Strength & Conditioning

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New TSI Strength & Conditioning Programming Opening Sept 2026

New space – New team – New Program

Our Standard:
Train with purpose. Respect the room. Respect your teammates. Get better.

Meet our Staff

j. ludden

John serves as the Program Director of Strength & Conditioning and brings more than 10 years of experience in personal training and athletic development. A NASM Certified Personal Trainer and Group Exercise Instructor, he is also the founder of RELOAD Strength & Conditioning and spent four years coaching group fitness at Orangetheory Fitness. A former collegiate football player at Shenandoah University, John combines his experience as both an athlete and coach to help develop stronger, more confident, and well-rounded athletes.

Robert is a Strength & Conditioning Coach with a passion for developing complete athletes through purposeful, performance-focused training. A Certified Strength & Conditioning Specialist (CSCS), USA Weightlifting Sports Performance Coach, and Precision Nutrition Level 1 Coach, Robert brings years of experience in athletic development. His approach emphasizes strength, speed, power, mobility, injury prevention, and accountability while helping young athletes build the habits and confidence needed to succeed on and off the field.

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nate larsen

Nate is a Strength & Conditioning Coach with a bachelor’s degree in Kinesiology, concentrating in Exercise Science, from James Madison University, along with a minor in Pre-Physical Therapy. While at JMU, he gained experience programming, instructing, and supervising team training for multiple club sports and worked as a personal trainer through University Recreation. A former Mid-Atlantic Orioles player from 2016–2022, Nate brings a unique understanding of the organization and a strong foundation in athlete development to the coaching staff.

Ages 12+ Program Details

All workouts will be instructor lead and part of a larger periodized “cycle”. Each cycle is designed to achieve a specific adaptation/emphasis. Workout results will be logged daily and stored at TSI. Logs will not leave the facility until the conclusion of each cycle.

The First cycle will begin October 5th.

Foundational 8-Week Strength and Hypertrophy cycle

Goal: Establish a strong foundation on three primary movement patterns- squat, press, and hinge.  After 8 weeks athletes will gain strength and lean muscle tissue using four two-week phases of progressive overload.

Phase 1 (week 1&2): Teach/Drill/Assess
Phase 2 (week 3&4): Test/Repetitions
Phase 3 (week 5&6) Add load/Test
Phase 4 (week 7&8) Add load/Test

Testing

Testing includes performance metrics and body composition scans using a state of the art technology scanner, Inbody.

  • Performance Testing: “Top Sets” on barbell back squat, barbell Romanian Dead Lift, Barbell Bench Press. Top Sets will be done at the beginning of a workout to assess the athletes near-max effort ability to complete a prescribed amount of repetitions.  

Phase 2: 10 rep top set

Phase 3: 8 rep top set

Phase 4: 6 rep top set

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  • Inbody Scans: All Orioles athletes have access to four Inbody scans per year. Athletes should ideally get scanned once per quarter.  Any additional scans can be done for $30. The last Monday of every month will be a dedicated Inbody day used to administer Inbody scans. No lifting will be offered on these days as the scans can be scheduled during normal class hours. 
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Schedule

AGES 12 AND UPDAYS OF WEEK
4:00-5:00 PMThursday
5:00-6:00 PMMonday-Friday
6:00-7:00 PMMonday-Friday
7:00-8:00 PMMonday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday
8:00-9:00 PMMonday, Tuesday, Wednesday
10:00-11:00 AMSaturday
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Schedule

AGES 11 AND UNDERDAYS OF WEEK
4:00-5:00 PMMonday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday
7:00-8:00 PMThursday

Offerings

All offerings will be offered on a monthly basis. You will determine if 1x, 2x, 3x or 4x a week work with your training schedule. These monthly packages renew monthly and any unused sessions expire at the end of each month. If you purchase a package after the 1st of the month, we will prorate the package for the remainder of the month.

PackageTimes per weekMember pricingNon-member pricing
4 sessions per monthOnce$120$160
8 sessions per monthTwice$160$200
12 sessions per monthThree$200$240
16 sessions per monthFour$240$300
InBody Testing$30 (after initial 4)$40

If you are registering after the beginning of the month and you are selecting more than once a week, contact the office so that we can prorate your package.

  1. Athletes Only During Training Sessions
    Parents, family members, and spectators are not permitted in the weight room during designated athlete lifting sessions.
  2. No Cell Phones During Training
    Phones should be put away for the duration of the session unless a coach gives permission to use one.
  3. Be On Time and Ready to Train
    Athletes should arrive on time, properly dressed, and prepared to begin when the session starts.
  4. Follow the Program
    Perform the exercises, sets, reps, and loads prescribed by the coaching staff. Do not add exercises or change the workout without coach approval.
  5. Listen When Coaches Are Coaching
    When instructions, demonstrations, or corrections are being given, stop what you are doing and pay attention.
  6. Respect the Weight Room
    Treat the facility, equipment, coaches, and other athletes with respect at all times.
  7. Return Equipment When Finished
    Re-rack weights, return dumbbells and equipment to their designated locations, and leave your training area cleaner than you found it.
  8. Train Safely
    No horseplay, reckless lifting, throwing equipment, or distracting athletes while they are performing an exercise.
  9. Use Equipment as Intended
    Equipment should only be used for its intended training purpose unless directed otherwise by a coach.
  10. Encourage Your Teammates
    Build each other up. Negative comments, bullying, and making fun of another athlete’s performance will not be tolerated.
  11. Stay Engaged
    Training time is for training. Keep conversations brief, move efficiently between exercises, and stay with your assigned group.
  12. Proper Training Attire Is Required
    Wear appropriate athletic clothing and closed-toe training shoes.
  13. Food and Drinks Stay Off the Training Floor
    Water and sports drinks are permitted in designated areas. Food, gum, and open containers should remain outside the lifting area.
  14. Report Injuries or Pain Immediately
    Tell a coach if something hurts, feels abnormal, or prevents you from completing an exercise safely.

Our Standard:
Train with purpose. Respect the room. Respect your teammates. Get better.

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