Welcome to Strong Girls, a strength training and mentorship program specifically designed for female athletes in grades 4
through 12. Located inside of Physical Synergy at 340 Post Road in Fairfield, CT, Strong Girls is dedicated to empowering
girls and young women to elevate their athletic performance, build their mental resilience and develop strong leadership
skills across all sports in a positive, high energy environment; inclusive of girls that want to prioritize their health and
fitness outside of traditional sports.
To become a Strong Girl, or to register for a class, select 'Book' on the day/time you want to attend and pricing options
will appear. You will then follow the prompts to complete the process. Please make sure you are registering under your
daughter's name.
For a more seamless experience, download the MINDBODY App!
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Strong Girls coaching is centered around motivation, progress tracking and innovative techniques to ensure each athlete
succeeds in reaching their performance goals both inside and out of the gym. Female led mentorship by Tara Bennett is
what truly sets Strong Girls apart. Tara takes a very holistic approach to coaching and does not just focus on physical
performance but also teaches these young women the importance of wellness and recovery, how to take care of their
bodies, how to fuel their bodies with nutrition and the importance of sleep, but most importantly she has built a culture
where girls are empowered to own their journey and to feel comfortable asking questions, understanding why, and
building their own goals not just so they can win games, but so that they can build healthy lives, strong habits and bodies
that continue to help them win at life.
Currently an Assistant Varsity Girls Basketball Coach at Staples High
School in Westport, CT and Head Coach for Fairfield Fierce Girls AAU in
Fairfield, Tara has developed a reputation for cultivating and empowering
athletes both on and off the court. Her leadership is marked by a deep
commitment to developing her athletes and an unwavering dedication to
mentorship and fostering teamwork, discipline and leadership regardless
of the sport.
Throughout her career, Tara has guided both boys and girls, earning
recognition for her ability to build strong and cohesive programs. Her
approach focuses on development, growth and instilling accountability
and hard work in every training session. Passionate about making a
positive impact, Tara continues to inspire and lead by example, pushing
her athletes to reach their full potential on and off the field, stage or court. As a former collegiate player, Coach Tara draws
from her own experiences to guide her athletes through the challenges of balancing sports, academics, and personal
growth. Her background allows her to develop training programs that build athleticism and prepare her players for future
opportunities at every level.
“Athletics have provided me tremendous opportunities for success, while teaching me someof life’s greatest skills and hardest lessons – the most valuable: learning how to overcomeadversity. I’ve had incredible coaches and mentors who have all been influential parts of mylife. As these athletes develop they will go through competitive training and face experiencedopponents. My goal is to push them further than they thought they could go on their own,help them build and foster their confidence, develop stronger mechanics, increase theirstrength and performance and most importantly teach them how to overcome adversity onand off the court by helping them incorporate strong mental performance habits.”
Coach Tara’s philosophy is built on the belief that success comes from a combination of dedication, respect, positivemental attitude and continuous improvement. Whether mentoring athletes at the high school level or developing talent in ayouth setting she prioritizes the growth of her athletes, helping them become not only better players, but strongerwell-rounded individuals.
