Strength and Conditioning Coach: Ken Tavani

(718) 488-3340

The strength and conditioning program at LIU is designed to help student-athletes maximize their athletic potential and performance while reducing the risk of injury.

Coordinated by Ken Tavani, specialized workout programs are tailored to enhance athletes’ physical abilities in their specific sports as each sport places different demands on the body. Included in his regimen are weight-training, power and speed training, flexibility training, plyometrics and conditioning.

Most of the work in these areas takes place during preseason and offseason conditioning programs. Progress made during these periods is maintained over the course of the season.

The weight-training room, located in the basement of the athletic center, offers a full range of equipment to meet the diverse needs of the student-athletes. Recently, more than $20,000 was invested on additional equipment, including two new treadmills and stationary bikes, new dumbells and a new iso-lateral shoulder press machine in order to provide one of the most complete facilities in the conference. Also, a new ceiling and air-conditioning unit was installed to further enhance the room.