Mount Vernon High School

{Link to digital newsletter: https://view.gogipper.com/page/1926210} 2024-2025 MVHS Student Athletes, As the school year winds down and summer begins, I want to take a moment to address each of you who has dedicated your time and energy to balancing academics with athletics. This summer holds immense potential, and I believe it starts in one place: the weight room. The weight room is more than just a space filled with equipment. It is a sanctuary where strength is forged, both physically and mentally. It’s a place where goals are set and shattered, where the limits of your endurance are tested, and where the foundation for future success is built. This summer, I challenge each of you to embrace the weight room as a realm of opportunity. Here’s why: 1. Building Physical Strength and Endurance Every rep, set, and session in the weight room contributes to your physical prowess. Whether you're sprinting down the field, diving for a ball, or pushing through the last lap, the strength you build now will pay dividends in every game and match. Use this time to enhance your core strength, improve your flexibility, and increase your power. 2. Mental Toughness and Discipline The weight room is also where mental toughness is cultivated. It takes discipline to wake up early or stay late, to push through fatigue, and to consistently strive for improvement. This discipline will translate into every aspect of your life, from your sports to your studies and beyond. 3. Setting and Achieving Goals The summer gives you the perfect opportunity to set specific, measurable, achievable, relevant, and time-bound (SMART) goals. Whether it’s increasing your maximum lift, improving your agility, or achieving a new personal best, the weight room is where you can track your progress and celebrate your successes. 4. Team Bonding and Leadership Training together in the weight room also strengthens the bonds with your teammates. This camaraderie builds trust and teamwork, essential elements for any successful team. Additionally, those who lead by example in the weight room often emerge as leaders on the field and court. 5. Preparation for the Season Ahead The upcoming season might seem far off, but the preparation starts now. The work you put in over the summer will set the stage for your performance. Think of every session as a step towards a successful season, where your hard work and dedication will shine through. Embrace the Opportunity Mount Vernon High School Weight Room, Speed & Agility Boys: Monday, Tuesday and Thursday at 7 am (starting 5/28) Girls: Monday, Tuesday and Thursday at 8:15 am (starting 6/3) This summer, let the weight room be the place where you seize your opportunities. Approach each session with enthusiasm and determination. Remember that every drop of sweat, every muscle ache, and every moment of exertion is an investment in your future success. There is no substitute - the summer of opportunity truly starts in the weight room. Embrace it with all your heart. Push your limits, support your teammates, and remember why you started. When the new season arrives, you’ll be stronger, both in body and mind, ready to face any challenge that comes your way. Let's gooooooooooooooooooo! Wishing you a summer of growth, strength, and achievement - see you in the weight room! Boys: M, Tu & Th: 7 am (starting on 5/28) Girls: M, Tu & Th: 8:15 am (starting on 6/3)