The Greene Family Intercollegiate Strength and Conditioning Center opened in May 2010 and was named after former Penn football and lacrosse player James Greene Jr. W'72, PAR'05, PAR'08, PAR'10. Entering the Weiss Pavilion from 33rd Street, more than 18,000 square feet has been dedicated to the development of Penn's varsity student-athletes.
The Greene Family Center is highlighted with state-of-the-art equipment that enables all-inclusive training and monitoring of the highest level. Features include:
- Multiple different zones, each designed for autonomous use in an integrated setting. These zones include:
- 30 station main weight room with specialty designed Sorinex racks more than 20,000 pounds of WerkSan bars and plates
- Six station auxiliary weight room with a full complement of diverse equipment
- Machine zone for injured athletes and the need for alternative exercises
- Cardio zone for complementary programming
- Recovery zone, including over 10 power plates and multiple passive and active recovery tools, to complement the training
- Flooring and platform inlays designed by Mondo Flooring, including two 40+ yard running tracks manufactured with a specialty surface for maximum traction and durability
- Three complete dumbbell sets (up to 150-pound weights)
- Numerous kettlebells, medicine balls, suspension trainers, and battling ropes
TOOLS
- TeamBuildr – Comprehensive training program delivery system
- Perch – Camera-based velocity monitoring device, sitting atop each rack
- Smartabase – Athlete Management System which provides data integration tools and collaborative information sharing
- Brower timing system – Sprint timing system, enabled inside the weight room
- Five large television monitors – Information delivery platform
- iPad at each rack – TeamBuildr delivery system and instantaneous Perch data provider
FACILITY STANDARDS
- It is expected that all users RESPECT the facility and other users of the facility. Any deviation from this minimum standard will result in privileges being revoked temporarily or permanently.
- All student-athletes should wear appropriate attire per the discretion of the Strength and Conditioning staff
- No equipment can leave the weight room unless permission is granted by staff
- Due to NCAA regulations and provisions for liability insurance, use of the weight training facilities is restricted to enrolled student-athletes and Departmental staff
- Prior to participation, all student-athletes must have a completed physical on file and must be cleared by the compliance team.
- Permission may be granted by the Director for guests to use the facility. In this case, liability waivers must be signed before using the facility. See Director to obtain waiver.
- Student-athlete access to the Weiss Pavilion weight room is restricted to operating hours and a member of the Strength and Conditioning staff must be present whenever a student-athlete is training in the facility
