TCAPS Learning, Enrichment & Athletic Program

Join Coach Doug Gle at
TC Central High School for
Strength & Conditioning Camp this Summer!

Program Director: Doug Gle
 
Doug is currently working as a teacher and football coach at Traverse City Central High School. He is a NSCA Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist and a USA Weightlifting Club Coach with a Masters Degree in Exercise Science. Doug also currently serves as the Director for the National High School Strength and Conditioning Association. His experience includes working as a Strength and Conditioning Coach at Eastern Michigan University, Western Michigan University and at the University of Northern Iowa and has over 25 years experience working with athletes of all ages.

Sport-Specific Training that Improves Athletic Performance.

Areas of Focus:

• Absolute Speed
• Acceleration
• Linear Speed
• Biomechanics
• Explosive Power (Vertical Jump & Start)
• Flexibility
• Increase Lean Body Mass
• Energy Systems Development

Facilities and Equipment: 

The camp will be located in the Traverse City Central High School's 5600 square foot State of the Art Strength and Conditioning Facilities. 

The facilities include:

• Brower Laser Timer for accurate sprint timing
• Vertec and Just Jump jump mat for vertical jump testing
• 16 HD Elite Hammer Strength Multi Racks stations
• 8 Hammer Strength Platforms
• 6 Hammer Strength Glute - Ham Benches
• 10 Assorted Life Selectorized Machines
• 1 Woodway Curve Treadmill
• 2 Run Rocket Sprint Trainers
• 1 Vertimax
• 1 KBOX flywheel inertia trainer
• 1 Proinertial flywheel inertia trainer
• 1 Versapulley Trainer
• Gymaware Linear Power Transducer for measuring bar speed and power output

Youth Camps (Grades 4 - 8)

Who: Any incoming 4th - 8th Grade Girls & Boys

When: Tuesdays & Thursdays -  June 16, 18, 23, 25 and July 7, 9, 14, 16, 21, 23, 2026
(Note: No Sessions the week of 6/29 - 7/2 due to athletic dead period).

• Session 1 - 10:00 - 11:00 am
• Session 2 - 11:00 am - 12:00 pm
• For safety reasons, Youth sessions are capped at 50 participants. No exceptions.

Cost:
TCAPS Students - $125.00 Youth Camp - 10 Sessions Total. 
Non- TCAPS Students- $135.00 Youth Camp - 10 sessions Total.

Discounted rates & scholarships are unavailable at this time.

Registration Deadline: Thursday, June 11, 2026, or until max participants per section is reached. Athletes must be pre-registered to attend sessions beginning June 16, 2026.

High School Camp (Grades 9 - 12)

Who:  Incoming 9th - 12th Grade Girls & Boys

When: Tuesdays & Fridays June 16, 19, 23, 26 and July 7, 10, 14, 17, 21, 24  
(Note: No Sessions the week of 6/29 - 7/2 due to athletic dead period).

• High School Session - 8:00 - 9:00 am

For safety reasons, the High School sessions is capped at 35 participants. No exceptions.

Cost:
TCAPS Students - $95 High School Camp  - 10 Sessions Total. 
Non- TCAPS Students - $105.00 High School Camp 

Discounted rates & scholarships are unavailable at this time.

Registration Deadline: Thursday, June 11, 2026 or until max participants per section is reached. All Athletes must be pre-registered to attend sessions beginning June 16, 2026.

Min/max: A minimum of 15 athletes must enroll for camp to run. 

NOTE: Payment is required at the time of registration. To register online using a Discover, MasterCard, Visa, or ACH via a checking or savings account please register below. Registration is not complete until your course appears in your dashboard. You will also receive an email from Eleyo confirming your registration. If you need assistance please call the LEAP office (231.933.7480).