Oklahoma State University Athletics
MAKING THE BEST ATHLETE ... BETTER
The Oklahoma State University Strength and Conditioning Department is committed to providing each student-athlete with an innovative program to improve strength, power, speed, agility, conditioning, and flexibility.
The numerous full-time Strength and Conditioning Coaches, certified by the National Strength and Conditioning Association and the Collegiate Strength and Conditioning Coaches Association, are on the cutting edge of research to design and implement year round individual, sport specific programs. The strength and conditioning coaches not only enhance each athlete's athletic ability but provide an environment conducive to the development of discipline and leadership skills for reaching optimum physical potential and mental toughness. Our commitment, second to none, is to develop a nationally recognized, well-rounded strength and conditioning program.
THE FACILITY
In addition to great instruction from the strength development staff, the Cowboys have one of the country's premier weight rooms. The renovation in the weight room at Boone Pickens Stadium encompasses 25,000 square feet with over 50,000 lbs. of free weights, 150 training stations, and a full line of variable resistance machines.
Its cardio-vascular equipment features include a myriad of Woodway treadmills, stepmills, bicycles, rowers, and elliptical machines. The weight room is also equipped with state-of-the-art speed development and plyometric equipment (including: medicine balls, boxes, shuttle, resistance bands, bungee cords, ladders, etc.), a sound system with over thirty different types of music selections.
The room is located next to the training room, equipment room, and connects directly to the stadium, facilitating convenient access for all football players.
THE COWBOY WAY
Oklahoma State football has been re-tooled for speed. In fact, OSU's speed and strength program is designed to enhance foot speed as well as strength. "Speed is what set us apart at Oklahoma State" Glass said. "We work to develop speed as well as strength.
THE RESEARCH
Oklahoma State's speed and strength staff never stops investigating its own methods. Research is at the heart of the OSU conditioning program. "We do a lot of research." said Rob Glass. "It is an ever-changing process and the more research we have, the more we can refine and define our processes."
"There are a lot of elements we consider: nutrition, flexibility, advanced rehab, and pre-hab"
THE THREE PRONGS
OSU's conditioning programs are based on sport, position, and individuals. The football players have a foundation that is common to the squad. Workouts become more specific based on the player's position, and then are completed by workouts designed for an individual's strengths and weaknesses.
ORANGE POWER
Mike Gundy has won more games than any coach in Oklahoma State history and the OSU program has risen to new heights under his watch. There are several reasons for this, but one of the central reasons is how players develop during their time in Stillwater. From the six NFL first-round picks that he's coached since 2009 to walk-ons who join the team for the love of the game, the love of Oklahoma State and the desire to contribute to something larger than themselves, one thing has been a constant at OSU under Mike Gundy: Rob Glass and his athletic performance program.
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The Oklahoma State University Strength and Conditioning Department is committed to providing each student-athlete with an innovative program to improve strength, power, speed, agility, conditioning, and flexibility.
The numerous full-time Strength and Conditioning Coaches, certified by the National Strength and Conditioning Association and the Collegiate Strength and Conditioning Coaches Association, are on the cutting edge of research to design and implement year round individual, sport specific programs. The strength and conditioning coaches not only enhance each athlete's athletic ability but provide an environment conducive to the development of discipline and leadership skills for reaching optimum physical potential and mental toughness. Our commitment, second to none, is to develop a nationally recognized, well-rounded strength and conditioning program.
THE FACILITY
In addition to great instruction from the strength development staff, the Cowboys have one of the country's premier weight rooms. The renovation in the weight room at Boone Pickens Stadium encompasses 25,000 square feet with over 50,000 lbs. of free weights, 150 training stations, and a full line of variable resistance machines.
Its cardio-vascular equipment features include a myriad of Woodway treadmills, stepmills, bicycles, rowers, and elliptical machines. The weight room is also equipped with state-of-the-art speed development and plyometric equipment (including: medicine balls, boxes, shuttle, resistance bands, bungee cords, ladders, etc.), a sound system with over thirty different types of music selections.
The room is located next to the training room, equipment room, and connects directly to the stadium, facilitating convenient access for all football players.
THE COWBOY WAY
Oklahoma State football has been re-tooled for speed. In fact, OSU's speed and strength program is designed to enhance foot speed as well as strength. "Speed is what set us apart at Oklahoma State" Glass said. "We work to develop speed as well as strength.
THE RESEARCH
Oklahoma State's speed and strength staff never stops investigating its own methods. Research is at the heart of the OSU conditioning program. "We do a lot of research." said Rob Glass. "It is an ever-changing process and the more research we have, the more we can refine and define our processes."
"There are a lot of elements we consider: nutrition, flexibility, advanced rehab, and pre-hab"
THE THREE PRONGS
OSU's conditioning programs are based on sport, position, and individuals. The football players have a foundation that is common to the squad. Workouts become more specific based on the player's position, and then are completed by workouts designed for an individual's strengths and weaknesses.
ORANGE POWER
Mike Gundy has won more games than any coach in Oklahoma State history and the OSU program has risen to new heights under his watch. There are several reasons for this, but one of the central reasons is how players develop during their time in Stillwater. From the six NFL first-round picks that he's coached since 2009 to walk-ons who join the team for the love of the game, the love of Oklahoma State and the desire to contribute to something larger than themselves, one thing has been a constant at OSU under Mike Gundy: Rob Glass and his athletic performance program.
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Our Team
| Assistant AD / Athlete Performance |
| Rob Glass |
| Strength & Conditioning Assistants |
| Gary Calcagno |
| Blake Abbott |
| Mark Smith |
| Nate Peoples |
| Marcus Edwards |
| Nick Hoheisel |
| Garrett Bayliff |
| Mallory Fowlkes |
| Kobe Robinson |
| Nick Montoni |
| Chance Marek |
| Dan Apodaca |
| Sports Nutritionists |
| Ann Weidmayer |
| Lauren Abbott |
| Paloma Marolf |
