“Morning conditioning helps me out tremendously. The rigorous format prepares me for the season, and keeps me in shape during the offseason,” said Brandon Peck, 12.

Players work on improving physical strength by running, lifting weights, and stretching.

“The numerous drills that we do include team push-ups, jump rope, and wall sits. Each one challenges me, and makes me tougher,” said David Muskal, 11.

Waking up and arriving at school at 6:00 a.m is not a requirement to make the team, but it is highly recommended for player hoping to play.

“If you are on the brink of making a certain team, (whether it is Varsity Gold, Green, or Junior Varsity), going to conditioning will give you an edge over someone who does not go,” said Mustafa Ahmad, 12.

While players work out, they get to experience the latest music hits over the loud speakers.

“My favorite part about conditioning is definitely the music that Coach Mike Teets blasts. Songs by Drake, Eminem, and Fort Minor are just a couple tunes that pump me up to work hard,” said Regis Liou, 9.

Conditioning for the team continues until next spring, in order to prepare players for the 2014 season.