MTSU Goes All in With FlipSled

The Middle Tennessee State football program just took its training to another level. By adding five custom FlipSleds to its strength and football program, MTSU made a clear statement in the world of college football: they’re built different and they’re training like it.  Known for their blue-collar culture, relentless work ethic, and “All In” mindset, the Blue Raiders decided to add the FlipSled to their football training equipment. The FlipSled is leading the football industry in efficient, easy to learn, and low risk training.

FlipSled Senior Sales Manager Jason Kreklow shared, “From our very first conversation, it was clear MTSU was the perfect fit. They’re building a powerful football training program and are focused on tools that help raise the bar. That’s why FlipSled fits perfectly with them.”

Coach-Approved

Middle Tennessee coaches Blatnick (Strength and Conditioning) and Simmons (Offensive Line) are leading the charge in pushing MTSU players beyond their limits.

Coach Kendall Simmons, a former NFL first-round draft pick who played in two Super Bowls during his eight-year career, now brings that championship mindset to the Blue Raiders’ program, using tools like the FlipSled to build elite strength and explosiveness.

Coach Simmons was honest that he was skeptical about the FlipSled, comparing it to other power development tools on the market. However, within minutes of actually seeing the product, his mindset was completely changed. 

“I’ll be honest with y’all, I was skeptical at first,” said Coach Simmons. “But now that I’ve had the opportunity to get my hands on one, it’s gonna be beneficial”.

For anyone skeptical about the FlipSled, Coach Simmons’ experience shows that the FlipSled delivers real results. FlipSled isn’t just hype—it’s quickly becoming an essential tool for building explosiveness and power development needed to compete at all Division 1 levels.

You can hear more of Coach Simmons’ breakdown in the full behind-the-scenes video here: 

THE BREAKDOWN:

MTSU knows that to get stronger and train smarter, they have to go all in. That’s why they went with 5 fully custom FlipSleds.

The units feature:

• Multi-Athlete Training
  With 5 FlipSleds, MTSU can have 20 players moving at once.
  
  
• 3 Core Power Moves
  Focusing on explosive hips, powerful leg drive, and violent finishing power development.
  
  
• Adjustable Weight Loading
  Coaches can easily increase resistance by adding plates, reducing injury risk while supporting steady progression.
  
  
• Robust Design
  Built-in handles for proper biomechanics and quick attach skis and handles to allow a wide range of drills, from individual work to team-based competition.

Whether it’s drive work, explosive flips, or competitive relay circuits, FlipSled adds the extra force athletes need to push harder and get stronger.

The MTSU Blue Raiders are building unmatched strength and explosiveness every day — now they’ve taken the next step. Welcome to the next era of Blue Raider strength.