Northern Kentucky University Athletics

It is the goal of the strength and conditioning department to enhance athleticism through the use of advanced and scientifically based training techniques. In addition to increasing athletic performance, athletes will reduce the risk and occurrence of injury, maximize physical potential, and develop mental toughness.
  The philosophy of the strength and conditioning department is to peak athletic performance through year-round planning. To maximize the physical potential of the athlete, strategic use of ground-based, multi-joint resistance movements will be implemented, optimizing strength and power gains throughout the year. In addition, a conditioning program designed to meet the metabolic demands of individual sports will insure the athlete is able to perform in the final minutes of competition. Both techniques used concurrently will enable the athlete to compete physically and mentally in all aspects of their sport.
 

NKU WEIGHT ROOM

The NKU weight room is home to Norse athletic teams. The weight room services Northern Kentucky's 17 sports programs and over 250 student-athletes.

The training area is conveniently located in Truist Arena across from the Norse Sports Medicine staff. Built in 2009, the weight room features functional space with access to equipment needed to train Northern Kentucky's athletes successfully.

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	Sarah Payne - Director of Sports Performance Started at NKU: 2011 Education Master of Science - Michigan State, 2017 Bachelor of Science - Michigan State, 2015
	Cassie Lapple - Assistant Strength and Conditioning Coach  Started at NKU: 2024 Education Master of Science - University of Georgia Bachelor of Science - University of Maine

Maggie Smith - Assistant Strength and Conditioning Coach     Started at NKU: 2022 Education Master of Science - Northern Kentucky, 2024 Bachelor of Science - Northern Kentucky, 2011