OPEN TRaINING
Strength training is offered throughout the year to all age groups and skill levels.
Training considers the whole person -- body, heart, soul, and mind -- in the context of challenging workouts in a supportive community. Participants learn what it means to live, train, and Compete Upside Down© according TO the word of God, BY the power of God, and FOR the glory of God.
Open Training is offered on a DONATION basis. We believe everyone should give something, but it is up to each participant to determine what they are willing and able to donate for the training.
YOUTH
JUMPSTART© Athletics for boys and girls ages 5-10 is offered in 6-week sessions at different times throughout the year. Foundational movements of sport are developed through agility, body awareness, jumping and plyometrics, core and coordination drills, and strength-based skills that lay a solid foundation for participation in any sport. Competitive games are included to apply the biblical principles of the Competing Upside Down© philosophy.
MIDDLE SCHOOL / HIGH SCHOOL
Training for middle school and high school athletes is conducted in 6-10 week sessions throughout the year to introduce and develop proper lifting movements in order to make gains in strength and to increase cardiovascular endurance. Participants will improve their athletic stability so that they can use these skills to produce strong, powerful, and efficient movements in all planes of motion.
ADULT
Cross Training for adult men and women takes place year-round with co-ed classes and women's classes in the morning. Participants can expect to challenge themselves while growing in strength and cardiovascular endurance. Whether you're in great shape or just starting your exercise journey, RS coaches provide challenging workouts appropriate for every level of physical condition.
Coaches
Director of Strength & Conditioning
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Pacific Lutheran University (Tacoma, WA) - BA in Music/Vocal Performance
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Captain of HS Track and Field team and also played soccer
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7 years coaching experience in Strength and Conditioning and 2 years coaching HS Soccer
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Current worship leader and former Worship Director at Gospel Life Church (Puyallup, WA)
JAKE MARCH
Strength Coach
MS/HS Strength/Cond
Adult Cross Training
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South Dakota School of Mines and Technology (SDSMT) - Industrial Engineering Degree
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4-yr NCAA DII Football player (SDSMT)
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2 years coaching experience Strength and Conditioning
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Serves as 5th/6th grade teacher in the Kids Ministry at Gospel Life Church (Puyallup, WA)
TAYLER MARCH
Strength Coach
MS/HS Strength/Cond
Adult Cross Training
Women's Cross Training
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University of South Dakota - BS in Kinesiology and Exercise Science
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NCAA DI Senior Captain and 4-yr starter iin Women's Soccer (USD)
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Led her HS soccer team to a Nebraska state championship
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2 years coaching experience in Strength and Conditioning
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Serves at Gospel Life Church (Puyallup, WA) in the Kids Ministry
TODD STONE
Strength Coach
Adult Cross Training
JILL MADISON
Strength Coach
Adult Cross Training
Women's Cross Training
Youth Athletics
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Western Washington Univ/Pacific Lutheran University (Tacoma, WA) - BA in Elementary Education
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Competed at NCAA DII Western Washington in Track and Field
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Led her HS Volleyball team to the state tournament (WA)
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2 years coaching experience in Strength and Conditioning
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Serves as a Deacon, Community Group Leader, and Kids Ministry Team Lead at Gospel Life Church (Puyallup, WA)
MARK BRAMMER
Strength Coach
Adult Cross Training
MS/HS Strength/Cond
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University of Washington, Tacoma - BA in Business Administration
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Completed Special Forces Assessment and Selection, Ranger Assessment and Selection, and Ranger School (U.S. Army)
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HS state qualifier in the 400m relay and 300m hurdles (WA)
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4 years coaching experience in Strength and Conditioning, Soccer, Cross Country, and Track and Field
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Serves on the Tech/Sound Team and is a volunteer lead on the Worship Team at Gospel Life Church (Puyallup, WA)
PAT BURKE
Strength Coach
Adult Cross Training
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Pacific Lutheran University (Tacoma, WA) - Bachelor of Business in Finance
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Played 4 years of NCAA DIII football at Pacific Lutheran
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Senior captain of college football team
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2 years Strength and Conditioning coaching experience
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Security Lead for Kids Ministry at Gospel Life Church (Puyallup, WA)