Kadens Family Fitness Center

The Kadens Family Fitness Center

The Kadens Family Fitness Center opened its doors to the Ottawa Hills student body in January 2020. The space is modern and clean. It includes cardio and strength training equipment, spaces to stretch, two restrooms and the offices for the district's fitness center coordinator and athletic trainer. 

The fitness center is open to all students in 7th-12th grade. These students can use the fitness center before school and after school. Throughout the year athletic programs schedule sport specific training sessions with the fitness center coordinator Michael Yuschak. The fitness center is also open to the community through The Office of Village Life at https://ottawahills.org/villagelife. Mr. Yushak coaches fitness classes on Monday and Wednesday evenings and there is a yoga class held on Tuesdays. 

Fitness Center Coordinator

Mr. Yuschak has worked in the health and fitness industry as a trainer, coach and educator for nearly twenty years.  He has taught high school biology and exercise physiology at the college level. His love of sports started at a young age, he has coached individuals and teams from nearly every sport and background. He received a Masters of Education degree from Bowling Green State University. The degree specialized in Developmental Kinesiology. Throughout his career he has held certifications through The National Strength and Conditioning Association, USA Weightlifting and USA Track and Field.