When you talk about Ohio high school football, Ironton High School is a name that always comes up. With four state championship appearances in the last six years and a 2024 state title win, the Fighting Tigers are a true example of what it takes to dominate at the highest level.
This Summer, the FlipSled team hit the road and traveled down to Ironton, Ohio, to see firsthand how this powerhouse program trains with FlipSled football sleds to stay on top.
Walking onto Ironton’s field, the first thing you notice is the energy. These athletes show up ready to work. They give their full effort in every drill.
Coach Silva and his staff know that championships are built long before game day. That’s why their program invests in FlipSled, strength training equipment that builds real, game-day power. Their focus on the fundamentals aligns perfectly with what the FlipSled was built on:
- Low risk - The FlipSled allows better stance and hand placement, helping players lift safely and avoid compromising positions.
- Easy to teach - The FlipSled goes back to the basics to build foundational skills.
- Efficient - Use the FlipSled for many different drills and keep practice moving smoothly.
Hear what Coach Silva has to say about the FlipSled →
Ironton High School’s tradition speaks for itself, but tradition alone doesn’t win championships. Innovation, practice, and the right tools are what keep the Tigers at the top.
“A program that doesn’t have FlipSleds in their arsenal,” Coach Silva told us, “is going to fall behind a program that does.”
During our visit, we watched the Tigers use the FlipSled FS-200 weight sled to build full-body strength and explosive power. The design keeps athletes moving, minimizes standing around, and prepares them for game day. The Ironton Tigers also customized their units to rep their team colors, and they’ve been such a success that the program is already wanting to add more.
As we drove out of Ironton, one thing was clear—this is what FlipSled is all about. Helping programs train foundational skills that go back to the basics such as flipping and pushing. Two of the most foundational movements that have since become overlooked and over complicated.
Get the FlipSled on your field today and start building your championship program.