EXCEL 2026
We are excited to offer the Excel training program again this summer for our Zeeland West and Creekside athletes in grades 6th-12th . The Excel program, in its 20th year, is a 6-week long training program focused on improving the skills fundamental to high school athletes. The goal of Excel is to offer an affordable, but highly specialized training program with a strong emphasis on strength, speed, and agility; while also giving student-athletes the opportunity to work and improve alongside their teammates and coaches.
Dates: June 8th to July 24th with the exception of the dead week June 29-July 3rd.
Days: Every Monday, Wednesday, Thursday
Cost: $125
Location: Zeeland West High School Aux Gym and Weight Room
HS boys (9th-12th)- 7:30-9:00
HS/MS girls(6th-12th)- 8:45-10:15
MS Boys (6th-8th)- 10:00-11:15
To sign your son or daughter up, please complete the following sign-up form. Please fill out a different form for each child you are signing up for the program, using the grade they will be in next fall. If you or your family would like to participate in the program but have financial concerns, please reach out to Mr. Vande Guchte and Mr. Bandstra at nvandegu@zps.org and jbandstr@zps.org.
Please have your son or daughter bring their payment of $125 to Mrs. Brookhouse in the Zeeland West Athletic Office, Mrs. Laarman in the Creekside Office, or to Mr. Vande Guchte in D130 prior to the program start date to reserve your spot. Checks should be made out to Zeeland West Excel. Cash is also accepted but please send exact change.
Program History
This summer will be the twentieth of our Excel program here at Zeeland West. Prior to teaching and coaching at Zeeland West, Coach Vande Guchte was the Director of Sports Training at Excel-R-ation Physical Therapy and Sports Training and was responsible for training middle school all the way up through professional athletes. Coach Lambert joined the program in a leadership role the past two summers and has led the strength/lifting component of the program. Coach Lambert leads many of our high school strength classes, and also leads the winter lifting program for Creekside athletes.