WHO WE ARE
Come As You Are, From Age Six On
We use the techniques of Olympic-style weightlifting as a vehicle to train strength and conditioning, and every activity is a base for youth to develop in the sport of their choice. Programs are open to all youth of any background and level, who are invited to come as they are. We provide multiple age-appropriate classes, so the program serves youth continually from age six through high school.
Safety is our top priority, and we maintain a physically and emotionally safe environment where each athlete is valued and treated equally while pursuing their own goals. We employ certified coaching staff and volunteers who meet national standards for instruction, as well as verified safety standards for working with youth. We maintain a full-time Athletic Director to show our professional commitment to world-class coaching and to provide stable leadership that builds trusted, lasting relationships with youth.
Structured as a 501(c)(3) nonprofit, we use community resources to fund our primary mission. We strive to provide facilities with professional training equipment while using our money efficiently. Seeking partnerships in the surrounding community, we also work with other gyms, schools and businesses for facilities, donations and advisory services, so we can deliver on our mission sustainably.
By serving this way, we are committed to an enduring legacy that serves our mission year over year and has a multigenerational impact on our community.
VALUES
Trust, Development and Service
TRUST
Safety and trust are our top priority. We believe this creates a culture where athletes feel physically and emotionally supported, and no athlete will ever be physically or emotionally jeopardized. We create a culture where a win for the community feels as powerful as a personal win. We build trusted relationships through reliability, expertise, focused work and empathy.
DEVELOPMENT
Our primary mission is the character development of youth into productive community members, combating youth delinquency. We create memorable experiences young athletes can learn from, both in success and in growth opportunities. Our culture does not thrive on success alone: it teaches how to deal with failure productively, as part of the journey. That builds a growth mindset, a community of young athletes constantly striving to improve. Every member enjoys the journey, and new members are left with a desire to “try it out, and then come back again.”
SERVICE
Service to our community is one of the key benefits we bring. We provide events, coaching and mentorship through strength and conditioning. We want our services available to everyone who would benefit, and we constantly strive to provide them at zero cost or below market cost while delivering world-class coaching. We give young athletes who never would have had it in a traditional sports environment the chance to make an impact in sport: we want the young athletes who “didn’t make the team.” We also ask our community to support this work with funding and volunteering.
A NONPROFIT YOU CAN CHECK
501(c)(3) Non-Profit, EIN 85-3576252
Fortified Strength Inc. is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit. Donors can check our public profiles on Candid (GuideStar), where we earned a Silver Transparency Seal in 2022, and on Charity Navigator.
Classes began in San Ramon on January 4, 2021. Follow our season, or support young athletes with a gift.
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No experience necessary, and you don't need to compete. Find the class for your age and your goal. Cost should never keep an athlete from training. Ask about tuition assistance.