The first 30 coaches save $400
Registration Opens March 2
garage strength coaches summit
June 5-6 2026 • Kutztown, PA
Early Bird: $599
(Normally $999)
THE FIRST 30 COACHES SAVE $400
Registration Opens March 2
GARAGE STRENGTH COACHES SUMMIT
June 5-6 2026 • Kutztown, PA
Early Bird: $599 (Normally $999)
Fantastic experience being able to learn and collaborate with Dane, Garage Strength Coaches and Athletes!
James L
The Garage Strength Coaches Summit provided learning that is applicable for any coach at any level. Well worth the investment and trip from Nebraska!
Nick S
My experience at Garage Strength's Coaching Summit was a memorable one. Networking with coaches from different states was the best part for me.
Benito G
Fantastic experience being able to learn and collaborate with Dane, Garage Strength Coaches and Athletes!
James L
The Garage Strength Coaches Summit provided learning that is applicable for any coach at any level. Well worth the investment and trip from Nebraska!
Nick S
My experience at Garage Strength's Coaching Summit was a memorable one. Networking with coaches from different states was the best part for me.
Benito G
keynote speakers
DANE MILLER
Dane Miller is the founder of Garage Strength and an international-level strength coach. He has taken multiple athletes to the Olympic stage, developed NFL players from sixth grade through the pros, and produced over 800 All-State athletes, 200 All-Americans, and 40 World Team members. His work centers on long-term development, strong culture, and measurable performance.
Will Ratelle
Will is a former NFL linebacker and current Kinesiology Instructor at the University of North Dakota. After eight years as a strength and conditioning coach at UND, he transitioned into academia, where he now teaches while continuing to produce strength and sports performance content on Instagram and YouTube.
FEATURED speakers
DJ Shuttleworth
Head Trainer
t’Mond johnson
Performance Trainer
sam weeks
Throws Coach
Guest Speaker
To Be Announced
legend hayes
Performance Trainer
keynote speakers
DANE MILLER
Dane Miller is the founder of Garage Strength and an international-level strength coach. He has taken multiple athletes to the Olympic stage, developed NFL players from sixth grade through the pros, and produced over 800 All-State athletes, 200 All-Americans, and 40 World Team members. His work centers on long-term development, strong culture, and measurable performance.
Will Ratelle
Will is a former NFL linebacker and current Kinesiology Instructor at the University of North Dakota. After eight years as a strength and conditioning coach at UND, he transitioned into academia, where he now teaches while continuing to produce strength and sports performance content on Instagram and YouTube.
FEATURED speakers
DJ Shuttleworth
Head Trainer
legend hayes
Performance Trainer
Guest Speaker
To Be Announced
sam weeks
Throws Coach
t’Mond johnson
Performance Trainer
Building Culture & Motivation
How to create an environment that consistently motivates athletes
Establishing clear standards and accountability within your gym
Coaching different personalities while maintaining intensity and focus
Managing large group settings without losing energy or structure
Hands-On Coaching
Observe and break down real training sessions in a live gym environment
Learn practical weightlifting progressions you can implement immediately
Understand key biomechanical principles behind the primary lifts
Be coached through a structured training session yourself
Long-Term Programming
Designing a yearly plan from youth development through elite performance
Structuring progressions for speed and strength across levels
Integrating periodization to optimize training throughout the year
Using practical assessments to inform programming decisions
Building Culture & Motivation
How to create an environment that consistently motivates athletes
Establishing clear standards and accountability within your gym
Coaching different personalities while maintaining intensity and focus
Managing large group settings without losing energy or structure
Hands-On Coaching
Observe and break down real training sessions in a live gym environment
Learn practical weightlifting progressions you can implement immediately
Understand key biomechanical principles behind the primary lifts
Be coached through a structured training session yourself
Long-Term Programming
Designing a yearly plan from youth development through elite performance
Structuring progressions for speed and strength across levels
Integrating periodization to optimize training throughout the year
Using practical assessments to inform programming decisions
SCHEDULE
FRIDAY
At the Garage Strength Gym
2:30 – Check-In
3:30 – Open Lift & Discussion
• Weightlifting Track
• Bodybuilding Track
5:00 – Dinner
5:30 – Dane: Culture & Standards
6:30 – Kristof Presentation
7:30 – End
SATURDAY
At Kutztown University
8:30 – Arrival & Coffee
9:00 – Yearly Planning
10:15 – Speed Development (Youth → Elite)
11:30 – Strength Development Across Levels
12:30 – Lunch
1:00 – Peak Strength Demonstration
1:30 – Will Ratelle Presentation
3:00 – Live Training Session
5:00 – Dinner
5:30 – Coach Panel
6:30 – End
who should attend
Any coach who wants to improve strength, culture, and performance with athletes
- Strength and conditioning coaches
- Sport specific coaches
- Personal trainers
- Gym owners