The Backstory
The previous fitness room at Pulaski showed its age — worn, outdated, and missing essentials like flooring and racks. While students and coaches were grateful for what they had, it was clear the space wasn’t living up to what they envisioned. They wanted better for their athletes, and better for every student interested in fitness and wellness.
The Game Plan
The opportunity for change began when Superintendent Rob Graham approached Coach Camden Akers about the idea of a new facility. With strong support from the school board, Athletic Director Scott Best, Head of Facilities Jess Schull, and Principal Jennifer Bolling, momentum quickly built around the project. Coach Akers, who brought both passion and a background in education and coaching, became the driving force behind the vision.
Driven by a commitment to student wellness, Pulaski’s staff and district leaders were determined to create a space worthy of their students.
Coach Akers notes that in this region, students who are engaged in sports and physical activity tend to perform better academically, making access to a quality fitness space a vital part of their overall success.
The Right Team
Pulaski had seen the results ASF delivered for other nearby schools, and our reputation in the area carried weight. Coach Akers also felt an immediate comfort level with our Regional Sales Manager Jason Seeley, who, with his athletics background, could speak the same language about racks, dumbbells, flooring, and training styles. That expertise gave Akers the freedom to communicate his needs clearly and directly.
Our Power Lift lineup caught Pulaski’s attention as a game-changing choice. While the brand was new to the team, the more they learned, the more impressed they became — from its quality and attention to detail to the customization options and U.S. manufacturing. It quickly became clear that ASF and Power Lift were the perfect fit for Pulaski’s goals. With Jason and Advantage having already earned the team’s trust, our partnership with Power Lift sealed the deal.
The Training Ground
The new weight room was designed with strength at its core — a space built for Olympic barbell movements and free weight training. A spacious turf area provides ample room for both individual and group functional training. The layout maximizes every square foot, giving Pulaski athletes and students a facility where serious training is possible.
The turf also creates a versatile training zone, allowing student-athletes to focus on agility, footwork, and conditioning without added joint stress during high-intensity workouts. It truly is a universal space that enables athletes to train with comfort and confidence.
Everyone Counts
Athletes aren’t the only ones who call this room their own. Pulaski offers an elective course focused on personal strength and physical fitness, giving every student the opportunity to take advantage of the space. Students who are serious about their own wellbeing are regulars in the facility, making it a go-to spot for the whole student body.
"Our athletes love it and have been training hard since we reopened the facility! "
Head Football Coach & Physical Education Teacher
Custom Play
Customization played a huge role in the final look. With bold school colors, Cardinal red and Vegas gold, woven throughout the equipment and finishes, the space radiates Pulaski pride. The goal was to create an environment that fires students up about wellness, athletics, and their own progress — and that’s exactly what it achieved.
With paw print Rhino hook bar catches, two-toned Power Lift benches, ‘Cougars’ laser-cut racks, and branded bumper plates, the space bursts with school spirit.
The Win
By creating a facility that supports both athletic performance and overall wellness, Pulaski is laying the groundwork for stronger academic, athletic, and personal growth for generations to come. The new space has already made an impact: more than 150 students use it daily, and the first personal fitness classes to train there were amazed by the transformation. Alumni who watched the room evolve over the decades have echoed that excitement, calling the renovation nothing short of remarkable.
Beyond the Whistle
Today, teams and students feel fully equipped to pursue their goals — both as individuals and as a collective. Pulaski has always made the most of its resources, but this modern facility now mirrors the school’s ambition and unwavering commitment to wellness and athletics.
