Athlete Strength & Conditioning

Built on Data. Driven by Purpose. Proven in Competition.

Led by Coach Jay Hooten, former Head Football Strength Coach and Director of Sports Performance at Northwestern University, THE ARMORY in Columbus, Ohio delivers structured, high-level training supported by an experienced coaching staff, advanced technology, and purpose-built equipment.

We help athletes across all sports get bigger, stronger, faster, and more resilient while reducing injury risk and supporting safe, effective return to play.

Explore strength and conditioning at THE ARMORY, Columbus, Ohio

Join Anthony Schlegel, current Ohio State Football Strength Coach, as he shares what makes our Strength & Conditioning program different.

Programs Built for Every Stage of Development

Our training programs are designed to match the athlete’s stage of development, ensuring the right balance of fundamentals, intensity, and progression.

Young Athlete Strength & Conditioning
(Grades 4-7)

Focused on building a strong foundation, these sessions emphasize proper movement mechanics, coordination, and confidence in a structured but engaging environment.

Sessions are 45–50 minutes and designed to be both instructional and enjoyable, helping younger athletes develop the fundamentals they need to progress safely and effectively.

Select advanced 7th grade athletes may progress to the Athlete Strength & Conditioning program when appropriate.

Young Athlete Strength & Conditioning Pricing

Single Session - $25
5-pack - $120
10-pack - $230

Athlete Strength & Conditioning
(Grade 8 and above)

Designed for high school, collegiate, and professional athletes, this program delivers more advanced, structured training with increased intensity and performance focus.

Sessions are 75–90 minutes and incorporate:

Strength and power development
Speed and change of direction training
Sports science and performance tracking
Recovery and nutrition strategies

This program is built to maximize performance, reduce injury risk, and support athletes competing at a high level.

Athlete Strength & Conditioning Pricing

4-pack - $200
8-pack - $360
12-pack - $480
16-pack - $560

Bridging the Gap

Your Edge Starts Here.

ARMORY Strength & Conditioning Program serves the individual athlete by addressing needs that often go unmet in school-based strength and skills training.

No matter how strong a school’s training program may be, the demands of team practices and academic schedules often leave little time for individualized performance development. As a result, key physical qualities may be undertrained or overlooked.

We bridge that gap by working directly with school coaches and assessing each athlete’s unique needs. Our programming is tailored to develop the strength, speed, and resilience athletes need to thrive—both within and beyond their school environment.

Young female basketball team strength and conditioning at THE ARMORY in Columbus, Ohio.

Designed Differently

Driven by Data. Defined by Discipline.

ARMORY Strength & Conditioning isn’t a group fitness class — it’s a Division I level training system built on trust, accountability, and collaboration between parents, athletes, and coaches.

Every athlete begins with a comprehensive evaluation to identify their unique strengths, weaknesses, and performance goals. From middle school through the professional ranks, each program is customized and progressed to develop strength, speed, and resilience — helping every athlete reach their highest potential.

NordBord, Vald, sports science, strength coaching working with young athlete at THE ARMORY in Columbus, Ohio.

Intake Process

We begin with a full performance assessment using cutting-edge sports science tools like ForceDeck, ForceFrame, NordBord, DynaMo, and SmartSpeed. These technologies help us identify imbalances, assess strength and mobility, and establish a baseline. From there, we build a customized training plan designed to boost performance, enhance durability, and reduce injury risk—ensuring each athlete has the foundation needed to train safely, progress efficiently, and reach their full potential.

Speed training at THE ARMORY in Columbus, Ohio.

Training Focus

Our training targets the key components of athletic performance: strength, speed, power, agility, mobility, and endurance. We take an evidence-based approach that develops adaptable, well-rounded athletes. Whether in-season or off, our goal is to help each athlete train smarter, recover faster, and perform more consistently. This structure ensures they build not just physical capacity, but the resilience and efficiency needed to thrive in their sport long-term.

Strength Coach, ROTC at THE ARMORY in Columbus, Ohio.

T.E.A.C.H

Through T.E.A.C.H, we build the mindset, discipline, and character that make athletes better teammates, leaders, and competitors. It’s about developing the whole person—not just physical skills. Athletes learn to lead by example, stay focused under pressure, and bring their best to every challenge. These values extend far beyond sport, helping them create a lasting impact in their teams, schools, families, and communities.

ARMORY Sports Science

Measure, Optimize, Repeat

THE ARMORY applies the same technology used by Division I power programs, pro leagues, and the U.S. Olympic Team. Our integrated team of coaches, physicians, therapists, and dietitians turns those insights into personalized training, nutrition, and recovery plans that prevent injuries, maximize output, and unlock potential.

You can’t improve what you don’t measure. By tracking strength, speed, body composition, and movement quality, we remove guesswork and make every rep count. Each metric drives smarter training, fueling, and recovery.

How It Works