Rob Garcia Jr. is a physical education teacher at Swan Valley Middle School in Saginaw, Michigan. Rob has recently been awarded Teacher of the Year for the state of Michigan by Wal-Mart. He has also been named Who's Who Among America's Teachers, National Honor Roll Teacher, Saginaw News Crystal Apple Award winner, and others. Rob has coached high school basketball for 13 years and now also coaches Swan Valley Varsity Girls Basketball. He spends his summers as a motivational speaker at various camps. He also recently completed the Metro Health Grand Rapids Marathon. Rob is married and has two daughters.
Book Rob for a speaking engagement“Yes, your child can safely strength train!” These are words I have used time and time again to parents. Over my 13 years as a coach and 10 years as a teacher, I have been asked, “What is the right age to begin a strength training program for young students and athletes?” When I tell parents that their child can begin today, they give me a perplexed look. That look is because of ignorance when it comes to strength training. I don’t mean a...
