Kyle Jacksic & Jimmy Gajewski: Strength & Conditioning for the Modern High School Athlete

In this episode, Dan is joined by Kyle Jacksic & Jimmy Gajewski to discuss Strength & Conditioning considerations for the modern high school athlete, including programming, biopsychosocial considerations, and more.

Kyle Jacksic, based out of Charlotte, NC, is the owner and operator of JAX Athletic Performance, where he works in-person and remotely with a wide range of athletes from youth to professional levels. He also currently serves as Director of Athletic Performance at Charlotte Christian School, overseeing all performance initiatives at a K-12 school, while also serving as Director of Performance at X2 Baseball, a private facility that trains over 60 professional athletes in the offseason down to youth teams. Jacksic has a Masters Degree in Human Performance, multiple international certifications, and is known for his vast integration of concepts that has helped develop hundreds of collegiate and professional athletes. For more on Kyle be sure to follow @kylejacksic on IG.

Jimmy Gajewski is the Director of Sports Performance at Lakewood High School in Ohio, where he oversees the development of over 800 student-athletes across 20+ sports. In addition to his work in the school setting, he runs Gajewski Performance, providing online training and programming for athletes seeking long-term development. Jimmy is known for his practical, athlete-centered approach, balancing performance, injury prevention, and real-world coaching demands in the high school environment. He shares insights and training content on Instagram @jimmygajewski.

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