The Webb School
Where Science Meets Strength
The Webb School’s customized Strength and Conditioning program blends science-based and evidence-backed programming to help each athlete reach peak performance at the right time in their respective season.
“Using technology, we will assess, track and modify programming to deliver individualized and optimal workouts for each student-athlete.”
—Carlos Gonzalez, Director of Performance
Improvement Starts With Measurement
Merging traditional strength training with technology, Webb’s coaches and Strength and Conditioning staff strive to drive forward development.
Evaluating Strength & Speed
Technology helps us track how fast our athletes move during training, helping them build both strength and speed. We also use timing gates to record sprints.
Assessing Performance
Regular assessments show us how well an athlete is prepared and help us rate their overall performance.
UTILIZING TECHNOLOGY
Our weight room includes all the essentials—squat racks, weights, dumbbells, and benches—but it’s also equipped with modern technology. We use iPads to deliver programs, tools to measure bar speed and power output, and systems to track strength, speed and jump performance.
We combine several training methods into a detailed, year-round plan to prepare athletes for competition.
Sprintingat a maximum effort 2x per week for healthy hamstrings and speed development |
Strength Trainingtailored to each athlete’s sport, season, position and age |
Plyometricsused to increase the rate of force development |
Mobility Workindividualized based on assessments and the needs of each athlete |
Carlos Gonzalez—Director of Performance—serves as the Head Strength and Conditioning Coach and also oversees the signature Health and Human Performance program at The Webb School. His position is designed to ensure the physical development of all students at Webb while promoting healthy habits of body and mind. In his role, he promotes campus-wide learning by integrating performance expertise into student instruction.
Coach Gonzalez brings a wealth of expertise and experience to Webb. Prior to joining The Webb School community, he served as the Assistant Strength and Conditioning Coach for the Baltimore Orioles. During his time on staff with the Orioles, he worked with Félix Bautista (2023 AL Reliever of the Year), Gunnar Henderson (2023 AL Rookie of the Year), and multiple Silver Slugger award winners. He is a Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist (CSCS) through the NSCA, a Certified USA Track and Field Level 1 Coach, and a proud member of both the National Strength and Conditioning Association (NSCA) and the American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM). Additionally, he previously served as a Flight Commander in the United States Air Force.
"My job is to develop athleticism, expressed through successful interactions on the court, field and pitch, and to create a nutrition program that fuels and refuels our athletes appropriately. Webb also offers a mental skills program, allowing athletes to overcome challenges and manage success. Using technology, we will assess, track and modify programming to deliver individualized and optimal workouts for each student-athlete."