Michigan Strongman:
The next Generation
Strength is never a weakness, and that includes our kids
Welcome to DMG StrongKids! dmgsk empowers kids aged 4-17 through weekly strongman-inspired workouts that Build strength, coordination, and confidence in a supportive volunteer-led environment. Join us and unleash your child's potential today!
DMGSK is run as several individual, multi-week sessions throughout the year. The sessions will include several weeks of training and culminate with an in-class exhibition the last week.
summer 2026 SESSIONs
We just wrapped up our spring sessions & our 5th annual Michigan Strongman: the next generation competition, & our coaches are taking a well-deserved break!
Our summer session will begin after the 4th of July holiday. Keep an eye on this space & follow our social media for the dates & registration in the next couple weeks.
Meet the coaches
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Meet the coaches •
SHARON KALIL
SHARON IS OUR COACH FOR THE DMGSK 4-8 CLASS!
YOU MAY RECOGNIZE SHARON AS AN ASSISTANT COACH FOR DMGSK OVER THE YEARS, AND SHE’S NOW GRACOUSLY CHOSEN TO STEP UP AND BECOME LEAD COACH FOR THE DMGSK 4-8 CLASS!
“I LOVE SEEING CHILDREN LEARN NEW SKILLS, GAIN INDEPENDENCE, AND FIND A SENSE OF BELONGING WITHIN A COMMUNITY”, SHARON SAYS OF HER EXPERIENCE WITH DMGSK.
SHARON HAS VAST EXPERIENCE WORKING WITH KIDS IN MANY CAPACITIES AND IS CURRENTLY Clinical Director & BEHAVIOR ANALYST at Gateway Pediatric Therapy, LLC.
Sharon HAS BEEN A DMG MEMBER FOR SIX YEARS(!) AND IS A COMPETITIVE STRENGTH ATHLETE, COMPETING IN BOTH POWERLIFTING AND STRONGMAN FOR THE PAST FIVE YEARS.
SHARON IS (AND WE ARE ALL) THRILLED to BRING BACK OUR 4-8 CLASS, AND TO welcome your kids to our next DMG StrongKids!
José Montano
José Montano is the OG of our kids class; he’s been coaching the class since early 2021. Our kids love José and the feeling is mutual.
“I love watching these kids get stronger every week, more confident and want to do more every time they’re here.” José believes that while the kids are getting stronger and learning the technical skills of the different strongman events, they’re also learning about sportsmanship, setting goals, meeting challenges, and teamwork. “One of my favorite moments in class was overhearing one of the girls giving her friend lifting cues while deadlifting. It showed me how well she’s learned and is willing to help everyone else.”
José can’t wait to welcome your kids to our next DMG StrongKids session for ages 9-17!
