Grundy Center has become a force to be reckoned with in Iowa high school football. With six consecutive state appearances and three championship titles, this small-town powerhouse is anything but average. Their success isn't built on luck. To maintain their edge year after year, the Spartans train with the best - that's why they chose FlipSled.
We went to Grundy Center because they represent exactly what FlipSled is all about—championship habits and relentless effort. With their six straight state appearances and three titles, they don’t just talk about hard work—they live it. Every drill, every rep, and every practice is a step toward greatness.
That’s why they chose FlipSled to stay ahead in training. Whether it's high-intensity relays, team-based competitions, or drive-and-finish drills, Grundy Center can use our football sled to push their athletes past their limits and prepare them for real game-day moments. It’s not just getting them strong, it's preparing them for when it matters.
“At FlipSled, we look for programs that do things the right way—teams that train with purpose, compete every day, and build a winning culture,” said Jason Kreklow, Senior Sales Manager at FlipSled. “Grundy Center checks every one of those boxes. Watching them use the FlipSled to build power, toughness, and accountability clearly shows the impact this strength training equipment can have.”
Champion programs don't settle for average and neither does FlipSled. In elite programs like Grundy Center, strength training has to go beyond the weight room. That's where the FlipSled football sled comes in. Whether it's simulating game-day drive off the line or creating team competition, FlipSled delivers a difference you can feel both on the field and on the scoreboard.
Why champions choose FlipSled:
If you're chasing titles, you need strength training equipment that can get you there. That's the difference FlipSled makes.
Not all drills are created equal, especially when training for championship-level performance. FlipSled drills are specifically designed to develop explosive power, hip drive, and a violent finish—qualities that separate good athletes from great ones.
Using the FlipSled forces athletes to engage their entire body, while allowing gradual increases in weight (unlike other equipment that risks overload and injury). FlipSled drills also build the muscle power and technique behind all critical movements.
Coaches can incorporate the FlipSled football sled into high-intensity relays, competitive team drills, position-specific exercises, and much more. This creates a training environment that not only develops the athlete’s physical ability but also fosters a competitive culture essential to championship teams.
See the FlipSled in action with Grundy Center—watch how these drills build real power and toughness that translate straight to game day.🔽
The true measure of any training program is how it impacts performance when it counts most - on game day. Grundy Center's impressive record speaks volumes about the effectiveness of their training approach. By incorporating the FlipSled into their training, their athletes are able to develop the power needed on game day. Their commitment to hard work and smart training with this strength training equipment will help them build the strength and explosiveness that's needed when it matters most.
Ready to take your team’s training to the next level? Discover how FlipSled can help build the power and toughness your athletes need to compete like champions.