Newman Performance and Wellness

Good luck to this stud as he wrestles in the 2026 National Corncob Classic this Sunday in Des Moines! Another great session out of him this past Saturday. Kid works so dang hard!! He’s really getting the hang of the treadmill & I can see his confidence rising. LET’S GOOOOO!! You got this, bud! 💪🏼🫡

One of the easiest traps we can fall into is going through the motions, especially as athletes.

It’s our responsibility as parents and coaches to teach kids about the battles they’re going to face in life that can hold them back.

Not by making them feel bad.
Not by talking down to them.
But by humbling ourselves and coming down to their level.

“Hey man, I struggle with going through the motions too.”

Because the truth is, we all do.

But we have to hold ourselves to a higher standard.

When we’re going through the motions, we’re not improving. We’re not getting better. We’re simply checking a box.

The goal isn’t perfection. The goal is to bring maximal effort as consistently as possible.

That standard starts with us.

And when kids see us holding ourselves accountable to it, they learn that the battle isn’t about being perfect. It’s about refusing to settle for less than our best.

That lesson goes far beyond sports. It’s a lesson for life.

Warm welcome to Angel! She is a foreign exchange student from China. She’s a junior at Grandview Christian & plays basketball 🏀

This was a fun one last night as I’ve been working with her sister Ella for a few months & Angel got in on the action! Was a blast having them compete against each other, have some fun, & allow Ella to help me show her the ropes 🫡💪🏼 can’t wait to run it back!

Quote of the day: Ephesians 4:32 ❤️

“Be kind and compassionate to one another, forgiving each other, just as in Christ God forgave you.”

Forgiveness is hard, but we can never out-forgive God. While we were still sinners, Christ died for us (Romans 5:8). We’re called to lay our hurt at the feet of Jesus, release our right to repay, and walk in freedom instead of carrying bitterness and offense.

Forgive. Let go. Be transformed. 🙏🏼

One of the best things you can do for a young athlete? Teach them how to move and get strong before puberty hits.

Learning how to brace, stabilize, control their body, and move well early on helps build a strong nervous system and solid movement foundation.

Then, when puberty and those natural hormonal changes come along, they already have the skills and coordination to take advantage of that growth and continue getting stronger safely. 💪

Build the foundation early. The gains will come later. 🏋️‍♂️

Another week of building more well-rounded athletes. 💪⚡️

It’s not about being the strongest or the fastest. It’s about becoming a multi-faceted athlete who can move, adapt, and perform in any situation.

More tools. More versatility. Better athletes.

Hard work x consistency = results 👊

So proud of the strength this girl has built! Repping 130 lbs x10 on trap bar deadlift last night 🤯 This is the result of Bree training 2x/week all summer. This is the result of her showing up w/ the right attitude + working hard. Her confidence is also through the roof on her jumping & agility as well. Bright future ahead for this girl! So proud 😭👏🏼🫡