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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) […]

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 […]

PowerStrength was highlighted in the January Issue of The Grand Rapids Magazine! It was cool to share a little bit about our story and what makes us unlike your typical “gym.” Athletes, moms, ex-athletes, dads, 20-somethings, 30-somethings – whichever “category” you want to place yourself, we have a training system to help you achieve lasting […]

This isn’t the first and won’t be the last time we talk about Carl Myers. Carl has been training with us at PowerStrength going on 3 years and his dedication is paying off. “Be A Pro” is one of our PSTS Core Values and Carl has adopted this mindset throughout the recruiting process and his […]

Big Gabe Race is showing that hard work pays off. He trained 3-4x per week this past off-season and is having a solid senior season. Here are a few words his mother shared with us: “I wanted to take the time to thank you for the training Gabriel received in the spring. He has done […]

PSTS athlete Nate Jones (Muskegon Catholic Central) had TWO interceptions returned for touchdowns in the same quarter! He has also participated in over 50 career games. Nate has been with us for multiple off-seasons and makes the commute from the Muskegon lakeshore. Nate has built himself into a machine and it shows. Not many athletes […]

Jackson Ammon trained hard all off-season and continues to do so in-season. His work ethic and consistency will continue to pay off as a team leader and at the next level. Jackson was a staple at his school workouts and also sought out additional training to maximize his athletic potential. Strength, aggressiveness, stability, and muscle […]

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. […]

Carl Myers of West Catholic (Jr.) took 1st in the state for shot put and 3rd in discus at the state track meet. We are very proud of his accomplishments and his ability to overcome the uncontrollables. Carl won by half of an inch on a rainy, windy, and chilly day.   The conditions weren’t […]