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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 […]

Very humbled to unite with the crew from Community Rebuilders this holiday season. We had the pleasure of contributing to a few families’ Christmas mornings and help kickstart them into their new homes. So thankful for the opportunity and for the thoughtfulness and generosity of our PowerStrength Family. If you are interested in contributing to […]

Huge props to Ben Keller on his verbal commitment to play lacrosse at D1 Detroit Mercy! Earning a scholarship and playing at a high level has always been Ben’s goals.   Ben was our 2014 September Athlete of the Month and has trained with us for 18-months straight 3-5x per week. He has worked extremely […]

Kenny and Char Willekes are a HUGE part of our PSTS Family. They have a blue-collar mindset and are some of the toughest athletes around. While they share the same last name, they both have different personalities on the field and in the gym.   We’re so happy to see Char have another successful season. […]

D1-bound (MSU) volleyball player, Sam McLean, has a full day and schedule, yet still makes time to keep her training a priority – even if that means a late night once or twice during the week.       The best are always working to improve on something. She’ll be at her best and stay […]

Longtime PSTS athlete and Connecticut College Sophomore water polo player Stephen Cress (Rockford), continues to have an impressive season. He earn All-American Honorable Mention as a sophomore! http://camelathletics.com/sports/mwaterpolo/2015-16/releases/20151216mr5mqf   Steve trains alongside all our college football players during the off-season and has earned the nickname “muscle dolphin” around the gym. His strength, mobility, and intensity has […]

EGR Alum and D1 Lacrosse athlete Liza Elder shares about her PowerStrength experience. Liza is an excellent role model for younger female athletes to admire. Her work ethic and dedication has allowed her many opportunities both on the lacrosse field and off. Liza often trains 4-5x per week and took part in our advanced nutrition […]

  If you don’t know who Bronson Hill is, you will shortly.   A hometown kid, Bronson grew up in Grand Rapids and attended Grand Rapids Catholic Central. He then attended Eastern Michigan University where he rushed for 1,110 yards his junior campaign.   After an obstacle-ridden senior year, Bronson returned to GR to escape […]