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Very excited to announce the “newest” member of the PSTS Team – Cam White! Cam had a very strong influence throughout the early days of PSTS as both an athlete and coach. He returns as our General Manager to help continue to build what he believes in! He’ll get started very soon as he arrives […]

Some of the members of the West Catholic football program that have been supplementing their off-season workouts with us. These young men have gotten stronger both inside and out the past few months. They’re hungrier than ever and still working every day to get better. ‪#‎MoveTheChains‬

Carl is one of the finest young men and athletes we’ve had the pleasure to work with. He came to us over 3 years ago and never left. He’s collected 6 state titles in his career but you would never know by talking with him. A product of a wonderful family who taught him right. […]

The May Athlete of the Month goes to Sam McLean! Sam is headed to MSU to start the next chapter of her volleyball career. Over the years of her being at PSTS she is proof of what dedication to training can really do! Whether it’s at school, on the court, or in the gym- her […]

The Growth Mindset is a core value of ours that we abide by at PSTS and it has been ingrained into our staff. When we are introduced to other coaches, parents, or individuals who share this mindset we have an immediate connection and common ground. This is especially important for coaches. Their decisions and actions […]

After many interactions with numerous basketball players, parents, and coaches, it’s evident that the archaic myth that “lifting weights will wreck your shot” is still widespread. It’s 2016 and it’s safe to say that training has adapted along with the game of basketball. Only doing skill-work may allow the top 5% of naturally gifted athletes to […]

It has been a long process but we are finally moved into our new home! PowerStrength Training Systems is now located at 919 Alpine Commerce Park NW, Grand Rapids, MI 49544. (*Alpine Commerce is off 4 Mile Road just a quarter-mile West of Alpine Ave. This intersection is just minutes from highways 131 and I-96) […]

Like many undrafted rookie free agents, it has been a long road for Grand Rapids native Bronson Hill (GR Catholic Central, Eastern Michigan). Many people don’t understand the tough route that undrafted NFL players take in order to achieve their dream. We’ve witnessed it firsthand with our history of PSTS athletes taking unconventional routes to […]

2016 marks the 5th year we have taken part in the National Signing Day Event hosted by ESPN 96.1FM at Celebration Cinema. This is a unique event to West Michigan and demonstrates the support and acknowledgement within the high school football community. Athletes, parents, coaches, and community sponsors all gather to send another class of […]

Peter Fisk did it.   He had a goal, a dream, to play Division 1 college football. A couple years ago that didn’t look as promising.   Never doubt the power of the human will, especially in a young man like Peter.   Peter accepted a preferred walk-on offer from Michigan State football this past […]