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Baltimore Ravens' Strength & Conditioning Coordinator Scott Elliott praises Lamar Jackson's lean physique, stating that it allows them to add lean muscle and enhance his performance as an elite quarterback. Elliott also commends the team's overall shape and work ethic during voluntary workouts, singling out running back Derrick Henry for his intent and tenacity in training.
The New England Patriots kicked off their 2024 offseason workout program with strong attendance, with at least 49 players participating in the voluntary session at Gillette Stadium. The group included multiple starter-level players and team leaders, and the intensity of offseason preparation will increase throughout the spring, leading up to mandatory minicamp in June.
Jim Harbaugh praises Ben Herbert, the Chargers' Executive Director of Player Performance, as the best strength and conditioning coach he's ever seen, emphasizing Herbert's focus on baseline training and injury prevention. Herbert's approach aims to make players "harder to break" by strengthening vulnerable areas of the body, and his dedication to player development aligns with Harbaugh's philosophy of improving players on and off the field. The Chargers' offseason program under Harbaugh and Herbert prioritizes scientific methods combined with old-school discipline to enhance player performance and reduce injuries.
Despite the departure of strength and conditioning coach Ben Herbert, Michigan football's Sherrone Moore made several positive moves, including promoting Grant Newsome to offensive line coach and adding Justin Tress as director of strength and conditioning. Moore also retained Abigail Connor as director of football performance nutrition, ensuring continuity in key staff positions.
Sherrone Moore, the new head coach of the Michigan Wolverines, expressed strong optimism about retaining strength and conditioning coach Ben Herbert, emphasizing his desire to keep as many staff members as possible. Herbert, who has been with the program since 2018, has been praised for his significant impact on the team's conditioning, strength, and mental toughness by former head coach Jim Harbaugh. Moore's enthusiasm for retaining Herbert suggests a positive outlook for the development of Michigan players.
Following the firing of defensive coordinator Joe Barry, the Green Bay Packers have also parted ways with strength and conditioning coordinator Chris Gizzi. The decision comes after the team experienced a significant number of soft-tissue injuries during the season. Despite no prior connection, Gizzi was promoted to the coordinator position by coach Matt LaFleur in 2019. The team will be evaluating players' injuries to prevent future occurrences, and Gizzi, a former Packers linebacker, has been with the team since 2014.
Denver Nuggets' Nikola Jokic advises rookie Chet Holmgren to gain weight and get stronger to handle matchups against true centers, after Jokic dominated their recent game. Holmgren, known for his unique frame and skillset, has shown promise but lacks the heft to deal with stronger opponents. Jokic suggests that experience and added weight will benefit Holmgren's game.
Notre Dame's director of football performance, Matt Balis, has resigned for "personal reasons" one day before the start of fall camp. Balis, who has been with the Fighting Irish since 2017, was praised by head coach Marcus Freeman for his contributions to the program. Associate director of strength and conditioning, Fred Hale, will serve as an interim replacement. Despite Balis' departure, Notre Dame has had a successful run under his tenure, with multiple 10-win seasons and College Football Playoff appearances.