Ron Schipper Fitness Center
7,200-square foot strength and conditioning facility

Major equipment upgrade to Schipper Fitness Center
Some $130,000 in new equipment was purchased and installed for 2007, including 11 new Power Lift power racks.
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Anderson spearheads Central's specialized program
For Central strength and conditioning coordinator Jake Anderson, it's not just about bigger, faster, stronger.
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Central strength and conditioning philosophy and strategies
The program begins with individual biomechanical and nutritional analyses. Then an individualized program is designed that includes ground-based, three-dimensional and multiple joint exercise movements as well as acceleration and agility development.
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Summer strength and conditioning camps

Speed training videos

Strength training videos

Strength and conditioning staff

Strength and conditioning internships

Men's strength and conditioning record leaderboards

Women's strength and conditioning record leaderboards

Central strength and conditioning newsletters

Nutrition

Philosophy and mission

Recovery

Central strength and conditioning grads in the field

The Ron Schipper Fitness Center
The $2.5-million Ron Schipper Fitness Center was constructed in 1999. Named in honor of College Football Hall of Fame coach Ron Schipper, the building features a 7,200-square foot strength and conditioning area, one of the largest of any college or university in Iowa. The second floor includes a 1,200-square foot multipurpose room for aerobics, cheerleading and pom squad practices.

More than $150,000 has been spent since 1999 for new strength and conditioning equipment. The facility features York free weights, Hammerstrength leverage equipment and Life Fitness selectorized cardiovascular equipment.

Full-time strength and conditioning coordinator Jake Anderson has no coaching responsibilities, making him available for individual assistance for any athlete throughout the year.

Anderson can also tailor sport-specific and position-specific programs that isolate key muscle groups. He also stresses the importance of exercise technique.

Program director
Jake Anderson, CSCS
Strength and Conditioning Coordinator
Director, Ron Schipper Fitness Center

Jake Anderson is in his fifth year as stength and conditioning coordinator at Central College.

The Atlantic, Iowa, native is a certified strength and conditioning specialist and is a member of the National Strength and Conditioning Association (NSCA).

Anderson received a bachelor’s degree in exercise and sports medicine at Iowa State University. He earned his master's degree in higher education at The University of Iowa.

Anderson was a graduate assistant at Iowa, helping implement the athletics department's strength and conditioning programs and assisting in speed, agility and conditioning training. He worked closely with Hawkeye football strength and conditioning coach Chris Doyle.

At Iowa State, Anderson was a student assistant strength and conditioning coach for Olympic sports. He implemented workouts for all Olympic sports teams and was the primary assistant for men’s and women’s basketball, wrestling, baseball, volleyball and diving. Anderson designed year-round strength and conditioning programs as well as various exercises that are now incorporated into the programs.

Contact information
Jake Anderson, CSCS
Central College Strength and Conditioning Coordinator
812 University
Campus Box 6600
Pella, Iowa 50219
(641) 628-7695