Athletics

Athletic Training and Performance

At Gonzaga, Athletic Training and Strength and Conditioning work hand in hand to support and develop our many student-athletes. Our mission is to optimize physical performance, minimize injury risk, facilitate swift, safe recovery, and foster character, resilience, and lifelong health.

Athletic Training

Gonzaga’s Certified Athletic Trainers are allied healthcare professionals who provide complete medical care under the direction of a physician and in accordance with state regulations. Our sports medicine team consists of three full-time athletic trainers and manages injury prevention, wellness protection, clinical assessments, and targeted therapeutic interventions. Above all, our primary goal is to facilitate a swift and safe return to play, ensuring athletes recover fully without putting themselves or their teammates at undue risk for additional harm. Additionally, we welcome student volunteers to support the department each year, providing a unique opportunity for growth and experience in the athletic training field.

"Our job on Eye Street goes beyond clinical treatments and tape—it’s about building trust with our student-athletes. Every decision we make is centered on providing safe, high-quality care that helps our young men recover fully and return to the sports they love without risk."

— Penny Lynch, Assistant Athletic Director for Athletic Training

Strength and Conditioning

Based out of our state-of-the-art Sheridan Performance Center, Gonzaga’s full-time strength and conditioning coach works with every sport on campus, expertly coaching traditional weightlifting, powerlifting, and plyometrics to help student-athletes become bigger, stronger, and faster. However, physical metrics are only part of the equation. We prioritize effort, attitude, and mutual support over how much weight a young man can lift. At Gonzaga, the weight room serves as a training ground for mental toughness, accountability, and lifelong personal growth.

"The weight room is a safe place to fail, to struggle, and to build resilience that goes beyond the court, the field, or the pool. What matters is that a young man gives his best effort, and brings that same energy to support his teammates, classmates, and brothers. With consistent training, accountability, and belief, the freshman who walks in as a boy leaves with the strength, discipline, and mindset of a man.”

— Marcus Taylor '97, Strength and Conditioning Coach