Written by Adam Ross (Director Athletics at Lakefield College School) Every Monday night, a committed group of students come to the high-performance centre to train. They come willingly, not expecting accolades or prizes. Their reward is confidence, increased knowledge, and strength. Since the beginning of the year, they have all made great progress in their physical and mental fitness and stamina. They have stayed committed because of the success they have seen. This is just one example of the additional fitness opportunities available to students at Lakefield College School this year. Lakefield has long been committed to supporting fitness and following the peak of the pandemic, the value of encouraging our teens to invest in their wellbeing became even more pronounced. During the pandemic, adolescent activity levels dropped significantly (Rossi, Behme, and Breuer, 2021). The underlying goal of all athletic and fitness programming at Lakefield College School is to instill…
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