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The Lake Catholic Difference

At Lake Catholic, we are committed to developing the whole student-athlete—mind, body, and spirit. That commitment comes to life in our cutting-edge Zappitelli Family Strength and Conditioning Complex, designed to elevate performance and promote lifelong wellness.

Our facility includes the Zappitelli Weight Room and a dedicated Auxiliary Training Space, together offering:

  • 8 Power Racks
  • A wide range of free weights and strength training machines
  • Upper and lower body accessory equipment
  • Comprehensive cardio options: treadmills, ellipticals, rowers, and bikes
  • Specialized tools for plyometrics, flexibility, and full-body conditioning

This environment supports every level of training, from foundational fitness to advanced athletic development. Whether students are preparing for the next game or building lifelong healthy habits, our facility provides the space and equipment to succeed.

Our program is led by Coach King, a full-time, certified Strength and Conditioning Coach who partners with all varsity athletic teams. His expert guidance ensures that every student trains safely, effectively, and with purpose.

At Lake Catholic, this is more than a training space—it’s a competitive edge. This is where excellence begins…This is the Lake Catholic Difference.

Where We Train

Who We Are & What We Stand For

The mission of the Strength & Conditioning Staff is to provide a well-designed, collaborative training program based on sound physiological principles.

Our primary focus is Total Athlete Development with the application of sport-specific elements when appropriate. Utilizing evidence-based methods to achieve safe and productive physical training by way of a periodic plan will be our primary emphasis, to maximize the genetic potential of the student-athlete.

We are committed to providing the student-athlete with a safe and consistent means of physical and mental training that exhibits proven results.

Our goal is to provide the student-athlete with the BEST “hands-on” strength & conditioning program possible.

In all our endeavors, we are committed to the principles of ethical conduct, integrity, and the pursuit of excellence.

The Lake Catholic Athletic Program will seek to create an environment that cultivates excellence, not solely measured by victories, but by the quality of the character reflected by each individual within our teams and organization.

  • To provide the student-athletes with a safe, consistent, and productive way of physical and mental training.
  • Guide student-athletes to help them reach their genetic potential by setting goals and monitoring progress at all times.
  • Devise a system following basic physiological principles of training, using a direct, simple coaching approach that tracks a variety of metrics, as well as demanding a standard of high-level effort, championship attitude, and mental toughness.
  • All training protocols are designed and implemented with the same underlying structure to ensure cohesion throughout our Athletic Programs.

We aim to develop a comprehensive program based on scientifically proven strength and conditioning concepts while taking a no-nonsense approach and that is built on accountability, championship work ethic, physical and mental toughness, and self-sacrifice.

  • Develop a system of training for speed, power, strength, flexibility, and conditioning
  • Increase physical strength of student-athletes
  • Increase explosive power output
  • Maximize genetic speed potential
  • Increase physical endurance
  • Increase work capacity in all aspects of physical training
  • Assess and improve static and functional flexibility
  • Develop specific conditioning programs for all sports
  • Determine the frequency, mode, and method of training
  • Develop innovative procedures to add training variety
  • Develop an objective goal program for student-athletes
  • Determine the mode of progress reporting and athlete recording
  • Teach and promote proper nutritional habits for athletes
  • Establish a clear line of communication between strength staff, sports medicine, and sports coaches to define a plan of attack and to create specific goals
  • Work to identify imbalances and “problem areas”
  • Reduce the risk of injury within the sport, and minimize weight room injuries

Legacy of Excellence Since Program Launch

Baseball

OHSAA D-IV State Champions

Girls Lacrosse

District Champions

Conference Champions

Swimming

OHSAA D-II Boys 200 Free Relay State Champions

7 OHSAA D-II State Qualifiers - Boys Team, 4th place; Boys Relays - 1st, 4th, 15th; Boys Indivduals - 5th, 6th, 6th

Girls - Conference Champions

Boys - Conference Champions

Wrestling

OHSAA D-III 215-pound State Champion

5 OHSAA D-III Wrestling State Placers - Team, 4th place; Individuals - 1st, 4th, 5th, 5th, 6th

Boys Basketball

Sectional Champions

Boys Soccer

District Champions

Swimming & Diving

13 OHSAA Div. II State Qualifiers

6 State Placers - Girls Relays - 9th, 11th; Boys Relays - 3rd, 4th, 11th; Boys Individual - 9th

Girls Swimming - Conference Champions

Boys Swimming - Conference Champions

Track and Field

OHSAA Div. II State Placer - 6th Girls 300m Hurdles, 9th Girls 100m Hurdles

Volleyball

OHSAA Div. V State Champions

Conference Champions

Wrestling

USA Wrestling - U16 Runner-Up (Greco All-American)

5 OHSAA Div. III Wrestling State Placers - 2nd, 3rd, 3rd, 5th, 6th

Boys Basketball

District Champions

Boys Soccer

Regional Champions

Girls Basketball

Sectional Champions

Swimming & Diving

14 OHSAA Div. II Swimming & Diving State Qualifiers

2 State Placers - Boys Relays - 8th, 8th

Girls Swimming - Conference Champions

Boys Swimming - Conference Champions

Track & Field

2 OHSAA Div. II State Placers - 3rd Boys High Jump; 6th Girls 300m Hurdles

Volleyball

OHSAA Div. III State Champions (Ranked 16th Nationally)

Conference Champions

Wrestling

2 OHSAA Div. III State Placers - 2nd, 4th

Swimming & Diving

5 OHSAA D-II State Qualifiers

Girls Swimming - Conference Champions

Volleyball 

OHSAA Div. III State Champions

Conference Champions

Wrestling

OHSAA Div. II 125-pound State Champion

2 OHSAA Div. II State Placers - 1st, 6th 

Wrestling

7 OHSAA D-II State Qualifiers 

3 State Placers - 2nd, 4th, 4th

Football

OHSAA Div. IV State Runner-Up 

Wrestling

8 OHSAA Div. II State Qualifiers (Tournament Canceled – COVID)

Football

Swimming

Strongman Competition (2023)

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