Badger Athletic is a powerlifting club built on grit, resilience, and relentless pursuit of progress. We coach athletes at every level — from complete beginners stepping under the bar for the first time to competitive lifters chasing personal bests and podium finishes.

The Meaning Behind “Badger”

The name Badger comes from the honey badger — an animal known for its toughness, fearlessness, and refusal to back down. That mindset defines how we train, how we coach, and how our athletes show up. There are no shortcuts here. Just consistent work, intelligent programming, and a standard that demands more.

Coaching Philosophy

At Badger Athletic, coaching isn’t one-size-fits-all. Every athlete is different — in structure, experience, and goals — so our approach reflects that. We focus on building strong fundamentals, refining technique, and developing the physical and mental capacity needed to perform under pressure.

Whether your goal is to get stronger, compete, or simply become harder to break, you’ll find an environment that pushes you, supports you, and holds you accountable.

Train hard. Stay stubborn. Be unbreakable.

MEET THE COACH

Badger Athletic is led by Martin Smit, a coach focused on building stronger, more capable athletes through structured, no-BS programming.

With experience across strength development and performance coaching, the focus is always the same — helping athletes progress with purpose.

• Strength & performance focused
• Experience across multiple athlete levels
• Structured, results-driven approach

START YOUR COACHING

No guesswork. No generic programs. Just structured coaching built around you.