Strength & Conditioning | The Lovett School

MAC Weight Room Hours

Student Athlete Hours: Students MUST sign up for a designated training time. Priority is given to in-season athletes. Times listed below are start times. Students must sign up and arrive on time. All students must clear a thermal screen immediately before any training session. Sessions run approximately 45 minutes. All students must follow a program provided by the Lovett Strength and Conditioning staff.

These sessions are available to 10th - 12th graders. 9th Graders will have the opportunity to train during 9th grade PE and Advanced Fitness.

Overview of Programs: Programs are designed and delivered through the CoachMePlus app. Workouts are programmed for three (3) days per week: Day 1: Monday, Tuesday; Day 2: Wednesday, Thursday; Day 3, Thursday, Friday.

Strength Training Sessions

Monday through Thursday - 7:00am, 3:30pm, 4:15pm, 5:00pm

General Operating Hours Faculty and Staff: Faculty and staff may train at any time between the posted hours of operation.

Monday through Thursday - 6:00am to 7:00pm

Friday - 6:00am to 5:00pm

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Neal Peduzzi

Director of Strength and Conditioning
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Neal Peduzzi is in his second year as the director of strength and conditioning at The Lovett School. Coach Peduzzi began his career as an intern at Arizona State University, then as a graduate assistant at the University of Tennessee where he earned his Master’s degree in biomechanics and sports medicine. He served as the director of player development at Georgia Tech for nine years, and the director of strength and conditioning at St. Pius X for three years. Coach Peduzzi is married to Nicole and they have a son, Jonathan Zachary.
Orien Harris

Strength and Conditioning Coach
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Orien Harris is beginning his 2nd year at Lovett as a strength and conditioning coach, upper school substitute teacher, and varsity football defensive line coach. While earning his degree in Criminology from the University of Miami, Coach Harris played on the 2001 National Championship team and was named AP All-American and All-ACC defensive lineman. He was selected in the fourth round by the Pittsburgh Steelers and played in the NFL for five years. He is both USA Weightlifting and RKC Kettlebell certified. His wife, Alexandra, is a Lovett alum.
Julie Brentzel

Strength and Conditioning Coach
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Julie Brentzel is beginning her second year at Lovett as strength and conditioning coach and upper school physical education teacher. Before Lovett, Coach Brentzel was a strength and conditioning coach at Savannah College of Art and Design and Armstrong State University. She has a Bachelor’s degree in kinesiology and health promotions from the University of Kentucky and earned her Master’s in sports medicine from Armstrong State University. In addition to her degrees, Julie is also certified as a strength and conditioning specialist (CSCS) from the National Strength and Conditioning Association, and a weightlifting coach certification from USA Weightlifting. In her spare time, Julie enjoys traveling, endurance races, and spending time outdoors with her dog Perry.

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