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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 […]

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 […]

Several dedicated members of the Rockford Youth Lacrosse program returned to PowerStrength to build a solid foundation of strength and athleticism to prepare for the upcoming season. For the past few years, this program has made the structured training program a priority and secure time-slots just for their ahletes – and more and more athletes […]

When Kamryn VanWoerkom started at PowerStrength Training Systems in early 2023, she thought she would walk a path like so many athletes that enter the PSTS doors. Work hard, trust the recipe for success, and become a better and more confident athlete. While her destination remained similar – Kamryn’s journey has definitely been different. After […]

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 […]

Members of the Forest Hills Northern baseball team are filled with the anticipation of what a new season will bring. This year, however, the excitement isn’t just about stepping onto the field, it’s about the hard work and dedication the team has put into transforming themselves off the field. With a rigorous off-season team training […]

The Rockford boys lacrosse team wasn’t satisfied with the way the 2023 season ended, so the Rams spent the winter coming to PowerStrength Training Systems to get better. “I am very excited,” Rockford senior defensive midfielder Sean Kuzma said. “I think we have all taken massive leaps this year. I’ve seen kids who haven’t worked […]

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 […]

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 – […]

Teresa Pillars was a type 2 diabetic. She had knee pain, back pain, shoulder pain, and plantar fasciitis. A year of physical therapy did nothing to help her. Every week she had a standing appointment with a chiropractor. Temporary relief, sure, but the pain would always return. Teresa was in her late 50s, and unable […]