Powered by Empire Athletics
The Westshore Rebels High School Lifting Program is a high-performance strength and conditioning program designed specifically for football players in Grades 10–12 who want to train like a junior football athlete.
This program gives motivated high school players the opportunity to work out alongside the Westshore Rebels Junior Football team, experiencing the training environment, standards, and expectations required at the next level.
Dates: January 12 - April 3, 2026
Times: 7:30-9:00pm
Cost: This is a monthly program for a total of 3 months. You can register each month and pay $250 or register and pay the full 3 months for $750 and not have to register each month.
Location: Eagle Ridge Community Centre, Langford
Delivered by Empire Athletics, the Rebels’ official strength and conditioning partner, this program focuses on:
Football-specific strength and power development
Speed, agility, and explosiveness
Injury prevention and proper movement mechanics
Confidence in the weight room
Building habits required for junior and post-secondary football
All workouts are age-appropriate, progressive, and professionally supervised, ensuring athletes develop safely while maximizing performance.
Participants will train in the same environment as Rebels players, gaining:
Exposure to junior football training standards
Coaching cues and accountability from experienced strength coaches
A competitive, team-driven atmosphere
A clear pathway to Rebels football
This is more than just lifting weights — it’s about learning how to train like a football player.
This program is ideal for:
High school football players entering Grades 10–12
Athletes preparing for junior football, senior high school seasons, or combines
Players looking to gain strength, confidence, and discipline
Anyone serious about taking their football development to the next level
Empire Athletics is a premier performance training facility specializing in athlete development. Their experienced coaching staff works directly with the Westshore Rebels to deliver a proven program that develops strong, fast, and resilient football players.