Michigan Strongman:
The next Generation
Strength is never a weakness,
and that includes our kids
Welcome to DMG StrongKids! dmgsk empowers kids aged 4-17 through weekly strongman-inspired workouts that Build strength, coordination, and confidence in a supportive volunteer-led environment. Join us and unleash your child's potential today!
DMGSK is run as several individual, multi-week sessions throughout the year. The sessions will include several weeks of training and culminate with an in-class exhibition the last week. OUR SPRING SESSIONS TYPICALLY LEAD INTO AN ANNUAL DMGSK KIDS STRONGMAN COMPETITION - MI STRONGMAN: THE NEXT GENERATION! WATCH FOR MORE INFORMATION COMING SOON FOR OUR 2025 COMPETITION!
SPRING 2025 SESSIONS
WE ARE THRILLED TO ANNOUNCE THE RETURN OF DMGSK FOR KIDS AGES 4-8!
CLICK BELOW TO REGISTER FOR EACH SESSION:
AGES 4-8 - Saturdays 10-11AM, APRIL 12-MAY 24*
AGES 9-17 - WEDNESDAYS 6-7PM, APRIL 16-MAY 28
*NO CLASS ON APRIL 19
Meet the coaches
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Meet the coaches •
SHARON KALIL
SHARON IS OUR NEW COACH FOR THE DMGSK 4-8 CLASS!
YOU MAY RECOGNIZE SHARON AS AN ASSISTANT COACH FOR DMGSK OVER THE YEARS, AND SHE’S NOW GRACOUSLY CHOSEN TO STEP UP AND BECOME LEAD COACH FOR THE DMGSK 4-8 CLASS!
“I LOVE SEEING CHILDREN LEARN NEW SKILLS, GAIN INDEPENDENCE, AND FIND A SENSE OF BELONGING WITHIN A COMMUNITY”, SHARON SAYS OF HER EXPERIENCE WITH DMGSK.
SHARON HAS VAST EXPERIENCE WORKING WITH KIDS IN MANY CAPACITIES AND IS CURRENTLY Clinical Director & BEHAVIOR ANALYST at Gateway Pediatric Therapy, LLC.
Sharon HAS BEEN A DMG MEMBER FOR SIX YEARS(!) AND IS A COMPETITIVE STRENGTH ATHLETE, COMPETING IN BOTH POWERLIFTING AND STRONGMAN FOR THE PAST FIVE YEARS.
SHARON IS (AND WE ARE ALL) THRILLED to BRING BACK OUR 4-8 CLASS, AND TO welcome your kids to our next DMG StrongKids!
José Montano
José Montano is the OG of our kids class; he’s been coaching the class since early 2021. Our kids love José and the feeling is mutual.
“I love watching these kids get stronger every week, more confident and want to do more every time they’re here.” José believes that while the kids are getting stronger and learning the technical skills of the different strongman events, they’re also learning about sportsmanship, setting goals, meeting challenges, and teamwork. “One of my favorite moments in class was overhearing one of the girls giving her friend lifting cues while deadlifting. It showed me how well she’s learned and is willing to help everyone else.”
José can’t wait to welcome your kids to our next DMG StrongKids session for ages 9-17!
ALICE GARVIN
Alice Garvin has been coaching with José in both the Strongkids class and the Brighton High School Powerlifting team for over two years. She loves working with young athletes and introducing them to the physical and mental benefits of strength sports.
“Working with kids of all ages and seeing their confidence skyrocket over the 5-7 weeks of class is such a cool experience. Not only are they learning how to lift properly and safely in a new (and sometimes intimidating) environment, but they’re learning how to work with other people, how to push themselves to an appropriate limit, and trying new things that sometimes push the comfort zone. Every week these kids get better and better, and it’s amazing seeing the returners become leaders and seeing the newer athletes develop their skills over time.”
THANK YOU, ALICE, FOR ALL YOU DO FOR DMGSK!
