Educated Athlete
Learn, Train, Compete
Our Mission
Educated Athlete is a structured training and performance education program designed to help young athletes train smarter, not just harder. While many athletes work with intensity and dedication, they often lack the foundational knowledge needed to support long-term performance—how to fuel properly, train with purpose, recover effectively, and build habits that protect their health.
Educated Athlete was created to address this gap by combining on-site athletic training with age-appropriate education that helps athletes understand why they train the way they do.
The program integrates six core pillars: nutrition fundamentals, program structure and training principles, body composition and performance outcomes, supplementation and performance integrity, sleep and recovery optimization, and daily on-site athletic development.
Athletes participate in structured training sessions that develop speed, strength, agility, and movement mechanics using turf, weight room, and classroom environments. Through this approach, athletes not only improve physical performance, but also gain the understanding and confidence to take ownership of their development, build sustainable habits, and support success both in sport and beyond.
Program Pillars
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Young athletes often train hard without understanding how food supports performance. This pillar teaches athletes how to fuel their bodies appropriately for training, competition, recovery, and daily life. Athletes learn the basics of calories, macronutrients, hydration, and food quality in a practical, age-appropriate way—so they can make better decisions without restriction or confusion. The goal is not perfection, but consistency and awareness that support long-term health and performance.
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Many athletes work hard without understanding what their training is meant to accomplish. This pillar focuses on the principles behind effective training—how the body adapts to stress, how exercises are selected, how sets, reps, rest, and intensity influence outcomes, and how to structure training with purpose. Athletes begin to understand the difference between random workouts and intentional training.
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This pillar helps athletes understand how training and nutrition influence muscle development, body fat, and overall performance. Athletes learn to set realistic expectations, avoid extremes, and focus on performance-based outcomes rather than appearance. Emphasis is placed on consistency, discipline, and long-term habits—not short-term fixes.
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With constant exposure to social media and misinformation, athletes are often unsure what supplements are effective, unnecessary, or unsafe. This pillar provides education on what supplements are supported by evidence, what is overhyped, and what can pose risks—especially for young athletes. It also addresses the long-term consequences of performance-enhancing drugs and unsafe practices
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Training is only effective when the body has time and resources to recover. This pillar teaches athletes how sleep, stress management, and recovery habits influence performance, adaptation, and injury risk. Athletes learn what recovery tools matter, which ones are unnecessary, and how to build routines that support consistent progress.
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Athletes participate in daily structured on-site training sessions that develop speed, agility, strength, and movement mechanics using both turf and weight room environments. Emphasis is placed on technique, progression, and application of effort so athletes learn how to train effectively with purpose.
Course Information
Who
Age Group:
14-18
Class Size:
20 student athletes
What
Fee:
$395 resident
$405 non-resident
Where
Location:
South Suburban Sports Complex
Room/Facility:
Sports performance training room
Address:
When
Dates:
April 14th through May 21st
Weekly Schedule:
4pm-6pm, Tuesdays and Thursdays
Tuesday
4:00 - 4:30PM:
Movement preparations and turf work
4:30 - 5:20PM
Weight Room Session
5:20 - 6:00PM
Educational Session
Sample Week — Educated Athlete Program
Thursday
4:00 - 4:30PM:
Movement preparations and turf work
4:30 - 5:20PM
Weight Room Session
5:20 - 6:00PM
Assessment or Recap
Connor MacGregor
Masters in Exercise Science
Certified Strength & Conditioning Specialist
10 + Years of Experience
USA Weightlifting Coach (Level 1)
Precision Nutrition Coach (Level 1)
Masters in Exercise Science Certified Strength & Conditioning Specialist 10 + Years of Experience USA Weightlifting Coach (Level 1) Precision Nutrition Coach (Level 1)
I bring nearly ten years of experience across Division I collegiate athletics, professional sport environments, and youth athlete development. I hold a Master’s degree in Exercise Science and am certified as a CSCS, USA Weightlifting Level 1 coach, and Precision Nutrition Level 1 coach. Having coached at the Division I level and worked extensively with youth athletes, my focus is on providing structured, evidence-based guidance that helps athletes train safely, progress consistently, and build habits that support long-term performance and health.
