Of course, it really is not fair to call this the off season, however, because that would imply the team is actually having some time off. Championships are won now, in the weight room, Head Coach Carlin Carpenter explained, noting that as soon as the team walked off the field last fall at Defiance, they headed to the weight room. Every member of the team is expected to spend an hour or more per day, four times per week lifting. This is not mandatory, however, because many players are involved in spring sports. The team realizes, however, that winning would be difficult without intense offseason preparation.
Many players also add running or other aerobic activity into their routine.
Some team members can be seen on the basketball court playing intermurals to help them stay conditioned. Although the time in the weight room is required, it is up to the individual to make himself use the time effectively. What you get out of it depends on how much you put into it, said Moore. The time commitment can make it difficult to balance so many priorities like homework, classes or jobs. The team is traveling to Spain during May term of 2001.