STRENGTH AND CONDITIONING

Dane Maurer started to see the benefits from lifting when he was in middle school. Lifting is a major part of overall fitness. Dane brings knowledge and energy into the weight room while providing a safe space for these young athletes. Dane obtained his exercise science degree from the University of Southern Indiana in 2016 then continued this education at Vincennes University where he earned his Physical Therapist Assistant degree.

The WHY behind lifting? Simple. Weight training mean getting stronger, but most importantly, injury prevention. Technique is the key to getting stronger and keeping the body healthy.

Lifting is what takes athletes to the next level. The extra time in the weight room gives the edge on the wrestling mat, court, field, track, pool, etc.

At MCWC, the superior technique taught in the wrestling room combined with extra hours, sweat, and hard work in the weight room will take athletes to the next level.

Coach Ken Bachelder earned his Bachelor’s degree in Exercise Science from the University of Evansville, where he went on to serve as the Division 1 strength and conditioning coach for six years before joining the Evansville Fire Department. Over the past 30 years running his own gym and training business, he has trained thousands of athletes, from middle school through college and professional levels, with a focus on strength training, speed, plyometrics, and injury prevention.

On a personal note, Ken played all sports growing up, including wrestling, and discovered his passion for weightlifting in college. He went on to become a 4x National Champion and World Ranked Powerlifter, setting several American records. He competed on the United States World Team in Gyor, Hungary, where he was the only American to place, finishing 3rd in the World. Ken was also a nationally ranked Strongman competitor. Above all, his passion is his family and his four children and the sports they participate in.

Ken has been part of MCWC for the last two years. He believes people start at all ability levels, but the two most important traits in strength training are work ethic and consistency. When you lose all your excuses, you’ll find all your results.