Riders football team shows steady weight room progress this summer

Yahoo Sports1 min read • Latest: Jul 25, 2026, 7:52 PM

Last updated Jul 25, 2026

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Hulbert football has been making solid progress in offseason weight training, according to head coach Chad Botts. With two daily weightlifting sessions, players are experiencing increases in their strength metrics. Key contributors include Dustin Potts and Shane Russell, whose performance has improved significantly. Botts emphasized the importance of physical and mental toughness developed through consistent training. The team’s official practice begins on August 10, with a continued focus on strength development leading up to the season.

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  • Hulbert football conducts two weight training sessions daily.
  • Dustin Potts and Shane Russell are notable performers in the weight room.
  • Coach Botts highlights the importance of mental and physical toughness.
  • The first official practice is scheduled for August 10.
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The unsung hero during offseason training is the work football teams do in the weight room. Over the summer, Hulbert football has been making very solid progress, according to head coach Chad Botts. Adding a weight training program during the school year is rubbing off into the offseason training, with good advances over the summer. With two daily sessions — one in the morning and one at night ...

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