Garrett DeGross

I am currently a NASM strength & conditioning specialist for a local hospital- affiliated fitness facility. I am a former high school head track and field coach and assistant cross country coach. I ran collegiate-level track & field and cross country and was an assistant coach at the collegiate level for two years.

I received my Master’s in Kinesiology with an emphasis in Sport and Exercise Psychology. In addition to my degree I have numerous certifications including, NASM certified personal trainer, NSCA certified strength & conditioning specialist, and NASM fitness nutrition specialist.

I try to incorporate a cognitive approach to training. I like to make sure I explain what we are doing, why we are doing it, and how we can get better because of it. I enjoy working with athletes of any age because enthusiasm and determination know no age. I have a good working knowledge of the biomechanical functions and exercise physiology of the body. I understand the science behind what it takes to meet your goals and become an expert at any skill.

When I first meet with a client, I would like to know what they want to accomplish, what experience they have, and what they believe their strengths and weaknesses are. I begin all sessions with an active, dynamic warm-up in order to help reduce injury and prepare for training. Before starting a program, I like to complete a physical assessment to utilize during the program to measure progress.

In my spare time I enjoy weight lifting, running local 5ks and participating in other outdoor recreation activities.

Personal Athletic Highlights
7th Fastest all-time in the 600yard dash at Western Illinois University
Fastest Outdoor 200m time 2007-2008 Season at Western Illinois University

Coaching Athlete Success
2nd Place IHSA 2014 State Championships-100m Dash
5th Place IHSA 2014 State Championships- 200m Dash
9th Place IHSA 2014 State Championships- 400m Dash
6th Place IHSA 2014 Cross Country State Championships
State Champion IHSA 2016 3600m Run

Former Training Athlete Levels/Sports
Division II Volleyball player
Division III Volleyball
Division III Soccer
Division III Baseball
Division III Football
Division III Rugby
Division I Football (Multiple)
Division III Hockey
Division III Track and Field
Division I Cross Country
NAIA Football
Post Collegiate Olympic Hopeful (Track and Field)

After you pay for the program, we will send you and email that includes new client intake paperwork, such as the new client questionnaire and health questionnaire. You fill these out, return them to us, and we review them. Then I will contact you via email to discuss your goals so that I can get a better idea of what exactly you are trying to accomplish and why, as well as the time frame we are looking at for accomplishing them. We will them schedule our first time online chat. When this is completed you will get a link to your workout and we will go from there!