WHO WE ARE
WE ARE BUILDING MORE
THAN STRONGER ATHLETES.
We’re building programs coaches can trust and athletes can believe in.
The Virtual Strength Coach was founded to give schools the same level of strength & conditioning support found at elite athletic programs-without needing a full-time performance staff.
from the weight room to the field
built around the people
we serve
Different schools. Different sports.
One commitment to building better programs.
School coaches are asked to manage practices, games, athletes, and everything in between. VSC gives programs the structure, expertise, and support of a performance department—so coaches can stay focused on coaching.
why vsc exists
Coaches shouldn’t have to do everything alone.
2022
VSC FOUNDED
The Virtual Strength Coach launches with its first school programs..
2025
MISSISSIPPI OPERATIONS
VSC officially establishes its Mississippi operations..
today
400+ ATHLETES
Serving athletes and coaches across multiple schools and sports..
elite systems.
without the overhead.
why vsc
Professional strength & conditioning systems that deliver elite-level programming, objective testing, and year-round coaching support — without the cost of hiring a full-time performance staff.
FASTER ATHLETES
Research-informed programming and objective testing that build speed, power, and durability while reducing injury risk.
EASIER COACHING
We handle programming, progressions, regressions, load management, and scheduling so you can focus on what matters most – coaching your athletes.
MEASURABLE RESULTS
Track speed, jump performance, strength, and athletic development through ongoing testing and analytics to measure progress and drive performance.
OUR STORY
ATHLETES FIRST
Every decision starts with what helps athletes develop safely, consistently, and competitively.
COACHES MATTER
Great systems should make coaching easier—not add another layer of complexity.
DEVELOPMENT IS A PROCESS
Sustainable performance is built through consistent programming, measurement, adjustment, and time.
Meet the founders
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Keith Stepter, PT, DPT, CSCS
Co-Founder & Head of Performance
Keith Stepter is a Doctor of Physical Therapy, Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist (CSCS), and co-founder of The Virtual Strength Coach. With experience working alongside high school, collegiate, and competitive athletes, he specializes in designing evidence-based strength and performance programs that improve speed, power, injury resilience, and long-term athletic development.
By combining sports performance principles with clinical expertise, Keith develops systems that help coaches build stronger, healthier, and more explosive teams without adding unnecessary complexity. His philosophy centers on creating sustainable performance programs that athletes can trust and coaches can confidently implement.
Today, Keith oversees programming, performance testing, athlete development, and coach education for teams across the region.
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micaela stepter M.S. Information Systems
Co-Founder & Director of Operations
Micaela Stepter co-founded The Virtual Strength Coach with a vision of creating a professional, scalable system that allows coaches to deliver elite performance programming with exceptional organization and communication.
She earned her Bachelor's degree in Engineering from the University of Memphis before completing her Master's degree in Information Systems. Her background in systems design, data management, and project coordination allows The Virtual Strength Coach to operate with the efficiency and reliability expected by modern athletic programs.
Micaela leads business operations, client onboarding, technology implementation, and organizational processes, ensuring every coach and athlete receives a seamless experience from day one.
ready to build
a stronger program?
Let’s build a customized strength & conditioning systems that gets your athletes to the next level.