Wanna know why we are going to be good this fall?

[Hammerhead Dad]

In two words: Terrence Brooks. I've heard that he is the man and that the strength and conditioning program is like nothing we've ever seen. He takes no prisoners, no excuses and demands everyone follow the program 100%. Often the S&C coaches don't get much credit, but from what I'm hearing he is doing an amazing job of getting the guys stronger and faster. Props to TB!

 

[superhornet]

I hope he works out. (No pun intended.) I'd still rather see us go after former UOP S&C guy John McBride, who's been doing wonders with Olympians.

 

[Hammerhead Dad]

I hope he works out. (No pun intended.) I'd still rather see us go after former UOP S&C guy John McBride, who's been doing wonders with Olympians.

You hope he works out? Have you ever checked out his bio on hornetsports.com! Terrence is a stud. Jonny O said he is the best they've ever had and one of the best he's ever been around and that includes the S&C coaches from Nebraska, who are legendary.

from hornetsports.com:

Terrance Brooks
Director of Strength & Conditioning

Terrance Brooks joined the Sacramento State staff in February of 2009. Brooks brings a wide variety of experience to the Hornets as he has worked in both the private and public sectors. A certified strength and conditioning specialist by the National Strength and Conditioning Association and USA Weightlifting Club, he most recently worked at Towson University. While there, Brooks was the head strength and conditioning coach for football, women’s volleyball, men’s swimming, and men’s and women’s golf.

Prior to working at Towson, Brooks was the head strength and conditioning coach, as well as head football coach at Kalamazoo College from 2005-07. As the strength and conditioning coach, he oversaw the development of nine teams. In football, Brooks also served as the offensive line coach during his first year and defensive coordinator during his second season.

Brooks also worked at Shenandoah University in Winchester, Va., from 2002-05, and Bridgewater College (1996-98) where he was the strength and conditioning coordinator and assistant football coach.

A former Div. II first team All-American, Brooks played on the offensive line for Towson from 1981-84. He helped lead the Tigers to the NCAA Div. II quarterfinals as a junior and to the semifinals as a senior and was inducted into the school’s athletic hall of fame in 2001. He also competed in track and field where he was the East Coast Conference discus champion.

Following his collegiate career, Brooks was a member of the Cleveland Browns for one season. He then coached at the high school level and worked as a fitness specialist for both the Social Security Administration and National Security Agency. He also has experience working for private health centers in Maryland and Virginia.

An active competitor, Brooks has a long list of awards in weightlifting. He is a four-time world and five-time national Drug Free Powerlifting champion. Most recently, he was a member of the United States team which won the gold medal at the 2007 North American Powerlifting Championships. He and his wife, Dana, reside in Sacramento.

 

[Fajadadu]

I hear the part of the team that likes to work hard love Brooks because he's a sharp, no-nonsense guy. Part of the team doesn't like Brooks because he's a sharp, no no-nonsense guy, (translate "Hard Ass"). I also hear that overall max numbers in the weight room have gone up while he's been very football specific in his workouts. So, who cares what the players think as long as they're doing their jobs in the weight room. Yes, coach Brooks is a big part of the success equation.