September Athletes of the Month

We are excited to introduce our Mighty Oak Athletic September Athletes of the Month, Camryn and Cameron, who will each receive a $300 gift card from our community partner, lululemon Oak Brook.

These athletes have demonstrated exceptional consistency in training, dedication to their sports, and commitment to academics. They've also gone above and beyond to support others in the gym, fostering the warm and positive environment we cherish at Mighty Oak Athletic.

Camryn

- Age: 16

- Sports: Swimming and Water Polo

- Hometown and School: Darien, IL; Hinsdale South High School; Rise Aquatic Club

- Experience: Swimming for 10 years; Water Polo for 1 year

- Goals:

Short-term: Focus on dropping time in races, improving turns, and enhancing strength and endurance at Mighty Oak.

Long-term: Achieve a State Cut Time, swim in college, and eventually teach and coach swimming.

- Fun Facts:

- Enjoys hanging out with friends.

- Favorite athlete: Michael Jordan.

- Pre-race ritual: Jumps up and down four times before each race.

Cameron

- Age: 15

- Sport: Baseball

- Hometown and School: Darien, IL; Hinsdale South High School; currently playing Westmont Fall Ball

- Experience: Playing baseball for 8 years

- Goals:

Short-term: Play more baseball and improve his skills.

Long-term: Aspire to play at higher levels.

- Fun Facts:

- Favorite athlete: Patrick Wisdom of the Chicago Cubs because he hits bombs—a player he aims to emulate.

We are proud of their accomplishments and grateful for the positive impact they've made on our community.

Keep up the fantastic work!

Michael Ockrim

Meet the Mighty Oak

Michael Ockrim is a strength and conditioning coach and the founder of Mighty Oak Athletic in suburban Chicago, where he trains student athletes and families to build lifelong habits around movement, recovery, and nutrition.

He has more than 30 years of personal training experience and is a second-degree black belt in USA Taekwondo. Michael also serves as a group fitness instructor at Life Time Athletic and is pursuing a culinary degree at College of DuPage to deepen his understanding of performance nutrition.

He is the author of Death Resistant: A Common Sense Guide to Live Long and Drop Dead Healthy, which explores practical strategies for longevity through strength, mobility, and lifestyle consistency.

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