Santa Monica College Strength & Conditioning

Marc Toupuissant is this week’s Football Athlete of the Week!

Marc’s mindset is defined by one clear goal: constant, relentless improvement. He is never satisfied with just getting through a workout; he is the athlete who is constantly asking questions, breaking down his technique, and looking for any edge to get better with every single repetition.

That elite focus is yielding massive results on the turf. This offseason, Marc recorded both the fastest Flying 10 and the fastest Pro Agility times in the entire program!

We absolutely cannot wait to see this explosive speed and next-level quickness on full display on the field this upcoming season!

Owen Prinz is this week’s Strength & Conditioning Football Athlete of the Week!

Owen sets the standard for what it means to be a Corsair. For as long as he has been with our program, he has been an incredibly hard-working athlete who leads by example every single day. He is completely self-directed and accountable in the weight room, locking in and executing with elite focus without needing a script.

All that daily discipline is paying off big time—Owen is doing well on his off-season performance tests.

Braydon Sanford is this week’s Strength & Conditioning Football Athlete of the Week!

Braydon is a true “first in, last out” leader who embodies everything it means to be a Corsair. From the first day he stepped into our facility, he has done nothing but work incredibly hard. But his contribution goes far beyond personal grit; Braydon is leading his lift group and has quickly grown into a vital leader for the entire team.

What we value most is when we can see the direct transfer from the weight room to the field. Braydon demonstrates this transition daily, specifically when it comes to explosive speed, power, and his overall ability to dominate on the field.

Amir Smith is this week’s Strength & Conditioning Football Athlete of the Week!

Amir is stepping it up this year big time! Coming off his freshman season, we’ve seen a different level of intensity and focus from him in the weight room. He is technically proficient at all major lifts, but what sets him apart is his refusal to become complacent; he is constantly working to improve his technique and get better with every single session.

All that hard work is clearly showing: Amir is absolutely dominating the off-season performance tests, setting the standard across speed, power, and strength metrics.

Congratulations, Amir, on an incredible effort and being named Athlete of the Week. The offseason strength and conditioning program can be very challenging, but you are fully invested in getting better for the upcoming season!

Alonzo Holmes is this week’s Strength & Conditioning Football Athlete of the Week!

Alonzo perfectly embodies what it means to be a Corsair. He is incredibly consistent, bringing a relentless focus and hard work to every training session. His drive to improve doesn’t go unnoticed.

This offseason, Alonzo has done a fantastic job of gaining size and strength, and his dedication is paying off. We are excited to see him help anchor the line this upcoming season!

Nurlan Zokhrabov is this week’s Football Athlete of the Week!

Nurlan is a true cornerstone of our strength and conditioning program. He embodies what it means to be a Corsair through his relentless hard work and dedication, which is reflected in his continuous weekly improvement. Beyond just effort, Nurlan is technically sound in all movements, executing every drill in the weight room with a precision that sets him apart.

Today, we want to put a specific spotlight on his incredible explosive power: Nurlan recently achieved a 10-foot broad jump! This phenomenal score places him in the top 2% of all Juco football athletes.

Derek Boyd is this week’s SMC Strength & Conditioning Football Athlete of the Week! Derek perfectly embodies what it means to be a Corsair. He is an incredibly hard worker who never takes a rep off, bringing elite intensity to every single set. His focus in the weight room is driven by a clear goal: playing at the next level. That ambition is on full display every time he steps into the facility, as he constantly looks for ways to improve each and every workout.

Ryan Sidoumou embodies SMC football & SMC Sports Performance from head to toe. No shortcut for hard work and dedication; he makes sure he finishes every task he is given. The offseason strength and conditioning program can be very challenging, but Ryan is fully invested in getting better for the upcoming season! Congratulations Ryan on being Football athlete of the week.

🚨Anyone going to the Football Glazier Clinic in Las Vegas this weekend? Or living in Vegas and want to grab drinks and talk shop this weekend - reach out to me.
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The coaches will be there:

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Same step out of the blocks…
🔸Load the stance leg
🔸Hit that inside edge
🔸Tri-planar motion: pitch forward, roll & yaw to the stance leg - rotation about the perpendicular, lateral and longitudinal axes
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Or just train to sprint like a 🤖🦾🦿 up to you 🤷🏻‍♂️