What process driven training actually means

The homepage on our website says “Process Driven Training.” What does this actually mean?

At a basic level, it means we take our programming seriously. We put a significant amount of time and thought into the plan for every athlete at STS. The program is not random. It’s not pulled from Instagram. It’s not made up on the fly.

It’s the blocking and tackling of development. For our weightlifters, that means structured progressions that improve positions, timing, and force production. For our sport athletes, that means building real strength, speed, and athleticism that carries over to the field or court.

The program is the backbone of the process.

The programs at STS are fundamentals-based. We assign athletes the work that others are either too impatient or too lazy to do. We demand that athletes move well before allowing weight to pile up. We stick with simple variations until they are mastered. We require consistent, high-quality reps before we prioritize intensity. You've got to demonstrate proficiency with moderate weights before you lift heavy. Strength built on poor movement quality doesn’t last.

Process-driven training isn’t just about what’s written on paper - it’s how we coach.

Throughout each session we’re constantly asking: How will today’s workout affect the rest of this athlete’s program? Where do we want this athlete to be three months from now? Three years from now? We’re not just chasing one great Friday lift. We’re building athletes who can train hard and make steady progress for a decade. That requires patience. It requires progression. It requires discipline.

We also understand something important: If an athlete doesn’t enjoy training, they won’t stay consistent and consistency is everything in training! So yes, sometimes we give a little candy with the cough syrup. If that means bicep curls instead of sled pushes once in a while — fine. If it means a competitive finisher after a hard technical session — great.

The goal isn’t to make training miserable. The goal is to make it meaningful. When athletes become excited about the process — about improving positions, adding five pounds the right way, refining details — that’s when real progress happens.

Process-driven training means we respect the progression. We prioritize mastery. We think long term. And we build strength that lasts.

That’s how serious athletes and committed weightlifters separate themselves.

Best of luck with your training today!