How Dassel-Cokato Built a Unified S&C System Across PE and Athletics

Introduction

At Dassel-Cokato High School, overseeing a Strength & Conditioning (S&C) and Physical Education program that serves over 300 student-athletes required more than just solid programming—it demanded consistency, cohesion, and adaptability across departments.

S&C Coach, Amanda Berg, turned to TeamBuildr to unify the efforts of PE teachers, sport coaches, and strength coaches under one platform. The result was an environmentally friendly, athlete-centered system that brought structure, flexibility, and connection to one of the largest school-based programs in the state.

Challenges

Managing a diverse group of athletes and coaches presented a few major challenges. With multiple coaches interacting with hundreds of students daily, inconsistencies in programming and communication were inevitable.
Paper programs and disconnected data tracking created an organizational bottleneck.

“Before TeamBuildr, we had no real way to ensure uniformity across our PE and athletic S&C programs,” Berg said. “Everything was scattered—tracking was hard, updates were clunky, and it made continuity almost impossible.”

Compounding this was the logistical challenge of tailoring programs to individual needs. With students at different experience levels and many requiring modifications for injuries or equipment availability, delivering truly individualized programs within a large system was difficult.

Solution

TeamBuildr became the central hub for all things S&C at Dassel-Cokato. From programming to communication, everything now lives in one place—accessible to every athlete and coach involved in the process.

Coach Berg leveraged exercise tagging to offer injury- or equipment-based alternatives within each workout, allowing students to self-select appropriate modifications without disrupting the structure of the program. “Tagging makes it seamless for students to pick a similar movement when needed. That’s been huge for scaling across hundreds of athletes,” she said.

Video demonstrations reinforced movement quality, especially helpful during summer programming when students trained remotely. “Even when students are off campus, they have everything they need to train safely and effectively,” Berg noted.

The journal feature added another layer of value, strengthening the connection between students and coaches. This personal touch helped reinforce accountability and consistent communication, even outside of class or practice time.

Results

The transition from paper to digital empowered students to take ownership of their training and reduced technical friction. Initially, workouts were logged using only the weight room view. But once students began using the mobile app to enter data, engagement soared. “Giving students the app put the program in their hands. They started to own their progress, and we saw a noticeable difference in participation and accountability.”

For the coaching staff, TeamBuildr provided consistent workflows, simplified communication, and the ability to maintain a clear standard across every class, team, and training level. With all data in one place, monitoring progress and making adjustments became easy and efficient.

The system also helped elevate the visibility and value of S&C within the school. “Using TeamBuildr gives weight to what we’re doing every day—it shows our administration, coaches, and athletes that this isn’t just working out. It’s a structured, impactful part of student development.”

By embracing a unified platform, Dassel-Cokato High School not only modernized their training approach, they created a scalable system that supports growth, inclusivity, and performance—all while staying true to their educational mission.