Welcome back to Saturday Steel, where we deliver strength, mobility, and nutrition insights directly to your inbox. This edition is particularly special as we share the remarkable journey of resilience that has defined Oakland's Most Powerful (OMP) over the past two years.

We’re thrilled to officially announce the rebuilding of our beloved Dimond location! This milestone is more than just a new chapter—it’s a testament to the unwavering strength and unity of our incredible community. Despite the challenges of closure and a prolonged legal battle, we remained steadfast by embracing resilience and fostering a growth mindset. This rebuild would not have been possible without your unwavering support, patience, and belief in our mission.

In this edition, we’ll explore:

Lessons in Resilience: How a growth mindset helped us adapt and thrive.
Rebuilding the Dimond Location: A sneak peek at the exciting future of OMP.

Resilience Rooted in a Growth Mindset

A significant part of our journey has been embracing a growth mindset—a concept we explored in February’s Saturday Steel. This mindset became the cornerstone of how we overcame obstacles and stayed focused on the long term.

Here’s how the growth mindset helped shape our journey:

🌱 Abilities Can Be Improved: We sought continuous growth in coaching while adapting to virtual and in-person training in a new space.

🌱 Failures Are Opportunities: Every setback became a springboard for innovation—redefining how we train, connect, and support our community.

🌱 Feedback Sparks Growth: Listening to your input helped us refine our methods and stay aligned with the evolving needs of our OMP family.

🌱 Challenges Are Exciting: From StrongFirst workshops to planning the rebuild, we welcomed obstacles as opportunities for creativity and growth.

🌱 Focus on the Process: By celebrating small wins and staying curious, we developed meaningful skills and laid the foundation for long-term success.

This mindset didn’t just sustain us—it prepared us to rebuild something even greater.

Rebuilding the Dimond Location: A New Chapter

We are elated to announce that the redesign of our Dimond location is officially underway! The new facility is being designed to embody the resilience and strength of our community, featuring:

Versatile Training Spaces: A two-level, indoor-outdoor area tailored for various training modalities.
Enhanced Amenities: High ceilings, sound-conscious materials, a water bottle refill station, and a shower.
Dedicated Areas: Specific zones for BJJ drilling, strength training, and mobility work.

This rebuild is a direct result of the unwavering support and dedication of our OMP community. Your patience and commitment have been instrumental in turning this vision into reality.

Let’s Build Together

As we step into this new chapter, we invite you to join us on the journey:

Share Your Ideas: Participate in our community feedback survey to help shape the future of OMP.
Celebrate With Us: Join us for our re-grand opening in late 2025 and mark this exciting milestone together.
Stay Engaged: Watch for upcoming 2025 StrongFirst workshops that integrate resilience and strength into fun, 4-hour curriculums.

At OMP, strength transcends the physical—it’s about community, perseverance, and shared growth. We can’t wait to welcome you back to a space that reflects the best of who we are, built together with care and intention.

Let’s keep building resilience and strength, one step at a time.

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