Alexander C. Waterhouse Physiology
Research 
Since its construction in 1994, the Alexander C. Waterhouse
Physiology Research and Training Facility has provided University
of Hawai‘i student-athletes the tools to excel in their
respective sports. With strength and conditioning coach Tommy
Heffernan, his assistant Mel deLaura, and graduated assistants
Clay Jowers and Chris Kidawski providing guidance, UH athletes
are destined for success. Heffernan and crew monitor all UH
student-athletes for optimal individual performance and injury
prevention. The athletes are provided the opportunity to
use various strength, flexibility and conditioning methods,
along with an education in body-type testing and nutrition.
From the time the athletes enter school, records are maintained
to chart their career progression.
The 10,000 square-foot facility is named after the late
Alexander C. Waterhouse, who was inducted to the UH Circle
of Honor in 1997. Waterhouse, a lifelong supporter of Hawai‘i
athletics, was the founder and chairman of the Na¯ Koa
Football Booster Club and a member of the ‘Ahahui Koa
Anuenue Board of Directors. Before his passing in March 1999,
Waterhouse presented the University with a $300,000 contribution
to establish one of the finest training facilities in the
country.
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