Athletics Archives

Van Wert football team photo coming out for game.

From Worst To First – Van Wert’s Triumphant Turnaround

Doug Curtin 02 Feb 2023

The Van Wert football team went from 0-10 to winning their first state championship. Check out the steps to Van Wert’s triumphant turnaround.

Owensboro students working out in physical education class.

Unified PE & Athletics – Owensboro’s S&C PE Classes

Doug Curtin 22 Dec 2022

Owensboro High School in Kentucky offers a strength and conditioning physical education class (S&C PE) for student-athletes. Check it out!

Quincy student uses technology on an ipad to access PLT4M.

Quincy’s Tech Powered PE Elective

Doug Curtin 21 Dec 2022

Quincy High School in Michigan has implemented a tech powered PE elective and is personalizing weightlifting because of it.

Students stretch in the gym at Milwaukee Lutheran.

School Spotlight: Milwaukee Lutheran High School

Doug Curtin 08 Jun 2022

Milwaukee Lutheran High School uses social media to spotlight the fantastic work of its students in the weight room in PE and Athletics.

Students workout in the Unity Christian weight room.

Athletes and Coaches Benefit From Unified Strength and Conditioning

Doug Curtin 11 Mar 2022

Unity Christian High School in Iowa has adopted PLT4M over the last 5 years and seen athletes and coaches benefit from unified strength and conditioning.

Randolph High School football won a state championship.

Off-Season Workouts Lead to a State Championship

Doug Curtin 29 Dec 2021

The Randolph Blue Devils won their first ever football state championship this season. The journey all started in the off-season.

State championship trophy next to football.

Winning A Football State Championship – The Ultimate Goal

Doug Curtin 02 Dec 2021

Cary Grove High School football successfully won a state championship this fall, capping off an undefeated season. Check out they train in the weight room!

Consistency Is The Key To High School Strength & Conditioning

Doug Curtin 11 Nov 2021

Estherville Lincoln Central knows that consistency in the weight room is they key to success. Check out how they make strength and conditioning a priority.

Fitness for All: Unifying PE and Athletics

Doug Curtin 28 Jun 2021

When schools look for places to invest that will impact all students, many turn to the fitness center. See how Horace Greeley High School made it happen!

Personalized Training In The Weight Room

Doug Curtin 18 May 2021

Andrew Shaw personalized the weight training experience for his students at Nashville Christian through individualized weights and real time feedback.

Gaining an Edge Through Strength and Conditioning

Doug Curtin 07 May 2021

Centerville High School athletics has had success over the years, but they turned to the weight room and their S&C program to keep the competitive edge.

School Collaboration Through Covid

Doug Curtin 21 Oct 2020

Cary Grove admins, teachers, and coaches demonstrate the power of collaboration when fostering training options for students & athletes through Covid.