Smart Strength at Central Junior High
Chad Richards, Owner, of Next Level saw a need to bring back physical education to our local schools. With the loss of government funding, and more curricular planning time in the school day, more and more schools are cutting back on the physical needs of their students. "This is an issue that will adversely affect the next generation of adults. If we don't do something now, the epidemic of obesity will be out of control," says Richards. With the help of Teacher, Michel Loomis, the after-school program called Smart Strength was born. Now kids have a place to go after school that provides proper exercise and nutrition habits for the kids to adopt for life. It also keeps the teens off of the streets on Wednesdays when school gets out early, but sports practice does not start until its usual time. "The best thing I've ever done for myself," says Nathan, a 2009 participant. Richards and Loomis are hoping to continue growing the program, already adding kids in the second year of the program from West and East Junior Highs now bringing attendance to around 60 kids.
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VanGo Jams
VanGo Jams is an arts based social service agency for at risk teens age 14-18 in Douglas County. Founded by Lynn Greene, the Jams program offers year round employment programs where "real world" skills are taught. Throughout their work day Jams provides the teens with healthy, instructional breaks to keep their energy and mental focus at it's best. Chad Richards, Owner of Next Level, is one of the professionals that instructs weekly for Jams. "Everybody needs to take a physical break at least a couple of times a day. Our bodies are not meant to be sitting all day, we need to keep moving periodically to keep our minds focused," says Richards. "Chad is amazing with our kiddos!! He connects beautifully with them and has become an intrinsic part of Van Go's summer health and wellness program" says Lynne Greene.
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Find out more about Jams
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If Next Level can help you save another person's life, then we did our part.
We specialize in group training systems, helping individuals deal with lactic threshold and adrenaline overload.
We also can provide on site group training- let us come to you!
