Mighty Oak Athletic October Athletes of the Month - Made Possible by lululemon Oak Brook

Written By Coach Mike Ockrim

We are thrilled to introduce our October Athletes of the Month, Vinnie and Josslyn, proudly supported by lululemon Oak Brook.

Each will receive a $300 gift card to lululemon Oak Brook in recognition of their dedication and hard work.

Vinnie Mistretta

• Age: 13

• Sports: Cross Country, Wrestling, Volleyball, Flag Football

• School: Westview Hills MS

• Training: Trains at Mighty Oak 3 days a week alongside sport practices

• Favorite Athlete: Christian McCaffrey for his perseverance through injuries

Josslyn Farrare

• Age: 16

• Sport: Soccer

• Hometown and Club: Burr Ridge, Chicago Inter Soccer Club (ECNL 08 team)

• Experience: Playing soccer for 8 years

• Pre-game Ritual: Egg and cheese burrito, plus Bruno Mars or Kanye West for motivation

Please join us in celebrating their achievements and contributions to our gym community!

Coach Mike Ockrim

Meet the Mighty Oak

Coach Mike Ockrim is a Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist (CSCS), USA Weightlifting Level 1 Coach, MovNat Level 1 Coach, and founder of Mighty Oak Athletic, a youth strength and conditioning facility in Westmont, Illinois, serving student athletes and families across DuPage County and the western Chicago suburbs.

His “Be strong to be useful” philosophy and Death Resistant framework — Recovery, Movement, and Nutrition — anchor MOA’s programs and his work as a keynote speaker for schools, athletic departments, and community organizations.

Michael has more than 30 years of training experience, has been a group fitness instructor at Life Time Athletic for over 8 years, and is a second-degree black belt in USA Taekwondo. He is also the founder of Sunday Funday Sports, a youth sports nonprofit, and is pursuing a culinary degree at College of DuPage to sharpen his expertise in performance nutrition for young athletes.

Michael is the author of three books, all available on Amazon:

Death Resistant: A Common Sense Guide to Live Long and Drop Dead Healthy — https://www.amazon.com/dp/B09KBJXCQH

13 Pounds in 30 Days

Mighty Oak Athletic Nutrition — https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0DFTDM4K4

To book Coach Mike for a speaking engagement or learn about MOA’s youth strength and conditioning programs, email strength@mightyoakathletic.com or CLICK HERE.

Disclaimer: This content is for general informational and educational purposes only and is not a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always consult your physician or qualified health provider with questions about a medical condition, nutrition plan, or fitness program.

http://www.MichaelOckrim.com
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