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.
fall 2024 SESSION
WEDNESDAYS, september 25-november 6
REGISTER HERE FOR DMGSK FOR KIDS 9-17 @ 6-7PM
please note that the 4-8 class is taking a break for the fall.
watch our social media to find out when we’ll return!
Meet the coaches
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Meet the coaches •
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!
bernadette jones
bernadette jones has been volunteering with dmgsk since 2021 and we’re thrilled that she’s stepped up to lead our youngest athletes!
bernadette utilizes her experience as a volunteer, competitive powerlifter, and mom, to help our 4-8 year olds learn and refine their physical and mental skills through combining play-based activities with age-appropriate strength activities, always with an emphasis on staying safe in a gym environment.
“I love helping kids feel comfortable in the gym. My goal is to cultivate a love for the gym at an early age so it can be an outlet for them when they are older, and not an intimidating place.”
bernadette has a fun and exciting program planned for our dmgsk 4-8 year olds, and she'd love to have your child join our next session!
ALICE GARVIN
Alice Garvin has been coaching with José in both the Strongkids class and the Brighton High School Powerlifting team for about two years now. 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.”
ALICE IS COACHING THE AGES 4-8 SUMMER SESSION AND WILL CONTINUE TO WORK WITH José DURING THE SCHOOL YEAR. ALICE ALSO HAS SOME GREAT IDEAS FOR FUTURE YOUTH PROGRAMS, SO WE JUST MAY BE SEEING MORE OF HER AT DMG VERY SOON :)
