Our Mission
Welcome to Athletes Nation and our community of motivated athletes, coaches, support staff and family.
We pride ourselves in providing committed and dedicated athletes with the expertise and environment that is
necessary to reach maximum potential and fulfill dreams of playing college and/or professional sports in the
sport, or field of their choice.
At Athletes Nation our motto of "Better Players by Design" speaks directly to our philosophy; a firm belief
that "successful athletes are not born, but made" and only through long-term commitment and intelligent
planning can an athlete ever expect to reach elite level performance.
We invite you to become a part of our community and experience what individuals are capable of achieving
when given the proper environment to nurture and push ones internal barriers beyond the realm of
possibility.
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Interested?
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Our team
Brad McNamara
Head Strength Coach, Co-Owner.
Training some of the top athletes in Canada where speed and power is a priority. Based on his experience training athletes in the NHL, CFL, AHL, UFC, WHL, NCAA, and Olympic sports, Brad has the skillset to enhance your physical performance.
Education:
Bachelor of Science (BS), Human Kinetics
St. Francis Xavier University
Certifications:
Registered Strength & Conditioning Specialist (RSCC)
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National Strength and Conditioning Association - 2013
Certified Strength & Conditioning Specialist (CSCS)
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National Strength and Conditioning Association - 2011
Daniel Lajoie
Director of Athletic Performance, Co-Owner
As Director of Athletic Performance, Dan oversees the progress of our athletes and ensures the highest quality of training and equipment is being provided.
Education:
Bachelor of Science (BSc)
Peru State College
Certifications:
Registered Strength & Conditioning Specialist (RSCC)
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National Strength and Conditioning Association
Certified Strength & Conditioning Specialist (CSCS)
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National Strength and Conditioning Association