As they intensify preparations for the 2014-15 NBL season, the Wollongong Hawks are making good use of their new alliance with the University of Wollongong Recreation and Aquatic Centre (URAC).
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The Hawks have been working out regularly in URAC's High Performance Training Area under trainers Sean Murray-Smith and Kurt Ogilvie.
Designed primarily for elite athletes, the purpose-built facility features olympic weights, power-lifting platforms, adjustable benches, squat racks, chin-up bars and gymnastics rings.
Players also have access to kettle bells, plyo boxes, medicine balls, power bands, ropes, an indoor running track, boxing gym and heated pool.
"To have them training under the expert eye of Kurt and Sean and the URAC team will ensure the guys hit the court ready to fire," Hawks marketing and business development manager Courtney Beaton said.
"This partnership will ensure they are in the best possible condition to maintain the intensity and speed that basketball is synonymous for."
Other top-flight athletes to train under Ogilvie and Murray-Smith include David McKeon, Jarrod Poort, Kieran Govers, Tristan White and Casey Eastham.
"URAC is proud to be partnering with the Hawks in what looks set to be an exciting new chapter for the club," URAC marketing and business development manager Tess Filippi said.
"We recognise the important role that the Hawks play in developing local sporting culture and community spirit and we are looking forward to utilising our facilities and expertise to support the club in its quest to win the championship."
The Hawks start the new season with a home game against Townsville on October 10.