He is certified by the National Strength and
Conditioning Association and USA Weightlifting, and was named NSCA College
Strength and Conditioning SEC Professional of the Year in 2000. The Oxford,
Ohio, native came to Tennessee after stints at the United States Olympic
Training Center in Colorado Springs, Colo., and the University of Wyoming.
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Alissa Goldman, C.S.C.S.
Assistant Strength and Conditioning Coach
Alissa Goldman is in her third year as the assistant strength and
conditioning coach for the women's athletics department. Her
responsibilities include creating and implementing strength, speed and
conditioning programs for the Lady Vols. A 1995 graduate of Fresno State,
Goldman also earned a master's degree in exercise science with an emphasis
in sports biomechanics from Ball State University in 2000. A native of
Salinas, Calif., she has been certified by the National Strength and
Conditioning Association, Collegiate Strength and Conditioning Coaches
Association and USA Weightlifting.
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Cayla Bearg, C.S.C.S.
Graduate Assistant Strength and Conditioning Coach
Cayla Bearg is in her second year with the Lady Vols' strength and
conditioning program. Bearg received her bachelor's degree in sport science
and a minor in business from the University of Idaho in May 2001 and is
pursuing a master's degree in exercise physiology. A member of the NSCA, the
Boise, Idaho, native brings to UT her experiences from the Olympic Training
Center in San Diego and the University of Idaho.
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Jeremiah Jacobs, C.S.C.S.
Graduate Assistant Strength and Conditioning Coach
Jeremy Jacobs is in his second year with the Lady Vols' strength and
conditioning program. Jacobs received his bachelor's degree in exercise
science from the College of Charleston in May 2001 and is pursuing his
master's degree in exercise science with a concentration in biomechanics. A
member of the National Strength and Conditioning Association, the Pawlweys
Island, S.C., native served as an student assistant strength coach for the
College of Charleston strength and conditioning program for three years.
Jacobs has been certified by the National Strength and Conditioning
Association and USA Weightlifting.
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