Clinton Strength

If you read my post about finding the goodness in loss or hard moments I said I would share this video. My husband Doug has been at the top of this sport. He has won a state title, a NCAA title, the US Open, World Team trials, placed 5th at the world, and was an Olympian. Through all that he has experienced his fair share of losses and getting through them. Our son participated in his first HS state tournament and although he came up short taking home 2nd, Doug did not have a lack of words to share with other parents who have or will go through it from his new perspective of a parent of a HS athlete. So much goodness packed into this. I challenge every parent to watch it, especially those with kids in some sort of even/sport that they compete in. Doug not only talks about validating your child's feelings because of the work it took to get there, but he speaks to the things he as an athlete experienced just now from the perspective of a parent of a High School kid. By far this is one of his best talks and knowing how his heart hurt for his kid, while probably tuning back into some of his own losses made this even more relatable. I know one thing- I'm lucky that our kids, both our own and the ones that will be joining us at UNI eventually have someone like him under the tunnel in these moments. Although my heart ached matside and I was probably 30 yards from my kid in one of his most vulnerable and defeating moments, I knew he didn't need me, he needed him. @schwabwrestling

We are about to be underway in the discus at Drake. Ajai is in Flight 1 starting at 8:30

Congrats to our March Lifters of the Month!

Couple Drake Relays blue standards hit at PV Spartan Invitational tonight: 110 hurdles: Makhi Wilson (PV), 14.79 Discus: Zach McMillian (North Scott), 179-9; Ajai Russell (Clinton), 166-11 #iahstrk

Congrats to our February Lifters of the Month!

Join us on April 8th! We look forward to seeing as many young future River Queens as possible! @Rise_Above_CHS @clinton_schools @Clinton_RKings @ClintonHerald

Some days you don't feel great in the weight room On those days drop the weight and hammer technique with lesser loads Real lifters understand the value of these days Turn a negative into a massive positive

Bring a sweatshirt, we’ll be warming up outside today!

There will be an informational softball meeting tomorrow (2/9) during Rise Above Time in the Health room. Any girls interested in going out for softball, please plan on attending. If you are unable to attend please talk to Coach Lakin. We will discuss off-season opportunities.

Congratulations @ajairussell20! Iowa Central is getting a great football player and an awesome young man! Excited to see what the future holds for you!

The 2023 boys track informational meeting will be Tuesday, Feb. 7th during RAT in the theater. ?’s, please see Coach Schnee, Coach Herrig, or Coach Griz.

Our kids lift weights in-season. Period. It’s the expectation. And yes, even on game days. And if you don’t like that or agree with it, this just isn’t the place for you to coach or be a part of our athletic programs. It’s not punishment. It’s research based development.

Now that I’m back on track, here are our December Athletes of the Month! Some incredible kids who did a fantastic job this month!

Congrats to our November Athletes of the Month! I know it’s a little bit late, but we’re still proud of all of their efforts this month!

Reminder that there is no strength training tomorrow morning, or during the school day due to the power being shut off in Yourd! Please report straight to the wrestling room area for class!

River King Swim store is open! Get your cool looking items soon before they are gone! adcraftwebstores.com/clintonriverki… @clinton_schools @Restore_Royalty @Rise_Above_CHS @CHSROYALARMY @ClintonStrength

I don't care what star you are. One of the best kids I've ever coached had 0 stars, but he had unbelievable character, work ethic, and a burning desire to compete. It's about playing for each other and attacking the process every day. Chris Klieman on accountability:

Class 5A all-staters from metro: Chloe Cline (PV), 1st team Halle Vice (PV), 1st team Siena Roethler (PV), 2nd team Izzy Van De Wiele (PV), HM Class 4A all-staters: Abbey Hayes (NS), 1st team Sydney Skarich (NS), HM Makayla Howard (Clin), HM #iahsvb

PREP VOLLEYBALL: A recap of this year's IGCA all-state volleyball selections. Four locals make the first team in their respective class and several others recognized. Complete teams attached. qctimes.com/sports/high-sc… #iahsvb