Strength and Conditioning/ Functional Movement

Introducing the newest aspect of BG. Big game strength. Big game has always been committed to creating a one of a kind atmosphere lead by the best individuals in the areas of expertise. With the addition of coach Alex Kanellis we aim to separate ourselves again as a one of a kind organization, lowa City native Alex Kanellis has a masters degree in exercise science and is a certified strength and conditioning specialist.

As an athlete Coach Kanellis was a State Champion wrestler and All-State football player, winning lowa Gatorade Player of the Year honors before playing college football at the University of iowa. Since his athletic career ended, Coach Kanellis has obsessively studied biomechanics and exercise science. His unique and innovative approach to strength training has taken him around the country and allowed him to work with professional and Olympic athletes.

Currently Coach Kanellis travels around the country teaching other coaches about his strength training system. Big game will now be offering strength programs through Coach K. This program is not specific to wrestlers. We encourage all athletes, of all different ages, sports and skill levels to try it out.