Hertz Center
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HERTZ CENTER
The Hertz Center significantly advances Tulane's Athletics training capacity and provides student athletes a state-of-the-art basketball and volleyball practice facility on the universities uptown campus. The 43,000 square foot facility accommodates a 15,000 square foot gymnasium with two full practice courts, Strength Training and Hydrotherapy facilities, 1,200 square foot locker rooms and lounges for women's volleyball and men's and women's basketball, as well as sport dedicated coaching suites with dedicated conference rooms. The theater style Film Room is a valuable coaching tool allowing coaches to review practices and games with the team.
The building's massing consists of a first-floor masonry base visually supporting a second-floor perforated zinc-panel rain-screen. Rotation of these two 'stacked' rectangles creates voids that introduce indirect natural light to the internal spaces. The faceted zinc panels have a reflective quality that is animated as the sun tracks through each day and season.
HENRY FRNKA WEIGHT ROOM
Located in the Wilson Center, the Henry Frnka Weight Room is where Tulane student-athletes dedicate themselves to maximize their athletic potential through a year-round training opportunity. Featuring more than 5,500 square feet of training space and more than 20,000 pounds of weights and equipment, every student-athlete at Tulane utilizes the state-of-the-art facility and receives personal attention for all of his or her training needs.Under the direction of strength and conditioning coach Russ Buller, the facility has developed an intense and hard working, yet enjoyable, atmosphere. Buller and his staff closely monitor the implementation and progress of a proactive sport-specific program designed to improve flexibility, speed, power, agility and strength.
The goals of the staff are to help each student-athlete reach his or her peak physical performance while maximizing injury prevention. All student-athletes receive personal training and instruction that specifically enhances athletic performance in their respective sport. The strength and conditioning facility is an integral part of Tulane's on-field success.The weight room is furnished with equipment from Powerlift, Life Fitness and Hammer Strength. The facility also is equipped with Dynamax medicine balls, hurdles, plyometric boxes and assorted speed and agility equipment. The weight room also features Life Fitness stationary bikes, elliptical cross trainers and treadmills to ensure cardiovascular fitness. Strength and conditioning is a critical element in the wellness plan for every Tulane student-athlete.
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