Michael Ockrim CSCS

Michael Ockrim, CSCS, is the founder and head coach of Mighty Oak Athletic in Westmont, Illinois, where he's trained kids in strength and conditioning since 2013 — boys and girls as young as six, athletes of every ability. He coaches around a philosophy he calls Death Resistant: training isn't about a number on a scale or a trophy, but a long, capable life. Recovery, movement, nutrition, in that order. Be strong to be useful. He's the author of Death Resistant, 13 Pounds in 30 Days, and Mighty Oak Athletic Nutrition, co-founder of the youth sports nonprofit Sunday Funday Sports, a father of four, and a Special Olympics volunteer. He speaks on youth strength, healthy aging, sports nutrition, and raising kids who are physically and mentally resilient.