Kamehameha Schools weight room upgrades don’t happen by accident. When one of Hawaii’s most respected private school systems commits to a new strength and conditioning facility, every decision carries weight — the equipment, the layout, the long-term vision. For the Warriors of Kamehameha Schools in Honolulu, that commitment led them to Samson Equipment.
A School Built on Standards
Founded in 1887 by Princess Bernice Pauahi Bishop, Kamehameha Schools has shaped generations of Hawaiian students across the islands. The institution’s mission goes well beyond academics — it encompasses the whole student, and for student-athletes, that means access to world-class training infrastructure. The Honolulu campus is home to one of Hawaii’s most competitive multi-sport programs, with Warriors pushing the standard in football, basketball, volleyball, and track and field.
When your program’s standard demands that level of investment, you need a partner who can deliver equipment that matches the vision. That’s where Samson Equipment comes in.
The Build: What Samson Installed
The Kamehameha Schools weight room in Honolulu was outfitted with a full Samson equipment package designed for a high-volume, multi-sport training environment. Here’s what went in:
- 5 Samson Flex Racks with Functional Training Cables — the backbone of the lifting floor, each rack paired with cable attachments for pulling, pressing, and accessory work. Custom compact plate storage keeps each station organized and the floor clear.
- 7 Combo Benches — enough pressing capacity to run an entire position group or team unit at once without anyone waiting.
- Samson Solid Urethane Dumbbells — built to last, quiet on impact, and easier on floors than iron. Housed on 2 Triple Tier Dumbbell Racks for a clean, organized dumbbell station.
- Samson Urethane Bumper Plates — for Olympic lifting and any movement where controlled drops are part of the program.
- Dip Attachment for Power Rack — adding bodyweight pressing capacity without taking up additional floor space.
- Specialty Floor Bar Holder — keeping barbells organized and off the floor, extending equipment life and keeping the space professional.
Five Flex Racks paired with seven Combo Benches means a coaching staff can run a large group through a full training session simultaneously — no waiting, no bottlenecks, no wasted time.
Why Urethane? Why Samson?
The choice of Samson Solid Urethane Dumbbells and Urethane Bumper Plates over standard rubber or iron isn’t just about aesthetics — it’s about longevity and performance in a facility that’s in use every day. Urethane holds its shape longer, resists cracking and chipping, and stays quieter under load. For a facility running multiple sessions a day across different sports, that durability compounds over years.
Samson Equipment is American-made from domestic steel, and the custom compact plate storage on each Flex Rack keeps everything at the station — no hunting for plates across the room during a session. That kind of thoughtful layout detail is what separates a Samson install from a generic equipment drop.
Built for Warriors, Built for Volume
Football linemen, basketball guards, volleyball players, and track athletes all cycle through the same space — and the equipment has to hold up under the demands of a full athletic program without a break in quality or function. With 5 Flex Racks, functional training cables at every station, and 7 Combo Benches on the floor, the Warriors now have a Kamehameha Schools weight room that can handle that volume day in and day out.
The dip attachment and floor bar holder round out the space — details that tell you the program thought through how the room would actually be used, not just how it would look on opening day.
The Impact on the Program
A weight room like this changes what a program can offer recruits, returning athletes, and their families. When a family walks through and sees five Flex Racks with cable systems, organized dumbbell stations on Triple Tier Dumbbell Racks, and Urethane Bumper Plates — all Samson, all American-made — it signals investment. It signals that this school takes athletic development seriously.
Kamehameha Schools now has a facility in Honolulu that reflects the level of their program and gives their strength and conditioning staff the tools to keep raising that standard for the next decade and beyond.
Ready to Build Your Own Facility?
Whether you’re a high school program in Hawaii or a collegiate athletic department looking to take your strength and conditioning facility to the next level, Samson Equipment has the experience, the product line, and the team to build something your athletes will take pride training in every day.
Learn what it’s like to work with Samson on our purchasing process page, or take the first step at start your design. You can also explore partnership opportunities with Samson and learn more about who we are and what drives every build.
For strength and conditioning professionals looking to grow alongside their facilities, the National Strength and Conditioning Association (NSCA) remains the gold standard for professional development and programming resources.
