University of Hawai'i at Manoa Athletics

The University of Hawai‘i’s Strength & Conditioning Department is committed to each student-athlete, providing innovative strength and conditioning programs for both male and female athletes.

The objective of the strength and conditioning program is to make each student an all around stronger, faster and smarter athlete. With the guidance of an experienced and certified staff, the student-athlete is provided a team of people who are willing to help improve their athletic careers.

The student-athletes are granted the opportunity to utilize various strength, flexibility and conditioning methods, along with an education in body-type testing and nutrition for the athletes to develop optimal individual performance and injury prevention. From the moment the student-athlete enters UH, the staff keeps his or her records to chart career progression. 

The many Strength and Conditioning Coaches are not only working to enhance each athlete’s physical performance, but also to provide an environment where he or she can develop discipline and various leadership and life skills. Being in an environment that can provide guidance towards both physical and mental strength is key to an athlete reaching optimum potential. 

With a staff and facility that are second to none, championships are attainable through the balance of hard work and excellent training and conditioning programs.

The 10,000-square-foot facility is named after the late Alexander C. Waterhouse, who was inducted to the UH Circle of Honor in 1997. Waterhouse, a lifelong supporter of Hawai‘i athletics, was the founder and chairman of the Na Koa Football Booster Club and a member of the ‘Ahahui Koa ‘Anuenue Board of Directors. Before his passing in March 1999, Waterhouse presented the University with a $300,000 contribution to establish one of the finest training facilities in the country.

Since its construction in 1994, the Alexander C. Waterhouse Physiology Research & Training Facility has provided UH student-athletes the tools to excel with quality strength training in their respective sports.

With more 23,000 pounds of free weights, 18 Werksan Olympic sets of plates, 6 open Olympic platforms, HAMMER STRENGTH machines used by NFL and NBA teams, BEAR machines for squatting and jump training and SAMSON Power Racks, UH’s student-athletes are provided with the opportunity to be the best.

Alexander C. Waterhouse Training Facility Quick Facts
-10,000 square feet of room
-More than $300,000 worth of high-tech strength and conditioning equipment
-23,000 pounds of free weights from YORK Barbell molded with custom UH logos
-18 Werksan Olympic sets of plates
-6 Open Olympic platforms
-HAMMER STRENGTH machines used by NFL and NBA teams
-BEAR machines for squatting and jump training
-SAMSON Power Racks