Why Train at the U of Strength?
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​The U of Strength is a athletic and human development facility with a no non-sense approach to the art of physical preparation and skill acquisition. Whether you are a novice gym go-er, avid power lifter, or Division I collegiate athlete, the U can assist you in achieving your goals. We offer a wide variety of group training options for youth and adults alike. Motivational atmosphere that group training provides. While all training is done within a group setting, individuals who train with the U will each receive a customized program specific to his or her individual needs, goals, strengths and weaknesses. Programs include:

- Athlete-specific strength & power development
- Coordination & force expression
- Linear & multidirectional speed principles 
- Agility & movement solutions
- Energy system development
- Recovery strategies (Nutritional, hydration & sleep guidance)
- Body composition transformation
- Injury reduction tactics

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Jamie Smith

Founder & Head Sport Preparation Coach

Coach Jamie Smith is the founder and head sport preparation coach of The U of Strength, LLC. He is passionate about guiding his athletes through their developmental process and discovering unique ways that blend physical preparation and skill adaptation. As a former athlete at Merrimack College, he graduated with a degree in Sports Medicine and a concentration in Exercise Physiology. He has had the opportunity to coach under some of the most knowledgeable and experienced coaches in the industry. Jamie has coached a variety of athletes from the novice to the elite skill levels, some of which include current NHL, NBA, and MLS players and the 2011 NCAA Men’s Basketball National Champion UConn Huskies. Through adaptive, creative and experienced based program design, Jamie assists his athletes in reaching their full potential on and off the ice, court, and field.