Youth Strength & Agility Programs
Youth Strength Training Westmont, IL — Ages 6–18
Mighty Oak Athletic runs youth strength and agility programs for kids and student athletes across DuPage County.
Every program is coached by a Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist.
Every session is barbells, kettlebells, and bodyweight work.
Every kid earns their way through our nine-level system.
No apps. No screens.
Above you'll find our full program lineup — from the core Youth Strength and Agility Program to Summer Camps, Team Training, family tiers, homeschool, and more.
New to MOA? Start with a free training session.
How We Train at MOA
Every MOA session hits three things: a barbell, a kettlebell, and the kid's own bodyweight. Not as a warm-up. Not as a finisher. As the actual workout.
Barbell: Squat, deadlift, bench press, snatch, clean & jerk, overhead press, and rows. These lifts build the foundation every athlete needs — and every non-athlete deserves. We teach them the way they should be taught: with coaching, and with weight that matches the kid, not the coach's ego.
Kettlebell: Goblet squats, swings, presses, carries, and get-ups. Kettlebells fill in the gaps barbells leave — unilateral work, rotational strength, and the kind of athletic conditioning that shows up on a field or court.
Bodyweight: Chin-ups, push-ups, air squats, glute bridges, flutter kicks, and box jumps. The stuff that builds a kid who can move their own body through space.
No machines pretending to be training. No circuits that look like a Tik Tok workout video. Just the movements that build true strength, athleticism, and confidence.
Not Sure Which Program Is Right for Your Kiddo?
Here's the short version…
New to MOA and just want to see the place?
Book a free training session. Your kiddo gets a 60-minute coached session, a training shirt to keep whether you sign up or not, and a parent debrief at the end.
Ready to start training consistently?
The Youth Strength & Agility Program is our flagship. Month-to-month, ages 6–18, unlimited sessions per week. Cancel anytime.
Multiple kids or want to train alongside yours?
Our family tiers cover 2, 3, or 4 family members at a discount. Parent Add-On available.
Summer only?
The Summer Strength & Agility Camp runs through the summer season with dedicated school-specific sessions for Hinsdale Central, Hinsdale South, Downers Grove North, Downers Grove South, Benet, Montini, and Westmont.
Homeschool family?
The Homeschool Fitness Class runs during weekday hours for homeschool kids across DuPage County.
Whole team?
Schools, club teams, and travel organizations can book team training at MOA or at your own facility. See our Custom Team Training page or reach out directly at Coach@MightyOakAthletic.com.
Heading to a military academy or ROTC program?
We run dedicated prep for the USMC Candidate, Army H2F, ROTC PFA, and Military Academy CFA.
Frequently Asked Questions
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We train kids and student athletes ages 6 through 18. Every program is led by a Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist (CSCS) and built for developing bodies.
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The flagship Youth Strength & Agility Program is $199/month for unlimited sessions.
Family tiers start at $299/month for two members.
Six-week and twelve-week team training programs start at $60.
There are no contracts and no enrollment fees - cancel anytime.
Your first session is always free.
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Monday through Friday, 3:30 PM to 7:30 PM.
Saturday 9:30 AM to 2:30 PM.
Closed Sunday.
SUMMER HOURS
Monday, Wednesday, Friday, 3:30 PM to 7:30 PM.
Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday 9:30 AM to 2:30 PM.
Closed Sunday.
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Unlimited. The flagship membership covers as many sessions per week as your kid wants. Most train 2-3 days per week. Some train 5.
What does my kid need to bring?
Athletic clothes and a water bottle. We provide everything else.
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Hockey, baseball, softball, football, flag football, soccer, basketball, volleyball, lacrosse, wrestling, dance, gymnastics, cheer, and track.
Mighty Oak Athletic is also the official strength and conditioning coach for DuPage Stars Hockey and multiple Hinsdale South High School athletic teams, as well as numerous youth programs like Westmont Express Baseball.
Whatever your kid plays, the foundation is the same — strong, fast, durable kids perform better.
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Yes. About half the kids who train at MOA don't play on a team. They come because they want a place to move, get strong, make friends, and put the phone down. Every kid is welcome, sport or no sport.
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When coached properly, youth strength training is one of the safest and most beneficial forms of physical activity available to kids. The National Strength and Conditioning Association (NSCA) and American Academy of Pediatrics both support supervised strength training for kids. Every session at MOA is CSCS-coached.
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Barbells, kettlebells, and bodyweight movements. Every session includes all three. No machines pretending to be strength training, no apps coaching from a phone.
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Every kid starts at Level 1 and earns their way through nine color-coded levels, white through black. It's not just working out and it's not a participation ribbon. Kids earn their next shirt by hitting real strength and skill standards.
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MOA is a youth-focused strength and agility gym in Westmont, IL. Founder Michael Ockrim is a CSCS and published author with 13+ years of coaching. Phones stay in the cubby. Coaches are real humans. Kids train alongside other kids, no random adults (parents welcome to train with their kiddos), and not an app.
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Family tiers are available for 2, 3, or 4 family members. Parents and kids train on the same floor in the same session. A discounted parent add-on is available for any parent wanting to train with their kiddo.
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Yes. We run team strength and agility programs for local schools and travel teams across DuPage County — in-season and off-season, 1x or 2x per week, 6 or 12 weeks. Teams can train at MOA or we can travel to your field or facility. Schools and teams can reach out for a custom quote.