Frequently Asked Questions

Q: HOW DO I KNOW IF ELP IS THE RIGHT FIT FOR MY KID?

A: If your kid trains on their own, has shown they want to be the best they can be, and has shown a level of commitment to developing their craft and maximizing their potential…. then we’re the right fit.

If your kid is waiting for you to “tell them” to go workout, to go train, to go to practice…. We’re not the right fit.

If you’re trying to see if they’re motivated… we’re not the right fit.

Everyone comes along their journey at a different pace. And we’re glad to see you and your child on the journey.

We also want to make sure every athlete and family is fully aware of how our program operates, the expectations & the results that will follow.

Q: WHAT ALL DOES YOUR PROGRAM COVER?

A: Our athletic program is designed to cover everything your athlete needs from top to bottom. We will address: General Physical Preparedness (GPP), Specific Physical Preparedness (SPP) as well as: strength, speed, power, agility, flexibility, mobility and more. For a more technical answer, we will address all special strengths (absolute strength, strength speed, speed strength, speed) as well as the special movement requires for their sport(s).

Q: DO YOU DO OLYMPIC LIFTING

A: No, we do not teach Olympic Lifting at ELP. There are more efficient, effective and safer ways to teach explosiveness. For more information on that, please take a look at our blog or John’s Podcast (The Starting Block Podcast).

Q: MY ATHLETE HAS AN INJURY; CAN THEY STILL TRAIN AT ELP?

A: That is a great question, and the short answer is “it depends.” This question is better discussed over the phone or in person as each situation will vary. It’s important to take into account the condition as well as any medical restrictions established by your healthcare provider. The athlete’s safety is a top priority and we want to make sure we help put them in the best possible position to succeed.

Q: CAN FEMALE ATHLETES TRAIN?

A: ABSOLUTELY! We have a number of female soccer, volleyball and softball athletes that train regularly at ELP.

Q: DOES YOUR PROGRAM ADDRESS NUTRITION (WEIGHT GAIN/LOSS)?

A: Yes. During your initial assessment, the athlete will receive an In-Body 270 Body Composition Analysis. This will provide detailed breakdown of: weight, skeletal muscle mass, body fat, body fat mass, lean body mass as well as a muscle segmentation analysis. For a more detailed breakdown of the nutritional side of things, we recommend you setup an appointment with Mandy for a Bio-Terrain Analysis to better help determine specific needs for your athlete. We are NOT dietitians, and if you require a specialized diet we highly encourage to seek assistance from a registered dietician.

Q: DO YOU ACCEPT EVERYONE INTO THE PROGRAM?

A: No, we do not accept everyone for in-person athlete training in the HS/Middle School and Collegiate/Professional Program. In adhering to our Core Values of “Being Honest” and “Doing the Right Thing,” our athlete program is not for everyone. This may be due to a time/availability matter, or it may be that the athlete is simply not physically ready to start our program in person at that time. This can all be discussed during the assessment process. Just because an athlete is not ready to begin in-person training does not mean we won’t accept them in the future. Please contact us and one of our team members will be happy to help you through the next steps to find what’s right for you and your family.

Q: WHAT IS GOATA?

A: GOATA is the study of the innate patterns displayed in locomotion and rest amongst the most durable humans on the planet.

Whether your goal is to increase your velocity, build strength, or become more explosive, your ability to achieve those goals is ultimately determined by your ability to move athletically and efficiently. To perform at the highest level possible, the body has to be in sync from the foot, hip and spinal engines so that it can properly absorb and produce force in the fastest and most explosive manner possible. When these engines are working together in a fluid manner, you have the ability to build a new level of athleticism and performance that otherwise wouldn’t be attainable.

If you want to perform like the Greatest of All Time Athletes, you need to be able to move like one!

ELP Athletes become GOATA Athletes.

Q: My child works out at school. how is this different and how can we fit it in?

A: Most high schools and colleges have a strength and conditioning program these days. To be completely fair, some of these programs are good, and some are not. In most cases due to the volume of athletes a HS strength coach has to manage, the programs are fairly basic. They cover the basics of strength development, but not necessarily the individual needs of the athlete. Strength is good, but there is ALOT more that goes into it than just getting strong under a bar. The ability to address the individual needs of the athlete, and “fill in the gaps” is where our program fits in. During your assessment we’re going to evaluate your current program, and make recommendations based on your athletes individual specific needs and limitations.