STRENGTH & CONDITIONING
OUR PROGRAM IS APPLICATION ONLY.
Due to the goals and requirements of the program, we employ a ‘by application’ only selection to this program. There are several key selection criteria we employ at East Coast Athlete prior to acceptance into this program for any future potential clients and athletes whom require professional strength and conditioning services for their athletic and performance goals.
WHAT IS THE DEFINITION OF AN “ATHLETE”?
The origins of the english word “athlete” are unclear yet it most likely comes from the Greek word “athlos” which means achievement. Regardless of the word’s origins, having a clear distinction between the modern-day athlete and a “general population” person or “exerciser” is important for both scientific and business purposes.
The International Journal of Sports Physiology & Performance suggests “individuals who train for a competitive or performance goal rather than exercise for health and well-being” can be classified as athletes.
Another internationally recognized sport science and medical journal suggests in order to be considered an “athlete” one must simultaneously meet ALL of the following criteria:
- be actively engaging in sports training, where the main motivation or goal is to improve sport specific skills, performance, or results (technical, physical or tactical) for competition,
- be actively engaging in sport competitions unless injured or in competition break,
- be formally registered in a local, regional or national sport group,
- have sport training and competition as his/her main physical activity or focus of personal interest, devoting several hours per week or more, depending on the phase of season/competition.
We accept athletes who want to dedicate themselves to the pursuit of excellence.