Strength & Speed coach · Philadelphia, PACoach Sylvain
Private Strength & Speed CoachCoach Sylvain
Trains in Philadelphia & virtually
Works with all age groups
Available: Mon, Tues, Wed, Thurs, Fri, Sat
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Get to know Sylvain
Strength, speed and movement that transfer to better sports performance
Highly personalized strength & conditioning coaching for all age and levels. We focus on movement quality, strength, fun and confidence with sessions adjusted to your goals and environment. As an NSCA-CSCS coach, I apply structured training methods commonly used in performance settings, adapted to your level.
How I can help you improve
We work on the strengths that show up in your sports. I make sure you understand why we're doing something and how you can keep working on it outside of our sessions, and why it's different if we're pre-season or in-season. You will build endurance, speed, strength, power in manners that are directly applied to your discipline(s) of choice. I work remotely or in-person, at your place or in a gym, and can give programs through an app. If you're not familiar with them already and if they prove relevant, you will also be introduced to power, Olympic, traditional and even strong man lifting techniques so you can be autonomous in a gym. We can work on overall fitness or specific goals like jumping higher, sprinting faster or throwing harder.
A typical training session
A typical session is around 60min, one-on-one preferred or very small groups.
1. We catch up: how's the week going, what's the stress/sleep/food/drinks/injuries situation like, to put some context into the session
2. We do some generic movement prep, a good warmup that will activate the whole body and then be specific to the things we'll be working on in that session
3. We dive into some targeted speed or power work
4. Then the main workout: strength, more power, pure conditioning, etc, depending on the goals and training block
5. We finish with a cool down / debrief, make sure we agree on what went well or could be improved and decide what's next
Career & accomplishments
I've competed in judo (reached what would be state level here in the US), 5k and semi-marathon.
I've been assistant coach in judo to ~150 kids total, helped people through coaching with feeling better about their body and habits:
- nutrition habits to perform better during a dance session
- how to go back to badminton training after a wrist tendinitis
- what to work on when motivation isn't here at all
- how to stay in shape at home with no equipment
- S&C for a very active 60 year old Nordic walker
- how to run for an hour for the first time
- ... and more! My main strength is my ability to absorb, understand and respond to specific challenges.
I'm currently running my own coaching platform and working towards a sports science certification.
Best coach I ever had
One of the assistants of my second judo coach. He was passionate, hard working, and also funny, nice, patient, and trying to improve the whole room, including himself. Being humble enough to openly try to improve with your students is the definition of great character.
What athletes & parents should know
I ask a lot of questions! And I speak with a French accent.
Before I start a program, I want to know sports goals and life habits, your history, what worked, what didn't, etc.
I also explain a lot: I'm more interested in working with curious and motivated people rather than robots who will just execute because they have no choice. I'm direct but never rude, respect is paramount and mutual, parents included. Depending on the needs, the set up and material will be different: it can evolve from almost no equipment in a park (focused on bodyweight and mobility) to workouts integrated in a gym (with extra fee).
I've always been bored quickly, so I'm doing my best to not replicate that in my sessions and make them fun!
Training locations
25% off your 1st lesson
$60
$45
Then $144/mo for 4 lessons, starting 48 hours after your 1st lesson. Cancel anytime.
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