Completed Event: Men's Lacrosse at #4 Harvard on March 20, 2026 , Loss , 14, to, 17
Final
Men's Lacrosse
at #4 Harvard
14
17
Strength and Conditioning Letter
10/24/2006 12:00:00 AM | Men's Lacrosse
Dear Athlete,
Dartmouth Strength and Conditioning is based on two concepts: increase on field performance and decrease the risk of injury through progressive strength and power development exercises. The exercises and drills that are performed in our facility are ground based, multi-directional and multi-plane that mimic on field movements. The designed training methods are specific to the sport of lacrosse and will push you both physically and mentally as you are on the field. Your development as an athlete in the weight room will increase your opportunity to become a better player on the field. Our basic principles are:
Ground Based Power Movements:
100% of the movement on the field is performed on two feet. The main purpose of the movements performed in the weight room involves both feet driving force through the ground. Squatting movements and Olympic exercises emphasize the athlete to use the greatest amount of force. Ground based power movements are based on the theory that every action has a reaction.
Through the implementation of squatting and Olympic exercises into the program we make a commitment to produce faster and more powerful athletes through force and speed development.
Three Dimensional Movements:
Movements on the playing field are performed in all planes and all dimensions. The prescribed workouts will not prepare you to train as if you were a sprinter that maintains a constant burst of speed in a straight line. Lacrosse is a sport that trains the body to accelerate and decelerate in a variety of angles in both the upper and lower body. Training protocols will allow the athlete to train both single leg and single arm strength movements. When an athlete is performing on the field of play, they are bounding off of each leg in a multitude of directions. Therefore, single leg strength is needed to decrease the risk of injury and enhance performance.
Core Development:
In order for an athlete to produce power from toe to head they must have optimal strength in the core muscles. The core is made up of the midsection of an athlete's body that plays a vital role in an athlete's ability to move from point A to point B and getting off a strong shot on net. The relationship of performing with a strong core is compared to applying force against a wall with a steel rod. The relationship of performing with a weak core is compared to applying force against a wall with a straw. Therefore, if you hit the wall with both a steel rod and a straw the straw break down first due its lack of strength and density. Performing on the field with optimal strength in the midsection will increase an athlete's ability to accelerate down the field, produce more force on a shot, and absorb a check from the opponent.
As a member of the Big Green, you must commit yourself both physically and mentally in all phases of training to become a better athlete and better team. Our goals will only be achieved through working as one functional unit in all operations of the program. Make the commitment and conquer each training session as you would your opponent.
Go Big Green!
Train hard and Good Luck,
Dan Nichol
Strength and Conditioning Coordinator
Dartmouth College
Dartmouth Strength and Conditioning is based on two concepts: increase on field performance and decrease the risk of injury through progressive strength and power development exercises. The exercises and drills that are performed in our facility are ground based, multi-directional and multi-plane that mimic on field movements. The designed training methods are specific to the sport of lacrosse and will push you both physically and mentally as you are on the field. Your development as an athlete in the weight room will increase your opportunity to become a better player on the field. Our basic principles are:
Ground Based Power Movements:
100% of the movement on the field is performed on two feet. The main purpose of the movements performed in the weight room involves both feet driving force through the ground. Squatting movements and Olympic exercises emphasize the athlete to use the greatest amount of force. Ground based power movements are based on the theory that every action has a reaction.
Through the implementation of squatting and Olympic exercises into the program we make a commitment to produce faster and more powerful athletes through force and speed development.
Three Dimensional Movements:
Movements on the playing field are performed in all planes and all dimensions. The prescribed workouts will not prepare you to train as if you were a sprinter that maintains a constant burst of speed in a straight line. Lacrosse is a sport that trains the body to accelerate and decelerate in a variety of angles in both the upper and lower body. Training protocols will allow the athlete to train both single leg and single arm strength movements. When an athlete is performing on the field of play, they are bounding off of each leg in a multitude of directions. Therefore, single leg strength is needed to decrease the risk of injury and enhance performance.
Core Development:
In order for an athlete to produce power from toe to head they must have optimal strength in the core muscles. The core is made up of the midsection of an athlete's body that plays a vital role in an athlete's ability to move from point A to point B and getting off a strong shot on net. The relationship of performing with a strong core is compared to applying force against a wall with a steel rod. The relationship of performing with a weak core is compared to applying force against a wall with a straw. Therefore, if you hit the wall with both a steel rod and a straw the straw break down first due its lack of strength and density. Performing on the field with optimal strength in the midsection will increase an athlete's ability to accelerate down the field, produce more force on a shot, and absorb a check from the opponent.
As a member of the Big Green, you must commit yourself both physically and mentally in all phases of training to become a better athlete and better team. Our goals will only be achieved through working as one functional unit in all operations of the program. Make the commitment and conquer each training session as you would your opponent.
Go Big Green!
Train hard and Good Luck,
Dan Nichol
Strength and Conditioning Coordinator
Dartmouth College
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