Athletic Highlights ST. JOES PARTNERS WITH KMK TRAINING, LLC

In January 2023, St. Joseph High School announced a new partnership with KMK Training, Fairfield County’s premier health and performance experts. KMK now provides professional, collegiate-level strength and conditioning services for all 50 of our athletic teams. In addition, KMK trainers now oversee fitness programming for all student-athletes in the Health and Wellness Center daily.

KMK Training has been selected to partner with SJ because of their extensive experience and proven success working with local high school athletes. Mr. Hunter Fluegel is our new year-round Head Strength & Conditioning Coach, and his resume forecasts a leap of forward progress for our athletic programs. Mr. Fluegel has earned a BS in Exercise Science and Nutrition from Southern Connecticut State University and conditioning certifications from ACE, ACSM, and USAW. In addition, Mr. Justin Leigh will be assisting Mr. Fluegel as our strength and conditioning intern. Mr. Leigh, is currently studying at the University of Bridgeport; his determination is evident in his coaching style as he guides students to achieve their personal and team fitness goals.

“We are very excited to partner with KMK Training to service our strength and conditioning programs for our student-athletes,” said Kevin Butler, Athletic Director. “KMK is a leader in sports performance development at both the high school and collegiate levels. Our student-athletes and coaches will benefit greatly from working with KMK as they bring a wealth of knowledge and expertise in the field of strength and conditioning.”

The KMK Team will also assist our student-athletes by creating a team-building app, preparing college athletic profiles, and hosting combines. In addition, all SJ students will have access to KMK’s recovery unit in Fairfield, which includes, ice baths, saunas, cupping modules, and other restorative services. For those student-athletes interested in playing at the collegiate level, these resources are invaluable. In 2022, forty SJ athletes signed at the NCAA Division I, II, and III levels.

For our students who choose not to participate on athletic teams, SJ will continue to offer our Health & Wellness Curriculum as well as information on nutrition, fitness, mindfulness, and self-care. Our Health & Wellness Center is always open to all students, regardless of athletic commitment.