Furman University

TIMMONS ARENA
FURMAN UNIVERSITY
3300 POINSETT HIGHWAY
GREENVILLE, S.C. 29613

Staff

Joe Novotasky
Director of Sports Performance
E: Joe.Novotasky@Furman.edu
P: (864) 735-4176

Altman Biggs
Assistant Director of Sports Performance
E: Altman.Biggs@Furman.edu

Victoria Ortiz
Assistant Director of Sports Performance
E: Victoria.Ortiz@Furman.edu

Wells Hoag
Director of Men's Basketball Sport Performance
E: Wells.Hoag@Furman.edu

Social Media 
Twitter: @FurmanStrength
Instagram: @FurmanPaladinStrength

Mission Statement
The mission of the Furman Speed, Strength & Conditioning program is to build championship-caliber student-athletes by applying discipline, work ethic, leadership, and accountability principles while training in a safe, scientifically-backed facility and program. By modeling servant leadership principles, we will develop student athletes who will run their race to win in the classroom, in competition, and in life.

Philosophy 
5 pillars of Programing

1. Elite is the standard- do the little things right
2. Keep things simple but effective
3. Train harder than the game demands
4. Have great body language and energy
5. Win Every Rep

Fundamentals of Program

1. Overload Principle
2. Progression
3. Structural and Muscular Balance
4. Perfect Technique
5. Variation
6. Communication
7. Sport Specificity
8. Periodization
9. Program Evaluation

Facility Overview
Furman's Speed, Strength & Conditioning Center serves over 350 student-athletes representing 16 NCAA Division I men's and women's athletic teams. Located in Timmons Arena, the 2020 fully renovated 7,000-square foot Strength Training Center is equipped with:
 
12 Customized Sorinex Basecamp Uber Racks
12 pairs Triphasic Bars
12 pairs Jammer arms
12 Vertimax Raptors
12 Landmines,
6 Lat Pull – Low Row
6 Functional Cable Columns,
6 AnCore Pro Cables
6 custom wall mount racks with Vertimax Raptors
1 wall mount recovery station.
15,360 pounds of customized Bosco Bumpers,
12 Eleiko Olympic Bars
12 Texas Capps Power Bars
12 Multi-grip Football Bars (Sorinex)
12 Diamond Bars (Sorinex)
8 Curl Bars
11 TRX Pro4 Systems
Variety of Tsunami Bars by TSS
12 DC Block stations
16 Power Block stations
Sorinex Kettle Bells
Sorinex Steel Plyo box sets
Sorinex Glute Ham Developers
Sorinex J Squats
Sorinex Delta sleds,
Sorinex Franklin hypers,
Medicine Balls
Foam Boxes
UCS Hurdles
Concept 2 Rowers
Concept 2 Ski Erg
Assault Bikes
and other equipment.
Custom wall wraps and
4 wall mounted TV’s
Updated speaker system

Nutrition Overview
Furman's Speed, Strength & Conditioning Center features a Fueling Station where Paladin student-athletes can refuel following training sessions with protein shakes, recovery bars, chocolate milk, granola bars, fruits, sandwiches and more.