Michael Ockrim
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Michael Ockrim is a Certified Strength and Conditioning Coach, the founder of Mighty Oak Athletic in Westmont, Illinois, and the author of Death Resistant. Here's the rest of the story…
Family
Michael has been married to Carey since 2004. They have four children and live in the western suburbs of Chicago, where he coaches his kids and their friends in a variety of sports. He and his son Nicholas founded Sunday Funday Sports, a nonprofit youth sports league, and the family stays active outdoors year-round.
Author
Michael writes about strength, nutrition and recovery for families. Death Resistant: A Common Sense Guide to Live Long and Drop Dead Healthy has been translated into Spanish; 13 Pounds in 30 Days and Mighty Oak Athletic Nutrition followed. He also writes a free weekly newsletter.
Speaker
Michael is a keynote speaker and regular podcast guest on youth strength training, family health and longevity. Talk topics and past appearances are on the Speaking page. To book him for an event or broadcast, email mike@michaelockrim.com.
Coach
Michael founded Mighty Oak Athletic in Westmont, Illinois in 2013. Athletes ages 6 to 18 train with barbells, kettlebells and bodyweight, coached by a Certified Strength and Conditioning Coach every session. He also coaches adults, Special Olympics powerlifters and the DuPage Stars hockey program.
Student
BA in Communications, University of Arizona. MBA, Keller Graduate School of Management. Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist (NSCA). Level 1 coach with USA Weightlifting, USA Taekwondo and MovNat. ACE Certified Personal Trainer. Culinary studies, College of DuPage.
Entrepreneur
Michael has been building businesses for more than 20 years. He founded Chicago School Supply in 2006, grew it onto the Inc. 5000 list and sold it in 2014, then took Mighty Oak Athletic from a backyard program to a Westmont training facility. Today he publishes his own books, builds AI agents that run the day-to-day of his businesses, and mentors student entrepreneurs through INCubatoredu.
Community
Michael served as a Downers Grove Township Trustee (2021–2024) and on the Cass School District 63 school board (2013–2021), and sat on the board of the National School Supply & Equipment Association. He founded Sunday Funday Sports, a nonprofit youth sports league, and coaches Special Olympics powerlifting.
Questions people ask
Who is Michael Ockrim?
Michael Ockrim is a Certified Strength and Conditioning Coach, the founder and head strength coach of Mighty Oak Athletic in Westmont, Illinois, the author of Death Resistant, and the founder of the youth sports nonprofit Sunday Funday Sports. He has coached youth strength training since 2013.
What is Mighty Oak Athletic?
Mighty Oak Athletic is a youth strength and conditioning facility in Westmont, Illinois, founded by Michael Ockrim in 2013. Athletes ages 6 to 18 train with barbells, kettlebells and bodyweight, coached every session by a Certified Strength and Conditioning Coach.
What books has Michael Ockrim written?
Death Resistant: A Common Sense Guide to Live Long and Drop Dead Healthy (also in Spanish as Resistente a la Muerte), 13 Pounds in 30 Days, and Mighty Oak Athletic Nutrition: Coaching Program for Student Athletes. All three are on Amazon.
Is Michael Ockrim available for speaking or podcasts?
Yes. He speaks to parents, schools, coaches and community groups and is a regular podcast guest. Email mike@michaelockrim.com or see the Speaking page.
What are Michael Ockrim's credentials?
Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist (NSCA), USA Weightlifting Level 1 Coach, USA Taekwondo Level 1 Coach, MovNat Level 1 Certified Trainer, ACE Certified Personal Trainer, second-degree black belt, BA in Communications (University of Arizona) and MBA (Keller Graduate School of Management).