Strength & Conditioning
Strength & Conditioning
About Us
The Boston University Strength and Conditioning staff is dedicated to excellence. We incorporate a variety of techniques to motivate, educate, guide, and challenge the student-athlete to achieve their full athletic potential while developing team pride and unity. Our goal is for each individual athlete to achieve optimal performance for their given sport, and in turn, team success.
The foundation of our strength & conditioning program and development of training philosophies is based on current scientific research and practical application. We design and implement year-based individualized programs for the development of sport-specific speed, agility, quickness, strength/power, and fitness levels.
Our Mission
To develop resilient, high-performing student-athletes through elite, evidence-based training. Grounded in a philosophy of individualized preparation, we equip every athlete with the physical foundation and competitive edge to meet, and exceed, the demands of their sport.
Our Philosophy
Our strength and conditioning philosophy is built on the foundation of T.E.A.M. — Technology, Education, Application, and Motivation. We are committed to providing a first-class training environment that empowers student-athletes to maximize their athletic potential, enhance performance, and achieve sustained success.
Technology
We are committed to researching and applying the best available technology in the areas of training, performance, and recovery into our training programs to ensure that student-athletes have a first-class experience.
Education
We are committed to educating our coaches and student-athletes through consistent communication to ensure a better understanding of our methodologies, while collaborating with Athletic Training for optimal safety and team success.
Application
We are committed to utilizing current scientific research to ensure the proper application of training philosophies to best fit both specific team requirements and individual athletic performance needs.
Motivation
We are committed to researching, identifying, and implementing the best motivational techniques to assist student-athletes in breaking barriers and achieving their full athletic potential.
Training Facilities
Our varsity student-athletes train across two primary state-of-the-art strength and conditioning facilities on the Boston University campus:
Babcock Facility
Serving varsity student-athletes within the main athletic complex corridor.
📍 300 Babcock Street, 3rd Floor
Agganis Facility
Located at Agganis Arena, hosting our men's and women's ice hockey programs.
📍 Agganis Arena (925 Commonwealth Ave)
Staff Directory
Our dedicated staff coordinates with physicians, nutritionists, and athletic trainers to oversee the physical development plans of all BU varsity rosters.
Full-Time Coaching Staff
- Glenn Harris Head Strength & Conditioning Coach
- Ken Whittier Associate Strength & Conditioning Coach
- Ryan McTavish Assistant Strength & Conditioning Coach
- Jordan Ulrich Assistant Strength & Conditioning Coach
- Sammi Ryan Assistant Strength & Conditioning Coach
Graduate Assistants
- Olivia Doviak Graduate Assistant Coach
- Will Valletto Graduate Assistant Coach
- Natalie Trapanick Graduate Assistant Coach
Student-Athlete Resources & Forms
Access frequently used department policy sheets, physical assessment guidelines, and wellness educational resources below:
