Honoring Lindsay Alexander’s Contribution to Iowa Women’s Basketball.
The Hawkeyes’ Strength The quiet efforts of one of the program’s most significant figures, strength and conditioning coach Lindsay Alexander, are evident if you’ve ever watched the Iowa Women’s Basketball team persevere through a challenging fourth quarter while maintaining the stamina to push the pace. She doesn’t call timeouts or write plays, but don’t let that fool you—she has a huge impact on this team.
Alexander is the constant force behind Iowa’s physical and mental advantage, from the sweat-soaked offseason workouts to the late-night recovery lifts following lengthy road trips. Additionally, the Hawkeyes made sure she received flowers on her birthday, both literally and figuratively.
The program’s shared photo speaks for itself. It shows Alexander in the Iowa training facility, grinning next to one of her players. “We are so much stronger because of you… literally 😎,” the caption says. To Lindsay Alexander, our strength coach, happy birthday! Yes, it is humorous, but it is also entirely accurate.
Anyone in the locker room will tell you that Lindsay’s exercises help people develop their faith in addition to their physical strength. Her sessions are where players go from being good athletes to becoming elite competitors, away from the noise of the crowd. She is the one who motivates them to continue striving for excellence despite the pain, to add that extra rep, or to hold the plank for a few more seconds.
One player recently remarked, “Coach Lindsay has this way of motivating you without yelling.” She’s fierce, but she’s also your biggest supporter. You want to put in a lot of effort for her. Although collegiate athletics echoes that sentiment, few people better exemplify it than Alexander.
She has contributed to the development of a Hawkeyes squad that is renowned for its skill and perseverance; they are the type of team that can play without lights and still compete on the boards. Without a foundation in place in the weight room, you cannot achieve that balance.
But it’s more than just her technical proficiency that makes her so successful. It’s her capacity for connection. She leads with empathy, whether she’s chatting with a freshman who’s still getting used to college life or recognizing a senior’s accomplishments. She is known for striking a balance between being tough and understanding.
Lisa Bluder, the head coach, and her staff are aware of it. Bluder once remarked, “Lindsay brings energy and consistency every single day.” “She plays a significant role in maintaining the physical, emotional, and mental cohesion of this team.”
That type of recognition is not given lightly. Alexander is one of the essential members of the team that works in the background behind every championship banner and tournament run.
The training room’s laughter and embraces during her birthday celebration served as a reminder of how much she means to this team. It was sincere gratitude from athletes who are aware of how much she has aided their development, not merely a token acknowledgement.
So let’s celebrate the woman who keeps the Hawkeyes resilient, both physically and mentally. Coach Alexander, happy birthday. Although the victories may occur on the court, you are the first to lay the groundwork for them all.
