STRENGTH SCHOOL

What is Strength School?

Strength School is a course designed to teach weightlifting techniques and provide athletes with the knowledge and skills needed to safely and effectively perform various lifts. This includes education on weight room etiquette and equipment as well as the biomechanics of weightlifting movements, such as squats, deadlifts, and Olympic lifts to maximize strength and power while minimizing the risk of injury. Additionally, it emphasizes personalized coaching and feedback to ensure that the athletes progress and are confident and comfortable walking into their weight room.

The Commitment

Strength School is a 5-day combination course lasting 75 minutes per day. We utilize seminar but primarily focus on live demonstration. We believe the best way to learn is to have each athlete perform each movement with an expert coach providing real time feedback.

Who Qualifies?

Strength School is primarily designed for two different groups of athletes:

• Grades 4-6:

  • This group will focus on mastering the fundamentals of bodyweight movements, the correct use of smaller equipment (such as dumbbells, medicine balls, and resistance bands), and practicing proper weight room etiquette and safety.

• Grades 7-8:

  • Along with developing movement skills, techniques, and weight room etiquette, this group will be introduced to more advanced barbell techniques to help prepare them for the demands of high school sports.

*We also accept current high school athletes who feel they can benefit from additional technique training.

The Coach

Coach Chris is former collegiate football and track & field student-athlete for Cal Poly San Luis Obispo, White went on to play in the Canadian Football League and on several Arena Football teams. Following his playing career, White spent time working with Dr. Marcus Elliott, one of the leading doctors in sports performance today. While working with Dr. Elliott at his training facility, P3, White assisted in training professional athletes in the MLB, AVP, NBA, and NFL.

White served as a full-time strength and conditioning coach at Cal Poly, with his most recent position at LSU. During his time at LSU, Coach Chris had the opportunity to work with some of the world's top collegiate and professional athletes, spanning leagues such as the WNBA, NBA, AVP, NFL, professional indoor volleyball, and track and field.

White earned a Master of Science degree in kinesiology and is currently working on his PhD in Exercise Physiology. White is a certified USA Weightlifting (USAW) Level II Instructor, a Senior Russian Kettlebell Challenge (RKC) instructor, a Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist (CSCS) and Strength and Conditioning Certified Coach(SCCC).