GYM RATS
TRAINEE TO TRAINER
Strength and conditioning coach Maura Rowland passes the torch to Loyola’s
strongest senior Bailey Mathis BY MEGAN SCHNEIDER
A late lacrosse bloomer, Florida native Bailey Mathis wasn’t highly recruited. She picked up her first lacrosse stick in sixth grade, began strength training in seventh grade and finally joined a travel team as a high school junior. But ultimately, it was Mathis’ pure strength, speed and athleticism that stood out to Loyola assistant Dana Dobbie, who was determined to make Mathis a Greyhound. As Mathis developed into a stronger lacrosse player — and two-time All-Patriot League honoree — Mathis took it upon herself to take the next step in her training and earn her strength coach certification, which she will test for in November. She worked with Loyola strength and conditioning coach Maura Rowland at Life Enhancement, learning how to craft programs for different sports at different stages of their seasons. “I’m studying to be a sports psychologist,” Mathis said. “I always wanted to be that person to train your mind mentally and physically, so I want to be that one-stop shop — psychology with strength training on the side.” USL
BAILEY MATHIS TEAM: LOYOLA POSITION: DEFENSE HEIGHT: 5’10” SQUAT: 250
DUMBBELL FLOOR PRESS: 60
STRICT NEUTRAL GRIP PULL-UPS: 10
300-YARD SHUTTLE: 48 SECONDS
26 US LACROSSE MAGAZINE November 2016 ZERCHER SQUATS
Works on glutes, quads, core, back, biceps
Helps with lower body strength for running, sprinting, defense and dodging
5-6 reps for 4-5 sets
1. Position a barbell in the crooks of your elbows with your arms bent and tight to your body.
2. Keeping a tall posture, lower into a squat, allowing your elbows to track inside your knees.
3. After lowering to the bottom of the squat, drive back up with the force through the middle of your foot.
4. Use a load light enough that you maintain good spinal position throughout the whole lift.
JUNIOR GYM RATS Dumbell Front Squats 1. Take two dumbbells and place them on the front of your shoulders.
2. Keep a tall posture, drive your knees out and lower into a squat. 3. Drive back up with the force through the middle of your foot.
4. Use a load that will challenge you, but always make sure you are able to maintain good spinal position throughout the whole lift.
USlacrosse.org
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©JOHN STROHSACKER
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