Siouxland Strength

06/18/2026

I want to take a moment to thank everyone who voted for me. Truth be told I had no idea I was even nominated until I was informed I was a finalist. So I guess I dropped the ball on promoting that.

It is still an honor that you guys took time out of your day to vote for me and maybe in the future I'll try harder to actually win.

Probably just spam everyone's socials with daily pleas to vote for us next year so look forward to that!

06/17/2026

YOUR BACK PAIN ISN'T A LIFE SENTENCE.

A bad back shouldn't automatically put you on the sidelines.

You don't have to stop training. You have to train smarter.

There are countless ways to build strength, muscle, and resilience without constantly aggravating your symptoms. We can adjust exercises, ranges of motion, loading strategies, and positions to keep you moving and progressing.

In many cases, avoiding movement entirely is what keeps people stuck.

The goal isn't to make your back fragile. The goal is to make it more capable.

A stronger back, stronger hips, stronger core, and a body that trusts itself again often leads to less pain, more confidence, and a better quality of life.

Pain doesn't always mean damage. And having back pain doesn't mean you're broken.

The answer usually isn't doing less forever.

It's finding what you can do, doing it consistently, and gradually building your capacity back up.

You don't need a perfect back to train. You need a plan that meets you where you are and helps you get stronger from there.

06/16/2026

We require athletes to wear school gear.

We don't allow hoodies during training.

We expect athletes to be 10 minutes early.

We put every rack, bar, and plate back exactly where it belongs.

On the surface, these rules seem small. Maybe even dumb.

After all, what difference does a hoodie make? Why does it matter if you're 3 minutes late? Why can't you just leave the weights wherever?

Because success is built on standards, not motivation.

The athlete who takes pride in the little things is usually the same athlete who takes pride in their effort, their technique, their preparation, and their attitude.

These standards aren't about making life harder. They're about teaching discipline, accountability, attention to detail, and respect for the team.

Anyone can work hard when they feel like it. The best athletes do things the right way even when they don't see the point.

Because eventually, the little things aren't little things anymore.

They become habits.

And habits become results.

06/15/2026

06/13/2026

These are the types of messages coaches live for. It's why we do what we do. Seeing athletes bust their butt on the field and in the weight room and seeing the results during the games.

Maya has been through a ton. I always joke we should bubble wrap her when she isn't playing because she has had so many random injuries to go along with wear and tear that comes from playing so many sports.

Needless to say, we have had to modify her workouts on a regular basis. However, she never stopped showing up. No injury kept her out. She didn't get discouraged. She just adjusted and kept working.

I always tell our baseball and softball players I am as far from a purist as there is. I love home runs and pitchers throwing heat. I don't totally understand the nuances of the game. So I always ask Maya three questions after a game. "How did it go?" "How did you play?" "Did you hit a dinger?"

This season every time I asked that last question she'd say no but I'm getting closer. She promised she'd get one by the end of the year.

Last night she got one. Is it a state title? No. Do other players hit them to and maybe hit more? Sure. But seeing an athlete set a goal, working like crazy towards it, and then achieving it makes me and any coach smile. More than a PR on the deadlift, more than a new high in the vertical, more than anything she could do in the gym.

Great job Maya. I am incredibly proud of you and thanks for making my night with that dinger.

06/12/2026

Everyone is looking for the secret.

There isn't one.

Run Fast.
Jump High.
Lift Heavy.

Then do it again and again and again.

06/10/2026

A family affair. We trained the older brothers, and now we get to help these young athletes build their own foundation.

06/09/2026

may be officially an adult and a washed meathead but he isn't letting that slow him down. He ran the fastest 10 Fly recorded at the gym and hit the highest MPH in the gym's history.

He also hit a 31 inch vertical which was 3 inches more than just two months ago. Oh and he hit a PR on the bench hitting 235 for 3.

Did I mention he's also actively gaining weight and tipping the scales at more than ever before?

To recap, he's bigger, faster, stronger, and more explosive. That's the dream.

To my youth athletes, Marcus did this by not missing sessions, taking his nutrition seriously, pushing himself in the weight room, and doing all the other little things that athletes who want to succeed at the next level need to take seriously.

It doesn't happen by accident.