In August 2006, the Long Beach State Strength and Conditioning Program moved into its new 5,500 square foot facility, which features 18 weightlifting platforms and 6,000 kilograms of free weight. Overseeing the program are Head Strength and Conditioning Coach Eric Burkhardt, Assistant Coach Yohei Kaga and Graduate Assistants Coaches Lindsay Bufkin, Rob Natzel and Ngheip Dinh. At Long Beach State, athletes focus on developing maximum strength and explosive power in exercises that relate biomechanically to sporting movements. The speed and agility program is designed to reinforce optimal movement patterns and the metabolic conditioning programs develop sport-specific endurance by utilizing work:rest intervals matching the demands of each sport.

The hours of the weight room hours are usually:
Monday through Friday - 8AM to 11AM and 1PM to 4PM.
These hours are subject to change depending on demand. STRENGTH WEBSITE

The hours of the weight room this summer will be as follows:
Monday through Friday 9:30AM to 5:00PM. These hours are subject to change depending on demand.

The weight room will be closed the following dates:
Monday May 29th - Closed (Memorial Day)
Wednesday July 4th - Closed
July 11th,12th & 13th - Closed (Strength Staff will be attending the National Strength and Conditioning Association Annual Conference)


Two of the five panels on the Long Beach State weight room wall,
the murals represents past greats from 49er History.