Parents'Corner

Coached properly, yes. Every athlete starts at the beginning, Protoplasmic Goo, learning the lifts with a light bar before any real weight goes on. Loads go up only when technique earns it: a rep has to be technically sound to count, and athletes don't move to heavier work until they've proven they're ready. Every session is supervised by a coach.

Not the way we train. Olympic lifts train the body to produce force fast, which is what makes athletes quicker and more explosive. We train for speed, power and movement quality, and we test it: bar jumps, broad jump, triple jump and plyo push-ups are all speed and power tests.

We train athletes from late elementary school through college and beyond. Age matters less than readiness, which is why we assess every athlete before deciding how they train. The free first session is the best way to find out where your athlete fits.

Sport coaches teach the sport: how to shoot, pass, hit, throw and tackle. We build what all of that runs on: speed, power, balance, strength and durability. The two work together, and most of our athletes train with us around their season.

Through testing, not age or time in the gym. Athletes complete their prescribed training volume to earn a test. The test determines their level and identifies their weak areas. Their earned level and the time of year then determine loading and exercise selection. Membership buys training access. Performance sets the level.

Coach Hanson sits down with you and your athlete to talk through sports, goals, injuries and schedule. Your athlete learns the warm-up, then takes a short test: bar jumps, plyo push-ups, standing broad jump, standing triple jump and an overhead squat. You leave knowing what's holding your athlete back and which program fits.

Athletic clothes, flat-soled shoes, a water bottle and something to eat after. If they have weightlifting shoes, bring them, but they don't need them to start.

Month to month, with no contract. Your payment date is set when you sign up, and there are no automatic withdrawals. If you're going away, ask about a hold.

Only with a signed media release, and declining it never affects your athlete's training. For athletes under 18 we use first name and last initial only, and we never publish an athlete's bodyweight.

Openly. Coaches don't message minor athletes one-on-one; a parent or guardian is included on messages to athletes under 18.

Yes. Talk to Coach. We have scholarships for high-achieving athletes and we work with families who need help with fees.