Strength & Conditioning
Program Philosophy
Home base for strength and conditioning across every program — a dedicated weight room equipped for the full range of training student-athletes need, from foundational strength work to sport-specific power and conditioning.
Athletic Performance
Progressive strength, power, and speed training tailored to the demands of each sport.
Injury Prevention
Movement screening, mobility work, and corrective exercise to keep athletes available for the full season.
Sport-Specific Periodization
Training blocks planned around each team's competitive calendar.
Nutrition & Recovery
Practical education on fueling, hydration, and sleep, paired with structured recovery.
Character & Leadership
Discipline, accountability, and work ethic built in the weight room carry into every other part of a student-athlete's life.
Program Leadership
Maurice Crocker
Director of Strength & Conditioning
AD Maurice Crocker is the former owner of SHOWTIME PHYSIQUE Health and Wellness Studio, LLC and has been a personal trainer for 19 years in the Triad area. He is a graduate of North Carolina Central University, with a degree in English-Literature and Journalism. Upon graduation, his professional career began working as a journalist for a New York Times newspaper in Thibodaux, La. After several years as a journalist, Maurice ventured into corporate America and began working for American Express Card Services. Utilizing his journalistic skills and talents, he worked as an Instructional Designer, writing and developing training manuals as well as policies and procedures. Maurice decided to follow his passion for health and fitness and started SHOWTIME PHYSIQUE Health and Wellness Studio to help others achieve their health and fitness goals. He is certified by the Aerobics and Fitness Association of America (AFAA). Maurice is also a certified Cancer Exercise Specialist with the Cancer Exercise Training Institute, and holds a Functional Aging Exercise Instructor certification from the Functional Aging Institute. Maurice has numerous years of experience coaching middle and high school athletics, and currently serves as the Director of Strength and Conditioning at Wesleyan Christian Academy in High Point, NC, where he also serves as an assistant coach for the varsity baseball team. Maurice is not a stranger to Carolina Christian College — he served as a board member for seven years. He has been married for 27 years to his college sweetheart, Kimberly Jessup Crocker, and they have two sons, Myles and Mason. Beyond his work developing athletes, Maurice is dedicated to serving his community through several organizations, including Salem Lodge #139, PHA, and Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, Incorporated. He is a welcome addition to the Centurions staff, and we have high hopes that he will take our athletic program to the next level.