University of California, Los Angeles, Athletics
Athletic Performance
Acosta Athletic Training Complex
325 Westwood Plaza
Los Angeles, CA 90095
Training Philosophy
The UCLA Athletic Performance training philosophy is the foundation for how we operate. Our philosophy has been built through education, personal experiences and is continually influenced by coaches and athletes who have graced our program over the years. It is an ever evolving system for how we manage our athletes and our teams to ensure they reach their full potential both physically and mentally, on and off the field.ย
Our training methods are athlete-driven, as we believe that catering to the individual will increase the success of the team. This is accomplished through the development of an individualized training program delivered in a team environment with low coach-to-athlete ratios. We take a concurrent approach to periodization, ensuring that all necessary qualities of performance are addressed. Through our program, we believe in utilizing ground-based, multi-planar movements as the majority of our exercise selection. We understand that all athletes must possess a mastery of basic human and athletic movements to succeed in their sport. To do this, we utilize fundamental exercises that challenge our athletes through the appropriate ranges of motion in order to create a balanced framework for durability and improved performance.
Staff
Headed by Adam Garner, the UCLA Athletic Performance staff features nine full-time individuals dedicated to assisting the school's 25 NCAA Division I teams.ย
Facilities
UCLA boasts some of the finest facilities in the nation, including the newly constructed Wasserman Football Center and the Mo Ostin Basketball Center, both of which feature state-of-the-art athletic performance centers.ย
Internship Program
UCLA Athletics is accepting applications for the positions of Athletic Performance Intern and Performance Nutrition Intern with Olympic Sports.
Athletic Performance Camp
Summer 2026 Dates
- Camp #1: July 20-July 23 / 8-10am
- Camp #2: August 10-August 13 / 3-5pm
- Camp #3: August 17-August 20 / 3-5pmย
The UCLA Athletic Performance High School Training Camp offers high school athletes the rare opportunity to train at one of the most storied collegiate athletic programs in the country. Led by UCLA's certified strength and conditioning coaches, the camp immerses high school athletes in the same evidence-based training methodology used by Bruin student-athletes competing at the highest levels of college sport. Participants work through structured sessions covering speed and agility development, strength training fundamentals, power, mobility, recovery protocols, and sport-specific conditioning, all conducted in UCLA's elite training facility. Whether an athlete is preparing for an upcoming season, hoping to gain a competitive edge in recruiting, or simply wants to experience training at the collegiate level, the camp delivers professional-grade coaching in an environment designed to develop not just better athletes, but more disciplined and confident competitors.