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Eric Hoogewind encountered a life changing event in the summer of 2022. The Hudsonville native was diagnosed with colon cancer. “Went to the ER, they did a Ct Scan, came back and said it’s cancer, boom,” Eric said. “In the situation I was in, the diagnosis was, wow!” That hit hard. Receiving that diagnosis led […]
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Ben Farrell has been an underdog before. The 2019 NorthPointe Christian High School graduate went to Cornerstone University as a member of the golf team as a freshman. He eventually made the switch to football and found his way to Indiana Wesleyan – where he played 3 years on the offensive line for the Wildcats. […]
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Charity Plaxton found herself at a daunting crossroads in her life, grappling with a major choice that left her feeling uneasy and conflicted. Presented with 2 options, neither of which appealed to her, she felt an overwhelming sense of discomfort. “I had herniated my disc in my lower back and basically was given the decision […]
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The majority of young football players dream of two big goals – win a high school football state championship and earn the opportunity to play in college. Drew Fortino achieved both after winning a state championship with Forest Hills Central and committing to the roster at Kalamazoo College. A dream from childhood, Drew really got […]
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For years, Jason Perales endured a relentless cycle of trial and error with various exercise regimens in an effort to lose weight. Despite his determination – success seemed elusive. “A lot of different beach body programs,” Jason said when asked how he attempted to lose weight in the past, “I think I’d been doing them […]
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Tyler Brzozowski embodies what it means to lead from the front. He wanted to play football at the collegiate level and understood what he had to do to make that happen. That’s why he came to PowerStrength Training Systems during his junior year at Comstock Park High School. “I saw (PSTS) on social media and […]
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Lesia McQuade prioritizes her health. Weightlifting has been a game changer for the former Livonia, Michigan resident. “It really helped my back,” Lesia said. “My back was really bad and I started lifting and it made a big difference. I had done yoga, bootcamp, swimming, I tried different things – but lifting, that whole exterior […]
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Coopersville is quickly becoming one of the most well-represented high schools at PowerStrength Training Systems (Alpine). The Broncos have continued to elevate their success on the athletic fields as participation at PSTS has risen and it is expected to continue to grow both in numbers and results. “If you look at it, the best athletes […]
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Spring is coming and for many seasonal companies, that marks either the start or end of their busy season. For Matt Riley, owner of an asphalt maintenance company, it marks the start of the season. And this year, rather than dreading the months of work to come, Matt will be ready. He spent the winter […]
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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 – […]
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