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July Athlete of the Month was earned by PSTS hooper Michael Peterson! Mike returned to us a few months ago to prepare for his freshman season at a serious college basketball program. His goal was to add muscle, bulletproof his body, while continuing to improve his skills on the court. In the last 12-weeks Mike […]

PSTS Member Showcase Edward Foley was our June Member of the Month and a long-time supporter of PSTS! We first met Ed when his son, Brett, began training in our athlete program over 3-years ago. After some time, Ed thought he’d give our adult program a try. Nearly a year later and Ed is firing […]

Colton Kloote earned our June Athlete of the Month Award! Colton has been extremely persistent with his training this off-season and never makes excuses. He’s completed in-season training through multiple sports seasons. He attends all his high school workouts. He drives 25+mins from Allendale to get to us multiple times per week for ‘extra’ sessions. […]

PSTS Member Showcase Michelle Messock Vlug was our May Member of the Month! Michell first came to PSTS 11-months ago and tried everything – large group bootcamps, at-home workouts, endless cardio, 1-on-1 trainers – you name it! She was looking for something different, fun, and effective! Michelle started on a 21-Day JumpStart as she was […]

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) […]