"If you have the will and perseverance, 

I have the expertise and tools to develop your athletic potential to the fullest."

I believe in developing the foundation, address injury risk factors, impairments in movement and mobility, then advance the program from there. Inherent in this process it is important to  to keep the training process creative and engaging. All of my programs are science based. They start with a thorough athlete evaluation then planning meeting. From there I develop an integrated training plan that works on developing movement mechanics (running, jumping and reaction mechanics) strength, speed, power, agility, mobility and endurance. I take into account the athlete's goals, competition schedule, and timeline. Athletic performance gains do not happen in 2-3 weeks, but over months. Most all of my current athletes I have worked with over the past 4-5 years. 

One of my operational tenets is Humans are More Important than Hardware (credited to Charlie Beckwith).

This applies to athlete development; a great coach or athlete does not need a million dollar facility to develop, but rather a hard work ethic, strong expertise/guidance, a good plan, and perseverance. These skills are mutually applicable to sport, life, school, and the battlefield.

I work with all levels and age athletes. From coaching championship teams for many years I know you cannot build a team off the top 5% level athletes. What drives a team's success is the comprehensive development of all the athletes. Depth wins. If you take your #10 and #12 level athletes/players and develop them to the level of your top 3, that is where the team wins it's championships. I have been very successful in developing the average talented hardworking athlete to the elite level. If you have elite talent then the sky is the limit. 

Testimonials

Stu is an exceptional trainer.  Along my athletic career, Stu has helped me reach my physical potential and has prepared me to be confident, strong, agile and relentless on the field. He customizes my workouts specific to my sport with a focus on injury prevention.  Beyond his knowledge, expertise, and intelligence, Stu is a passionate, dedicated and a highly personable trainer. He sets himself high above all others in his field. I will be forever grateful to Stu for the athlete he has helped me to become. Lindsey R

I started training with Stuart 5 years ago, I was a back of the pack 5k runner who was always getting injured running about 15 miles a week.  Stuart figured out what muscle imbalances were causing my injuries and after 4 weeks of training I have not been injured since. Running became fun with his teaching me perfect running mechanics.  Even after 5 years I keep getting stronger, I still keep PR’ing in my 5k races and ran my 3rd marathon just last month.  He makes training fun and the hour sessions fly by!     Liz S

Stu is the capitol area’s best kept secret for top trainers. He trained my son for 5 years for soccer and he ended up getting a full scholarship. He has trained most of the top athletes in the area either as a HS coach or personal trainer, at least 4 got full scholarships to Duke for various sports. I was not sure if he trained ‘old guys’ like me, he does, I have felt the best I have in years, and am back to hiking and keeping up with my kids !   Rick W

My daughter was referred to Stuart by Concord Orthopaedics after she had had a knee injury.  She, then several of her friends trained with him until they went off to college. They loved Stu’s training sessions, he kept the sessions fun and fast paced. They were the only girls on the team for 4 years that had no injuries! Money well spent for fit healthy girls!   Alex S