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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 […]

Congrats to PSTS Disciple Grant Lardieri as he was named Captain as a FRESHMAN!   Grant put in 3 tough years with us at PSTS during high school and we’re very proud of how he has continued to grow both as an athlete and as a leader! Grant was a 3x All-American and holds the […]

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 […]

We have been very fortunate to be involved with the CPPS (Certified Physical Preparation Specialist) certification the last few years and it’s only getting better! It is one of the most practical certifications out there if you are a “day in, day out” strength coach who works with athletes – or ex-athletes and adults who […]

It’s 2015, and if you don’t know the benefits of youth athlete training (for the enhancement of sport, athleticism, and health) by now then I’m sorry you didn’t find us sooner. If you just stumbled upon us then I’m glad you’re here! Below are very general benefits from taking part in an athletic development program […]

  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 […]

  It’s a common scenario coaches and athletes are faced with each day in the gym.   How, and what do I eat to get bigger? And by bigger I’m talking building lean muscle and gettin’ JACKED!   Unfortunately, like everything else, too many guys are looking for the easy route.   They will never […]