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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 – […]

West Michigan is known for its volleyball prowess. From high school, to club, to college, the area has produced some top talent in the sport. This will continue as evidenced by a young group of athletes that are elevating their game at PowerStrength Training Systems (PSTS) in Jenison. For Lexi Armstrong, Ava Bush-Nelson, Rylee Paddock, […]

Playing varsity football as a freshman is tough to do anywhere. Camren VanSolkema did it at South Christian High School which, at the start of his ninth grade year, had won three state championships and had made the playoffs in four straight seasons. Not only was Cam starting for the varsity as a freshman, but […]

Ace Simonson was a soccer player as a youth. “I could never make the team,” the Forest Hills Eastern junior said about his soccer experience. Like any competitor would, Ace found another sport. “I made a switch to football,” Simonson said. “I wanted to be bigger, stronger, and faster so my dad enrolled me at […]

National Signing Day is the time when high school seniors officially make their college commitment to continue their academic and athletic careers. This day is a major milestone for athletes, parents, and their school programs as it marks years of dedication, hard work, and sacrifice. It is a great achievement and one that always warrants […]

Sacrifice Earns Reward Picture this. You are standing at the free throw line in a crowded gymnasium. The sweat drips down your face and all eyes are on you to sink the shot. You take a deep breath and release the ball from your fingertips – it hits the rim and rolls on its edge, […]

From Excellent to Elite! Zak Ahern (Rockford High School ’22) dedicated himself to a complete transformation over the last 3-months like nothing we have ever seen before! Coming off a a decorated senior football season at Rockford, where he totaled 50 touchdowns, earned Division 1 All State honors, All-Area Dream Team, and Player of the Year […]

Kenny Willekes ended his stand-out career at Michigan State and has been preparing for the 2020 NFL Draft with us at PowerStrength. *Read THIS article to learn more background on Kenny and him growing up with PowerStrength in high school Despite only playing defensive end for 3 seasons (in his entire life), he put together […]

Athlete Member of the Month was earned by Nate Woodruff of Grandville! This dude has been consistent in his training and always attacks the work as he prepares for the Baseball season. Over the past 3-months, he’s nearly doubled his chin-ups and did the same number of push-ups with an added 20-pound chain. He added 4 […]

Far Out Volleyball Club was back in action at PowerStrength this week! Far Out Volleyball partnered with PowerStrength in 2019 to provide a quality, trusted athlete developement solution for their athletes. Here is what Far Out Director Joe Steenhuysen has to say about this opportunity with PowerStrength… “I have hesitated in the past partnering with […]