Book Private Strength-and-speed Lessons with Coach Javon
I help athletes build strength and speed safely to maximize performance and prevent injuries.
I help athletes build strength and speed safely to maximize performance and prevent injuries.
I help athletes of different sports and ages build strength, agility and endurance by tailoring lessons to their specific sport and age. Focusing on safe training and form, I help them improve speed, power, and injury resilience so they can perform at their best.
Chicago, IL
Available: Mon, Tues, Wed, Thurs, Fri, Sat
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Weekly Availability
Monday
4:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Tuesday
4:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Wednesday
4:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Thursday
4:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Friday
4:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Saturday
1:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Sunday
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Get to know Coach Javon
About Me:
With over 20 years of experience, I have helped clients of all ages achieve their fitness and health goals. This has included helping individuals to lose weight, achieve muscle growth, and improve strength, speed and agility for youth, high school and collegiate athletes. While my recent experience is with tennis and basketball players, I can customize sessions for any sport due to my expertise and knowledge.
How I can help you improve your game:
As a result of working with me, athletes have not only improved their sports performance but, in the case of tennis, improved their rankings and in basketball, advanced to a higher division program.
What a typical training session looks like with me:
At the start of every session, I do a check-in’ with my athletes to see how things are going, in general, as well as ask if they are experiencing any pain. Depending on their response, I adjust the session accordingly. Otherwise, following the warm-up, they begin the session I have planned.
Career summary and accomplishments:
I have over 20 years of training experience and prior to training, I worked as trainer and manager at a big-box gym. As mentioned, I have helped tennis athletes improve their rankings and a basketball player, advanced to a higher division program. I have also worked with bodybuilders, many of which, placed at national and world competitions including one that placed 7th at the Olympia bodybuilding competition.
Best coach I ever had:
My martial arts instructor. He not only taught me various disciplines but training techniques that I, at times, incorporate in my sessions.
What athletes and parents should know about me:
While I always plan the workouts in advance, if you (or your child) are experiencing any pain, I will adjust the session accordingly. I never push athletes through a workout, and possibly risk injury, simply because I have a workout already planned. The sessions are not about me – I’m here to help you accomplish your goals. Also, during the sessions, sometimes what I have you do may seem ‘unconventional’ to target specific muscles but know that because of my knowledge and continued research in my field, the exercise will help you improve your sport performance and achieve your specific goals. Last, if you (or your child) come to a session and you haven’t slept well, we will need to reschedule. While I have had athletes attempt to ‘push through’ tiredness, I believe that to achieve optimal results, you must be well rested.
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