We are officially expanding our youth development model with the launch of the PowerStrength Academy.

Youth training sessions have always been offered at each PowerStrength location and will continue – with two youth-only Academy facilities being added!

One Academy facility is now open in Jenison, and a second is opening soon in Plainfield.

This expansion represents a focused investment in long-term athletic development for 3rd–7th graders across West Michigan.

PowerStrength has been the area leader in private training for middle school and high school athletes in West Michigan over the last 15 years. After working with thousands of families, one pattern became clear:

The biggest training window for creating future athletic success happens earlier than most people think.

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WHY 3RD–7TH GRADE MATTERS

There is a narrow developmental window where movement patterns, coordination, balance, and strength can be built correctly — before bad habits, compensated movement patterns, and preventable injuries set in.

Grades 3 through 7 represent an optimal time for adaptations to take place. With many advantages taking hold at even younger ages.

In this age-range:

• Neuromuscular systems are highly adaptable
• Coordination and speed improve rapidly
• Proper mechanics can be learned before bad ones become ingrained
• Confidence in physical ability begins to form, and this confidence spreads to other areas

The younger the athlete, the more the training should look like ‘play’. Crawling, climbing, hopping, skipping, tumbling, carrying, running, jumping, etc. – what physical education and recess used to encapture naturally. Gymnastics, martial arts, and all types of sports help at this age to be exposed to build natural physical qualities. 

As athletes begin to mature in their training and physically, learning proper fundamental movement patterns –  hinge, squat, lunge, push, pull, sprint, landing, acceleration/deceleration, and change direction – becomes more prevalent.

A strong foundation at early ages can produce immense upside for long-term athletic development.

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WHAT THE POWERSTRENGTH ACADEMY IS

The PowerStrength Academy is designed specifically to build the foundation for high performance in youth athletes through small groups led by certified youth performance coaches.

This is not random workouts or chaotic.
This is not ‘mini-adult’ training.
It’s not babysitting. 

The Academy is built around:

• Progressive strength and performance models for long-term development
• Movement-first programming
• Small group instruction
• Experienced, certified coaches who specialize in youth development
• A positive, high-accountability culture

The last 15 years showed what works – it also revealed what doesn’t — and what to avoid at all costs.

So we set out to design the ideal youth performance system for the best results. The PowerStrength Youth Academy program is what was created.

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WHY THIS EXPANSION MATTERS

PowerStrength already operates 6 facilities. With the launch of the Academy, we are adding 2 additional Academy training spaces:

• Jenison Academy– 4,500 square feet (now open)
  
• Plainfield Academy – 2,000 square feet (opening soon)
  

Both facilities are brand new and located near existing PowerStrength locations.

This expansion allows us to:

• Increase capacity for youth athletes and offer more time slots
• Provide focused attention in smaller groups
• Create a development-first environment
• Continue pioneering healthy youth training in West Michigan
  

Many youth athletes stay busy, but few truly develop.

Positive culture matters.
Instruction in a small, learning-based environment matters.
Expert coaching matters.

When those 3 variables align, development accelerates.

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THIS IS FOR YOU IF…

• Your child enjoys sports/physical activity and wants to improve.
• You value proper coaching in small groups for the best long-term development.
• You want structured training instead of random activity.
• You understand that building a foundation now prevents setbacks later.
• You are looking for a positive, disciplined environment to reinforce strong habits
  

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BUILDING STRONGER KIDS FOR A STRONGER FUTURE

The feedback and energy around the PowerStrength Academy have been overwhelming in the best way. Families recognize that youth development deserves structure, expertise, and intention.

We have always worked with 4th–7th grade athletes. Now, with expanded programming and additional facilities, we are able to serve 3rd–7th graders in a more focused and scalable way. *Programs for younger ages will be offered periodically throughout the year. 

We are thrilled to expand our youth programs and build stronger kids for a stronger future.

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GET STARTED WITH THE POWERSTRENGTH YOUTH ACADEMY

If you have a child in 3rd–7th grade and want them to build confidence, speed, strength, coordination, and long-term athletic foundations before the competition ramps up, the PowerStrength Youth Academy is where that journey begins.

Visit https://powerstrengthpro.com/athlete/contact/ to schedule your assessment and Become a Founding Member before capacity is reached.