The Warrior Way Podcast – Episode 18 - Staying Safe and Strong: Summer Training the Warrior Way

Welcome to The Warrior Way, the Woodhaven-Brownstown School District podcast where we talk about all things WBSD. I’m Mark Greathead, Superintendent of the Woodhaven-Brownstown School District, and your host as we celebrate where we’ve been, what we’re doing, and where we’re going.

Today’s episode focuses on a vital part of Warrior Nation - our Athletics Department. With summer in full swing, it’s a time when many of our student-athletes begin preparing for the upcoming school year. From open gyms to strength training and skill development, there's a lot happening. But staying safe, fueled, and hydrated is just as important as performance.

Joining me are two key figures in Warrior Athletics: our Athletic Trainer, Brittany Tyler,and our Athletic Director, Keith Christnagel.

We’ve got summer programs across almost every sport. Here are some highlights:

• Football began lifting - Varsity and JV train from 8 to 10 a.m., and Freshman lift from 10 to 11 a.m. There is a full schedule in the weight room of the summer activities.
• Cross Country started at Hall Road Park, with sessions Mondays, Tuesdays, and Thursdays from 6:30 to 8 p.m.
• Dance started June 17 and runs Tuesday and Thursday mornings.
• Sideline Cheer kicked off June 11 with evening practices in the Turf Room.
• Volleyball hosts open gyms starting June 17, Tuesday and Thursday mornings.
• We also have programming or contact opportunities in Girls Golf, Hockey, Boys Soccer, Girls Swim, and Boys Tennis.
• View the June Athletics Newsletter HERE: https://woodhavenbrownstown.edurooms.com/engage/woodhaven-high-school/newsletters/athletics-newsletter-june-2025

And don’t forget, there’s a Summer Dead Week from June 29 to July 5. All athletic activities are paused then to allow athletes and coaches a much-needed break.

Additionally, we have a lot of youth summer camps coming up throughout the summer, too, so there will be a lot of Warriors and future Warriors training.

Athletes must have an MHSAA physical dated after April 15 to participate in sports. We are providing an opportunity on Tuesday, August 5 from 10 a.m. to noon at Woodhaven High School for students to get physicals. The cost is $20 per athlete.