Presents
Parent Talks:
Raising Champion People
📍 Special Olympics of Michigan Building – Auditorium
160 68th St SW, Grand Rapids, MI
đź“… Thursday, May 28
🕖 7:00 PM – 8:30 PM (Doors Open at 6:30 PM)
FREE to Attend — Registration Required
Limited seating available
Even the most supportive parents wonder if they're doing it right…
And they don't even realize it.
If you've ever thought any of those…
You're not alone.
And this night is for you.
What This Event Is About
This isn't about X's and O's.
It's not about more drills or more training.
It's about:
How to raise a confident, resilient, and grounded athlete in today's world.
Because what happens at home… often matters more than what happens on the field.
What You'll Learn
Event Schedule
Why PowerStrength created 'Parent Talks' — and what he believes every sports parent needs to hear after 15+ years of serving and guiding West Michigan athlete families.
A story-driven conversation drawn from 30+ years of coaching on what it really takes to raise a competitive, confident, and grounded athlete.
Ask the questions most parents never get the chance to ask.
Who You'll Hear From
Mark Ehnis
Founder & CEO, PowerStrength Training Systems
Mark founded PowerStrength over 15 years ago with a simple belief: the right training environment doesn't just build better athletes — it builds stronger people.
Today, PowerStrength serves thousands of athletes and families across West Michigan, helping them develop confidence, discipline, and lifelong habits that extend far beyond sports.
Coach Noel Dean
Hall of Fame Football Coach | Speaker
Coach Noel Dean has spent decades developing athletes at the highest level — including building one of West Michigan's most respected programs at Lowell High School, and now leading Chelsea High School.
But what sets him apart isn't just what he's done on the field…
It's what he's built at home.
A husband of 33 years and father of four successful high-level college athletes, Coach Dean brings a rare perspective — both as a 35+ year Hall of Fame coach and as a sports parent.
This Night Is For You If...
FAQ
Is this event really free?
Yes. This is part of our PowerStrength Parent Talks series — created to serve and support families in our West Michigan community.
Do athletes attend?
No. This event is only for parents.
What sports parents is this for?
All parents are welcome to attend, but parents of 1st–12th grade athletes will find the content the most beneficial.
Is this for a specific sport?
No. This is for parents of athletes who play any sport.
Can I bring my spouse?
Yes — but each person should register to reserve their seat.
Do I need to be a PowerStrength client?
No. This is open to all sports parents in the community.
I want to invite others. What do I do?
Simply share this page with them: powerstrengthts.com/noel-dean-parent-talks
What They Are Saying About Coach Noel Dean
"Noel Dean is a great coach and even better person. One of the best I have been around."
— Coach Jerry Kill, Big Ten Coach of the Year 2014
"Any community is very fortunate to have a Hall of Fame football coach coming to lead their program... He has been a difference-maker and a man who has impacted hundreds of lives as a Teacher, Educator and Coach."
— Mark Dantonio, Previous Michigan State Head Football Coach
"Noel Dean is a program developer, proven winner, state champion, and a philanthropist. He did a great job progressing his players to play at the highest level that they could — with all that said, he is an even better human being. Their success on the field was only matched by their improvement off of it. He makes academics and community a priority; as a result his team is better for it."
— Louis Esposito, Baltimore Ravens Defensive Line Coach
"Noel is truly an exceptional and gifted educational leader."
— Greg Pratt, Superintendent, Lowell Area Schools
"Rarely is the world blessed with someone who has power and influence, yet uses it in such a humble and giving way to motivate others to fundamentally better the lives of so many in their community — not only during the football season, but the whole year through and for a long time to come."
— John Jackoboice, Board Chair of Gilda's Club Grand Rapids