The Varsity
Weight Room

It is the only central hub that all of our athletes frequently visit and is one of the biggest cultural components to the success of our Varsity athletics. We see upwards of 25 sessions per day (over 275 athletes) and log close to 1,500 athlete check-ins per week. The Varsity weight room was developed to offer our student athletes first class facilities and coaching to help continue progress in the pursuit of excellence.

Over the past ten years UBC Athletics’ Strength and Conditioning Team has worked to improve the ratio of staff to student athletes with the introduction of the Student Coach and Graduate Assistant Coach programs. Through this program we take on upwards of eight graduate level students completing either their MKin in Coaching or a MSc in a related field in sport and human performance and 5-15 student coaches enrolled in their undergrad in the field of Kinesiology. The impact these students make is immeasurable.

This program gives our students practical experience in a dynamic and high-paced atmosphere and prepares them for the work force upon graduation. Please make a donation to support this impactful initiative and help our athletes achieve excellence.

The UBC High Performance Support Fund supports the efforts of our Strength and Conditioning team. Your gift will provide scholarships for Student Coaches and Graduate Assistant Coaches in the field of Kinesiology. These students will then be involved in all aspects of the physical preparation needed for our student athletes while completing their studies at UBC.