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About Sean Ross USA Weightlifting Certified
Jim Eckhart is a Certified Personal Trainer by the National Strength and Conditioning Association. He assists with coaching the athlete's group sessions as well as personal training. Locally known for his incredible explosive jumping ability, including being a previous winner of Hoopfest's Slamdunk Contest at only 5ft 11 inches tall, Jim recently recorded a 40 inch vertical jump while attending the Mike Boyle mentorship program in Boston(only the 3rd witnessed by Coach Boyle after training professional, collegiate, and Olympic athletes for 25 years!) and recorded a 41 inch vertical (and a 360 lb bench press at 180 lb bodyweight!) at Ross Strength and Speed.
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Pete Stewart is now coaching the explosive Olympic lifts at Ross Strength and Speed. A native of Belfast, Ireland, Pete holds the Irish national record in the clean and jerk with a lift of 325 lbs. in the under 77kg (170 lb) weight class! Pete's expertise will assist in teaching the proper techniques of the power clean and other explosive lifts that enhance athletic development.
Coach Ross and coach Eckhart have attended numerous mentorships at world renowned Mike Boyle Strength & Conditioning in Boston, MA which was voted the #1 GYM in America by Men's Health Magazine in 2010.




NOW ACCEPTING INTERNS for those interested in pursuing a career in the field of strength and conditioning
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Coach Ross's recent continuing education....
*** Observation of RAZORBACK FOOTBALL workouts and pro day
*** Observation/Training with GoLift Weightlifting Club in Belfast, Northern Ireland
*** Observation and Guest speed coaching for LANGFORD COUNTY, Ireland's Gaelic Football Club
*** SPORTS MEDICINE SYMPOSIUM in Monroe, LA featuring several current and former NFL strength Coaches.
*** SEMINAR with Seattle Seahawk and former USC strength coach Chris Carlisle.
*** Training and observation day at the US OLYMPIC DEVELOPMENTAL CENTER FOR WEIGHTLIFTING.
*** PERFORM BETTER 3-day-Symposium in Providence Rhode Island.
*** Training and observation at Mike Boyle Strength & Conditioning in Boston, MA and North Andover, MA.

ROSS STRENGTH & SPEED (est. 2003) was formed to provide excellent training to athletes and fitness enthusiasts ages 13 and up. RSS has earned a reputation of turning bench warmers into starters, and starters into All-State athletes that earn college scholarships. Adults reach fitness levels that they never thought were possible through safe but progressively challenging training methods.

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RSS may not be for you. You will not find TVs, air conditioning, a pro shop, fancy locker rooms, or easy-listening music. What you will find are highly knowledgeable coaches that emphasize exceptional technique in an environment that promotes hard work and self improvement. Our athletes not only become better on the field or court, they become the most technically sound lifters of their schools and learn exercise skills that will last a lifetime. read more about the program...


"I recommend Ross Strength and Speed to anyone wanting to improve their athleticism, change their physique, and reduce their chances of injury on the field or court. Their attention to teaching proper exercise technique insures parents of young athletes that they will learn safe lifting form that is often overlooked in school workouts. I not only recommend RSS to others, I train there myself!"

-Dr. Eric Gordon, Fellowship trained in Sports Medicine, Arkansas Specialty Orthopedics and team physician for Catholic High School


"Sean Ross is one of the top up and coming strength coaches in the business. Sean is constantly working to improve his athletes and improve the quality of his programming. If you want cutting edge training in Little Rock, get to Ross Strength and Speed."

-Mike Boyle, World renowned strength and conditioning expert and, owner of Mike Boyle Strength & Conditioning in Boston, MA.


"Ross Strength and Speed has helped me to develop into a well rounded athlete and has prepared me for college football. RSS taught me the importance of technique in lifting weights and helped me increase my strength greatly in the 6+ months I trained there. I was able to gain 27 pounds of muscle while improving my speed and quickness. I'm glad I chose RSS and recommend it to others as well."

-Spencer Keith, Arkansas high school record setting quarterback and winner of the 2008 Lander's Award for the State's Most Outstanding Player, now a Kent State University sophomore and the starting quarterback for the Golden Flashes