Purpose

Our purpose is to provide a training environment where athletes can develop into the finest athletes possible. Each of our workouts is specifically designed to train strength, speed and power. Athletes following the program have consistently and repeatedly seen gains in their lifting maxes and speed.

We expect every RHS Football Player not out for a sport that particular season to be in the RHS Speed & Strength Program.  The RHS Speed & Strength Program was developed to train high school football players.  Although  fitness centers have a purpose, they lack the coaching or specific training provided at the RHS Speed & Strength Program. The program provides additional benefits that have proven to benefit the RHS Football Team.  It allows players to work and train with teammates,  develop camaraderie, promotes competition and creates a committed relationship to the team. This bond inevitably pays dividends later in athletic competition. 

Athlete Expectations

All RHS students are welcome in the weight room with the following conditions:

• All athletes must follow weight room rules at all times.

• Athletes must follow a written weight program.

• Speed & Strength Program, Strength Class Program or another program subject to Coach approval.

• Follow correct technique as prescribed by coaches/teachers.

• Athletic Clothing - Tennis Shoes must be worn at all times.

• No Food or drink allowed in the weight room. Use the drinking fountain.

• Clean bars, put away weights when done. Clean up your area.
  
  *The weight room is a place to workout. Loiterers will be asked to leave.

RHS Speed & Strength Lettering Criteria 

•  All RHS students are eligible to earn a Speed & Strength Letter.

• Athletes must have 90% attendance during the Winter, Spring or Summer Speed & Strength seasons to earn a letter. (Athletes can earn letters in multiple seasons.)

• 100% Attendance = 4/5 days during each full week of school and everyday of a shortened school week during that sport season.

• Athletes must participate in the Winter (Mississippi 8) or Spring (ISD #728) lifting competition to be eligible to earn a letter during those seasons.

• Athletes enrolled in a Physical Education Strength Class are eligible to letter, but cannot count their class participation towards lettering attendance. These athletes can use their strength class lifting program and complete unfinished lifts after school to earn their attendance for that day.

• Athletes hoping to letter are responsible for checking out daily with a Speed & Strength Coach to earn credit for their attendance.

• Athletes must follow weight room rules to earn credit for each given day, specifically they must participate in the warm-up and follow a written weight lifting program.

• Any lettering situation or criteria not covered will be left to the discretion of the Speed & Strength Coaching Staff.

Attendance is updated and posted weekly, lifters should check it regularly to help correct any discrepancies immediately. If a lifter feels they have earned a Speed & Strength Letter and did not receive one, please talk to Coach LaPointe or Coach Franz. 

Yearly Overview of each Season

Summer Speed & Strength Program:

• Who - For athletes entering grades 9-12 the following year at RHS.

• When - RHS Monday-Thursday mornings from 8-10:30am.

• Dates - 2011 Class begins Monday June 13, ends Thursday August 4

• Athletes must register, to sign-up Click Here.

Summer Speed & Strength Introduction Class:

• Who - Athletes entering grades 7-8 the following year at RMS.

• When - RHS Monday-Thursday mornings from 10:30am-12pm.

• Dates -2011 Class begins Monday June 13, ends Thursday July 21.

• Athletes must register, to sign-up Click Here

Fall Speed & Strength:

• There is no Fall Speed & Strength, the weight room will be closed after school.

Winter After School Speed & Strength:

• Who - Athletes entering grades 9-12 the following year at RHS. 8^th Graders who attend RMS.

• When - RHS Monday-Friday from 2:15-4:00pm.

• Dates - Winter 2011 season begins Monday November 28.

• Cost is FREE, simply show-up with workout clothes and talk with a strength coach. 

Spring After School Speed & Strength:

• Who - Athletes entering grades 9-12 the following year at RHS. 8^th Graders who attend  RMS.

• When - RHS Monday-Friday from 2:15-4:00pm.

• Dates - Spring 2011 season begins Monday March 14.

• Cost is FREE, simply show-up with workout clothes and talk with a strength coach.