Since his early days at Western Michigan, P.J. Fleck and his staff have been using a variety of different techniques and strategies to help their program evolve. One of the major areas of emphasis has been in the weight room. Dan Nichol, Director of Athletic Performance, along with his staff, have developed their own methods to train and develop the physical traits of Minnesota’s athletes.
Beginning in 2013, the staff started collecting athletic testing data during the eight-week offseason workout period. Among things they tally include: sub 4.6s, sub 4.5s, 10-foot broad jumps, 350-pound bench pressers, 500-plus squatters, 350-plus cleaners and vertical jumps.