ARMORY Strength & Conditioning

Middle school athletes getting faster and stronger and building confidence at THE ARMORY in Columbus, Ohio.

What is ARMORY Strength & Conditioning?

ARMORY Strength & Conditioning is an elite program based in Columbus, Ohio, dedicated to improving injury resilience, maximizing genetic potential, and fostering character development.

We design tailored training programs based on each athlete’s individual assessment, injury history, and competitive schedule. Our program emphasizes strength, power, speed, change of direction, and corrective work, while utilizing the latest sports science technology to identify weaknesses and validate improvements.

Bridging the Gap

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

No matter how strong the training at their school may be, the combination of sport practices and the primary goals of a school’s strength program often leaves insufficient time to train optimally within a busy scholastic schedule.

We bridge this gap by communicating with school coaches and assessing each athlete’s unique needs. This ensures their program is tailored to develop the physical qualities that may be overlooked or undertrained due to the time constraints of school-based training.

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

Designed Differently

ARMORY Strength & Conditioning is a Division 1–level, professional strength and conditioning program—not a group fitness class or casual drop-in training service. ASC is built on developing strong parent–athlete–coach relationships while delivering individualized programming within a supportive group environment.

Each athlete is individually evaluated and assessed to ensure the best approach for their development and success. Training plans are customized and progressed for athletes ranging from 6th grade through the professional level.

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Improve Injury Resilience

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Maximize Genetic Potential

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Character Development

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

Intake Process

We assess strength, range of motion, and asymmetries using cutting-edge Sports Science technology, including ForceDeck, ForceFrame, NordBord, DynaMo, and SmartSpeed. These advanced tools provide precise data that help us identify imbalances, monitor progress, and create personalized training plans to improve performance and reduce injury risk.

Speed training at THE ARMORY in Columbus, Ohio.

Training Focus

We focus on key aspects vital to maximizing athletic performance, including strength, power, speed, agility, endurance, mobility, and injury prevention. Our evidence-based approach ensures athletes train efficiently and safely for their sport.

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

T.E.A.C.H

We focus on the key fundamentals needed to become a better teammate, competitor, and overall person. Through T.E.A.C.H., athletes develop the mindset, discipline, and character traits that elevate both their performance and their impact on those around them.

ARMORY Sports Science

Sports Science

At THE ARMORY in Columbus, Ohio, we use the same cutting-edge technology trusted by Power 4 Division I colleges, the NFL, NBA, NHL, MLB, and the U.S. Olympic Team.

Our integrated team of strength and conditioning coaches, skills coaches, physicians, physical therapists, and registered dietitians leverages these tools to deliver personalized training, nutrition, and recovery programs. This comprehensive approach helps athletes prevent injuries, maximize performance, and achieve their full potential.

ForceDeck

Analyze power, landing mechanics, and asymmetries

ForceFrame

Comprehensive strength testing system

NordBord

Targeted hamstring testing and injury prevention

DynaMo

Precise range of motion assessment

Speed Timers

Advanced timing gate system for accurate speed measurement

Velocity Based Training

Measures barbell velocity for optimal strength training

Meet our Coaches

Jay Hooten

Jay Hooten is an accomplished strength and conditioning coach with extensive experience developing high-level collegiate athletes.
Jay spent 12 years as the Director of Football Performance at Northwestern University, where he oversaw all aspects of strength, speed, and conditioning for the football program. During his tenure, he developed 30 NFL draft picks (including 3 first-rounders), led the program to 8 bowl games, and helped Northwestern become Big Ten West Champions twice. His leadership was marked by evidence-based programming, athlete wellness, and individualized development plans that maximized each player’s potential on and off the field.
Prior to Northwestern, Jay spent six years at Ohio State University assisting with strength and conditioning for the Buckeyes football program—including contributing during their 2002 BCS National Championship season. His time at Ohio State provided invaluable experience working with elite athletes and championship-level expectations, laying the foundation for his success as a performance leader.
Jay holds a Bachelor’s degree in Health and Sport Science from Capital University and is a Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist (CSCS). He is dedicated to applying proven, data-driven methods to help athletes achieve their best while fostering a culture of accountability, teamwork, and resilience.

Trinity Isom

Trinity was a standout student-athlete on the women's soccer team at Tiffin University, earning a Bachelor’s in Exercise Science. A graduate of Licking Heights High School (Blacklick, OH), she was a multi-year First Team All-LCL selection and served as team captain from sophomore through senior year, showcasing strong leadership qualities.

She went on to earn a Master’s in Sports Coaching from Ohio State University, further refining her expertise in athlete development .

In 2021, Trinity joined the University of Pittsburgh as an Olympic Sports Strength & Conditioning intern, where she supported high-performance athletes in training and recovery protocols. She later returned to Ohio State as a strength & conditioning coach intern from 2023–2024, working with elite collegiate athletes .

In 2024, Trinity broadened her coaching repertoire as Head Coach for the Boys & Girls U11/U12 Academy at Colorado United Soccer Club, leading youth development programs with a technical and tactical focus.

We’re thrilled to welcome Trinity back to Columbus—her strong background as an athlete, coach, and leader will be a tremendous asset to our team and athletes.

Weight Room, Strength and Conditioning, Armory Sports Performance at THE ARMORY in Columbus, Ohio.

ARMORY Strength & Conditioning Pricing

You may purchase Strength & Conditioning Sessions on THE ARMORY app or by clicking on the buttons above.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Everything in this program is predicated upon what the athlete needs. Junior Alpha training sessions can range from 60-90 minutes. Alpha training sessions can range from 75-105 minutes. We are not dependent upon a set time but ensuring that the necessary work is completed to maximize the athletes we are training.

We have the parents of our athletes contact Coach Jay Hooten (hoot@wearethearmory.com) directly so we can begin developing the relationship between athlete, coach, and parent, that is critical to the success of our program. As is customary in Division 1 and professional athletics, each athlete's program is specifically tailored to their needs and performed in a group setting. It is imperative that athletes and parents are committed to being highly consistent in their attendance, as success in strength training and speed development are products of consistency. Consistent work works.

THE ARMORY Sports Performance Program serves the athlete by addressing the needs that are not covered in the strength and conditioning training experienced at their school. Regardless of the quality of training an athlete receives at their school, between the time spent practicing their sport and completing the main initiatives of the school’s strength program, there simply is not enough time to train optimally given the parameters and demands of scholastic scheduling. Due to this dynamic, we bridge the gap by communicating with school coaches so that we can ensure each athlete’s program is tailored to their needs by assessing the areas of physical development that are not covered due to the aforementioned time constraints of scholastic training.

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ARMORY Strength & Conditioning

What is ARMORY Strength & Conditioning?

Bridging the Gap