Will Turner

Strength and Conditioning Coach - Taft School 🦏 Proud Springfield College alum 🔻Thoughts are my own and do not reflect my employer

[Zach Even - Esh @ZEvenEsh]

As a High School Strength Coach, my first job I felt was always to protect the kids. I also believe we should be working to unify the school / overall athletics program.

So, NOT just help build a winning team, but build a culture where ALL kids, ALL teams take pride in EXCELLENCE & winning in sports AND life.

[Daily Stoic @dailystoic]

Here's why worry is pointless.

[Michael Boyle @mboyle1959]

Athletes, please don’t do bodypart/ bodybuilding workouts. Lifts should take less than 1 hour and involve more than one bodypart per day.

[Jude Okeleke @JudeOkeleke1]

Great time at @UNCFootball camp yesterday, stood out and dominated,had an awesome tour and talk with the head coach @CoachMackBrown thanks to the coaching staff @CoachCollins @TedMonachino and also thanks to my coach @TaftFootballCT for taking me to these schoolsForever grateful

[Taft Football @TaftFootballCT]

@JudeOkeleke1 showed today that he is one of the top 2026 DL in the country! 🦏🆙#gorhinos #gobigred @ByKyleKelly @BrianDohn247 @RivalsFriedman @GridironImports

[Taft Football @TaftFootballCT]

CAMP SEASON IS HERE!

@GKimrin @UMassFootball @UConnFootball @BCFootball

@jonah___20 #EarnIt 🦅

@JamesPenkett @NUFBFamily

@JudeOkeleke1 @NDFootball @UNCFootball

@Calvin_Kulik @CuseFootball

@BradyWinter24 @HoyasFB

Marco Watson '27 @TexasFootball

#gorhinos #gobigred 🦏🆙

[Taft Football @TaftFootballCT]

The 133rd Taft Football Team will be lead by Ben Bazarian, Ozzy Diallo, Brady Winter, & Chip Furman! 🦏🆙
@BenBazarian9 @ozzydiallo @BradyWinter24 @chipfurman

🦏🏈 #gorhinos #gobigred #wearetaft

[Taft Football @TaftFootballCT]

Awesome experience at the Northeast Show Day! Thank you to all the coaches that came to evaluate our players. Film on the way! 🦏🆙

[krobertsHCMG @RAkevinroberts]

Evan Douglas, a @TaftVBaseball freshman, made just his second start on Tuesday. It was a special one as the Bethlehem native tossed a no-hitter. Here's my story on Douglas' gem #ctbase https://t.co/aFiN3yO07F

[Wendi A. Irlbeck MS, RDN, LD, CISSN @Wendi_Irlbeck]

🏈A 175 lb high school football athlete is going to need a minimum of 135-150g of protein per day along with 300-400g of carbs.

Trying to gain weight this off-season?

NOW is the best ⭐️ time to consistently increasing protein & kcal !

Keep it simple and stay consistent👇.

[Gerry DeFilippo @Challenger_ST]

10 things I think every athlete should do

1. Sprint at full speed

2. Stop at full speed

3. Lift heavy weights w/ intent

4. Lift light weights w/ intent

5. Sprint up hills/with sleds

6. Jump from a stand still

7. Jump w/ repeat contacts

8. Jump in multiple planes

9. Throw med balls

10. React to other athletes

[Taft Baseball @TaftVBaseball]

Taft Baseball 2024 🦏⚾️

[Atlanta Braves @Braves]

1-0.

#BravesCountry

[Taft School Athletics @TaftRhinos]

Congratulations to all newly accepted students!

Welcome to the #rhinocrash🦏
#BecomeARhino #gorhinos #gobigred #wearetaft #choosetaft

[Gerry DeFilippo @Challenger_ST]

Cliche tweet… but

What athletes think they need:

- Foam rollers
- Massage guns
- Cryotherapy
- More stretching
- Recovery work

What they actually need:

- To eat breakfast
- Drink more water
- Sleep enough
- Take off days
- Not play sport year round
- Strength train in-season

[Taft School Athletics @TaftRhinos]

Congratulations to Coach Shavar Bernier for being selected as Founders League Co-Coach of the Year. Coach Bernier led @taftbvbasketball to a 20-7 record and a run into the Semifinals of the NEPSAC Class A Playoffs.

🦏🏀 #taftathletics #gorhinos #gobigred #wearetaft

[Taft Boys Varsity Basketball @TaftBasketball]

Rhinos!!

[Taft Boys Varsity Basketball @TaftBasketball]

RJ Bennett ‘24 senior highlights.
DPOY as junior. Playmaker and elite athlete! Has D1 interest from multiple schools.
@NERRHoops @PHNewEngland @NEPrepBB

[Will Turner @CoachWillTurner]

👏🏻👏🏻 Huge start to the off-season for Oz!

[Ozzy Diallo 6’3 235 LB/ATH 2025 @ozzydiallo]

Great winter with @CoachWillTurner
Improved on every lift +50 lb
6’3 225 OLB/SS
@TaftFootballCT @Coachlanese13

[Will Turner @CoachWillTurner]

@RUGBY_STR_COACH Appreciate the feedback, thanks coach!