a character education program called Be an 11, which will have a positive impact on all aspects of a student’s life. Also, your coaches and physical education instructors can get a head start by ordering the BFS Total Program Package that best applies to your athletic program: Men, Women, or Readiness. These detailed, professionally produced multi-media program packages will guide you through every aspect of teaching the BFS program to your athletes.

STEP 2: PURCHASE CLASSROOM/TEAM MATERIALS. BFS offers many valuable record-keeping products, such as Weight Training Logbooks and the Beat the Computer Software Program. We also offer the inMotion Video Analysis System, which enhances learning and enables athletes to use optimal technique in weight training, conditioning, and sports performance.

STEP 3: EVALUTE YOUR WEIGHTROOM. From Concept-to-Completion, BFS will show you how to make your weightroom safer and more efficient. We can do this by offering 2-D and the latest 3-D image rendering technology that provides state-of-the-art layouts of new weightroom concepts. This tool is invaluable when promoting your ideal weightroom plan to administrators, boosters and the community.

STEP 4: DETERMINE YOUR EQUIPMENT NEEDS. BFS offers Institutional-Grade Strength and Conditioning Equipment. Our equipment is unique in that it is designed by experienced educators for educators to use in educational settings and is backed by the best warranty in the business.

STEP 5: CONSIDER SAFETY AND LIABILITY ISSUES. To ensure the highest levels of competence among coaches and physical educators, we offer a Hands-On Certification Course that includes a continuing education program. Further, almost all our instructors are certified teachers, and 95 percent are currently employed in high schools. We have also developed the BFS Safety Package, which includes safety posters, and assumption of risk form, and other important materials to ensure that your program is fulfilling professional standards in this area.

STEP 6: PLAN FOR THE FUTURE. Stay in touch with BFS through our Magazine, Website and
E-Mail Services to learn about our exciting clinics, fundraising programs, and revolutionary strength and conditioning services and Equipment.

Since 1976 BFS has been dedicated to helping school administrators succeed. Please give us the opportunity to help take your program to the next level.

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