National signing day is the seminole moment in a high school athlete’s prep career.

This is when high school seniors officially make their college commitment to continue their academic and athletic careers. 

It’s a milestone achievement for athletes, parents, coaches, and their school programs as it marks years of dedication, hard work, and sacrifice – one that always warrants recognition and celebration. 

Over the years, PowerStrength has helped over 500 local athletes from West Michigan earn college scholarships and opportunities.
100+ athletes in just the last two years! 

Collectively, there are currently 68 athletes from PowerStrength, across 9 different sports, in the 2024 Class with plans to continue their playing career in college – which is a record number for PowerStrength. (The majority are committed with a handful still deciding.)

Whether it’s NCAA Division 1 or NAIA, scholarship or non-scholarship – these athletes are in an elite group! 

Committing to a college sport is not for everyone and their choice to continue on says a lot about their love of the game and work ethic. Earning this opportunity is a challenging task and it takes a toll.

Each of these athletes bet on themselves and did the work consistently– in their sport, the classroom, and in their training – for years. 

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2024 was another distinct privilege of working with a group of athletes that have earned the opportunity to play their sport at the next level.

Rockford senior offensive tackle Alex Mcphee is off to play at Butler in the Football Championship Subdivision (FCS).

McPhee came to PowerStrength specifically to get to the next level.

“It’s crazy!” McPhee stated about the impact that PSTS has had on him. “I wouldn’t be in the position I’m in right now, going into college being able to play a sport if I didn’t get the training I did from these guys here.”

West Catholic wide receiver and linebacker Ryer Snow has signed to play for GLIAC champion Grand Valley State.

A few years ago, Snow knew if he was going to be able to play in college, he needed to increase his speed and quickness. After the three years at PowerStrength, he has earned his spot.

“I am now quicker on the field, stronger on the field, with a quicker reaction time,” Snow said. “I just feel more physical because I know my body is bigger and more physically demanding.”

Snow’s West Catholic teammate, Charlie DeBruyn has also signed to play in the GLIAC, the running back and linebacker is heading to Davenport.

DeBruyn says that work he has done at PowerStrength has been a major benefit to his pursuit of greatness on the field.

“The advantage I got from working out here (PowerStrength) going into workouts at school is insane,” DeBuryn said. “The difference between the kids that workout here on my team to the kids that only do the school workouts, there is definitely a physical advantage to the stuff that you gain from going to PowerStrength.”

No matter the sport or the level, the dedication and hard work it takes to get to play a sport at the college level is great.

It’s a privilege to be a part of their journey and have a front-row seat watching them achieve their goals!

CONGRATULATIONS to the PowerStrength 2024 College Signing Day Class and all other athletes representing West Michigan at the next level!

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*View the list of PowerStrength athletes below in alphabetical – Name, High School, and College Commitment.
**This List will continually be updated.  Please email jason@powerstrengthpro.com if an athlete was inadvertently missed as we need to add them to the list!
***This list only includes athletes who spent considerable time training at PowerStrength in recent years. It does not include any athletes from off-site school partnerships with FHE and EGR, or short-term team training groups. 

PowerStrength 2024 College Signing Day Class

1 Claire Adams, Rockford – Central Michigan Track & Field

2 Ryan Ahern, Rockford – Ferris State Football

3 Sam Albert, Lowell – Muskegon Community College Baseball

4 Seth Anderson, Rockford – Calvin Football

5 Claire Arends, West Catholic – Davenport Soccer

6 Andrew Baker, Mona Shores – Western Michigan Football

7 McCoy Baxter, Rockford – Calvin Football

8 Jack Baragas, Grandville – Davenport Powerlifting

9 Jameson Beale, Catholic Central – Undecided Baseball

10 Trent Bolen, Rockford – Aquinas Baseball

11 Will Bjork, Rockford – Davenport Lacrosse

12 Tyler Brzozowksi, Comstock Park – Kalamazoo Football

13 Patrick Burchardt, Hopkins – Undecided Baseball

14 Andrew Conrad, Forest Hills Northern – GR Community College baseball

15 Hunter Crosby, Grant – Adrian Football

16 Axel Cummings, GR Catholic Central – Manchester Baseball

17 Hope Davies, Forest Hills Eastern – Ferris State Volleyball

18 Charlie DeBruyn, West Catholic – Davenport Football

19 TJ Fisher, Unity Christian – Indiana Wesleyan Basketball

20 Drew Fortino,  Forest Hills Central – Kalamazoo Football

21 Anna Frost, Forest Hills Northern – Salem State University Soccer

22 Ben Heagle, Byron Center – Calvin Basketball

23 Jake Heemstra, Forest Hills Eastern – Northern Michigan Football

24 Olivia Hewitt, Rockford – Messiah Lacrosse

25 Drake Irwin, Rockford – Calvin Football

26 Jackson Isaacs, GR Christian – Western Michigan Baseball

27 Sam Justice, Forest Hills Northern – Westminster College

28 Adam Kiel, Hopkins – Calvin Football

29 Mason Kirn, Rockford – Grand Valley State Football

30 Madeline Kreiger, Grandville – Detroit Mercy Lacrosse

31 Sean Kuzma, Rockford – Davenport Lacrosse

32 Andrew Landis, Rockford – Oakland Baseball

33 Grace Lyons, Rockford – Ferris State Basketball

34 Landon Makley, Lakewood – Grand Rapids Community College Baseball

35 Alex McPhee, Rockford – Butler Football

36 Jack Meloche, Forest Hills Eastern – Northern Michigan Football

37 Braeden Mulcahy, Forest Hills Eastern – Hillsdale Football

38 Mike Murphy, West Catholic – Hope College Football

39 Hayden Myers, Forest Hills Central – Bryant & Stratton

40 Anna Newhof, Unity Christian – Spring Arbor soccer

41 Maleya Obande, Unity Christian – Undecided Basketball

42 Sam Peot, East Grand Rapids – Undecided Soccer

43 Carter Perry, West Catholic – Hope Baseball

44 Gradyn Randles, Unity Christian – Undecided Baseball

45 Luke Riebel, Aviation Academy – Calvin Basketball

46 Nolan Rinehart, West Catholic – Davenport Football

47 Zach Sarver, NorthPointe Christian – Calvin Football

48 Olivia Schafer, Grand Haven – Michigan State Crew

49 Aidan Schauss, Rockford – Aquinas Baseball

50 Abby Schultz, East Grand Rapids – Michigan Water Polo

51 Michael Skarda, Rockford – Davenport Baseball

52 Payton Skarda, Rockford – Davenport Baseball

53 Ryer Snow, West Catholic – Grand Valley State Football

54 Tyler Sparks, Allendale – Alma Baseball

55 Josh Sprague, Caledonia – Undecided Lacrosse

56 Isabelle Swiercz, Hudsonville – Central Michigan Volleyball

57 Austin Szotko, Coopersville – Undecided Football

58 Becca Tuttle, West Catholic  – Hope Softball

59 Lydia Uganski, Jenison – Cornerstone Volleyball

60 Merideth Vance, Forest Hills Northern – Western Michigan Soccer

61 Gabe VanSickle, Coopersville – Ohio State Football

62 Cam VanSolkema, South Christian – Grand Valley State Football

63 Harrison VanWoerkom, Calvin Christian – Cornerstone Soccer

64 Reese Veltman, Wayland – Calvin Softball

65 Alek Wickstrom, West Catholic – Hope Football

66 Liz Wolton, Forest Hills Eastern – Davenport Soccer

67* Colby Weston, Rockford – Northern Michigan Football (*Class of 2023)

68* Jack Lamancusa, Rockford – Hope Football (*Class of 2022)

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INTERESTED IN LEARNING MORE ABOUT HOW THESE ATHLETES PREPARE? 

The 2024 Signing Day Class knows a secret. 

Arriving on campus prepared, ready to learn, and continue their playing career is the next challenge that lies ahead. And they aren’t slowing down!

Start your college prep program today. 

5th-12th grade athletes of all sports and ability levels can sign-up at PowerStrength at any time throughout the year – while spots remain. PowerStrength has 4 facilities in West Michigan – Alpine, Kentwood, Jenison, and Plainfield.

Multiple training sessions are offered after school and into the evening, specific training times vary by location.

Visit https://powerstrengthpro.com/athlete/contact/ to learn more or click below to schedule your assessment and get started.