On this episode of the Tully Legends podcast, presented by Tully, we sit down with Mike Oziomek, Director of Strength & Conditioning at Cuyahoga Falls HS (OH). We explore his journey transforming a neglected weight room into a state-of-the-art, 4,500-square-foot training facility that now serves over 600 student-athletes. Mike shares proven tactics for building buy-in from coaches, athletes, parents, and administrators while creating a fun, competitive, and analytics-based culture that engages everyone, including female athletes. From competition and live feedback to relationship-building and securing school resources, this conversation delivers useful advice for any high school coach looking to build a sustainable strength program and create a winning culture from the ground up.

Chapters

Introduction and Mike Oziomek’s background in high school strength training
Program growth from 33 to over 600 athletes and building scalable systems
Overcoming common barriers in high school strength programs
Strategies for gaining coach and athlete buy-in through relationships and energy
Engaging female athletes with gamification, data, and inclusive methods
Using live data and competition to motivate athletes Collaborating with sport coaches for shared goals and support
Parent engagement, transparency, and building community trust
Securing administrative buy-in and expanding to a new training facility
Practical advice for starting or growing a high school strength program
Upcoming clinics, resources, and recommendations for professional growth

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Keith Grabowski: @CoachKGrabowski

Mike Oziomek: @Falls_Strength

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