Young Valkyrie Athletes · Girls 12 to 18 in Ankeny

Strong girls. Built right.

Coached strength training for teen girls. She learns proper technique, builds total-body strength and grows in confidence. Tuesdays and Thursdays at 4 PM.

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Who it is for: Girls, ages 12 to 18
Session length: One hour
Runs: Tuesday and Thursday
First visit: Free Session

Strength for sport and for life.

Foundational strength, movement skills and the confidence to back them up.

Foundational strength

Age-appropriate, progressive training that builds total-body strength one step at a time.
Movement mastery

Form and technique come first, with injury prevention built in from day one.
Sport-specific conditioning

Carries straight over to her sport, or builds general athleticism while she finds one.
Confidence and resilience

Mental toughness and body awareness, in a room where everyone cheers.

Safe, structured, coached.

Parents want to know who is in charge of the room. Here she is.

Chelsy Dahms
Head coach
Chelsy also coaches girl wrestlers and volleyball players from Van Meter and NW Waukee, plus Iowa Plex Volleyball. She teaches proper form in a safe, structured setting, so your daughter learns to lift well from her first session. Sport or no sport, she's coached at her level.

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Form first, always

Right after school.

Two sessions a week, one hour each, coached from the first rep to the last.

Tuesday: 4:00 PM
Thursday: 4:00 PM

See the full schedule

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Parents ask us.

Still wondering? Call or text (641) 590-0966.

What ages is it for?

Girls ages 12 to 18.

Does she need lifting experience?

No. Her coach teaches proper form and technique in a safe, structured setting. It works for sport prep and for general athleticism.

What should she wear and bring?

Comfortable workout clothes, sneakers and a water bottle. Arrive a few minutes early so we can show you both around.

Who coaches the sessions?

Chelsy Dahms. She coaches young female athletes, including girl wrestlers and volleyball players from Van Meter and NW Waukee, as well as Iowa Plex Volleyball.