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Mike DeMaria – Exercise Physiologist & Strength Training Specialist – Owner of Athletes First

Mike DeMaria is a notable Exercise Physiologist, International Strength Coach & “trainer to the pros” residing in Hilton Head Island, SC. He is also a former athlete himself, proud “son of coach”, and served in Operation Desert Storm in the USAF. His formal education is based in Exercise Physiology, Functional Movement and Sport Biomechanics. He maintains national certifications with the National Strength & Conditioning Association, American College of Sports Medicine, and the American Heart Association. For nearly 20 years, Mike has coached many world class athletes and worked with various sport legends such as Gary Gilchrist Golf & Adidas Tennis Icon & former #1 in the world… Stan Smith. Mike has travelled on tour to work with professional athletes and his training programs have made it into Time Magazine, Tennis Life, and Fitness Management. His professional background includes working for the Orlando Magic Organization, General Manager of Impact Athletics and Owner of BioNetics Sports & Rehab Centers. He has personally trained countless juniors & adults, division one athletes, national team members, 56 NCAA All-Americans, Numerous NBA All-Stars, MLB players, Top players of WTA/ ATP, & Top 10 PGA/LPGA & Tour Pros. He currently serves as a Performance Consultant to numerous NCAA universities, including the University of Virginia Mens Tennis Team (NCAA #2). Those teams alone featured two NCAA Singles Champions, two NCAA Doubles Champions, 20 All-Americans, 19 NCAA singles and nine NCAA doubles participants, 28 All-ACC selections, two ITA National Players of the Year, four ITA Regional Rookies of the Year, two ACC Freshmen of the Year, six ACC Tournament MVPs, and an ACC Player of the Year. Additionally, he serves as a national fitness advisor to the world organization, Tennis Industry Association. (www.tennisindustry.com). His services includes functional assessments, sports specific training, player progress reports, college placement, international consulting, fitness certifications, fitness manuals, and sport rehabilitation.

I have more than 20 years where of sports industry experience I have established extensive relationships in athletics, fitness and sport management. I am a seasoned General Manager and Strength & Conditioning Coach. I maintain professional certifications with American College Sports Medicine, National Strength & Conditioning Association, and American Heart Association. I have a formal education in Exercise Physiology & Sports Management. Over the last decade a have built a elite sports training business and have numerous partnerships with some of worlds best coaches and organizations such as adidas icon Stan Smith.

Specialties: recreation, operations, sales, business development, sports training, sports medicine, professional networking, fitness management, business development, SOP's, team building, P&L, new facility start-ups, hospital based wellness, and strength & conditioning. Media (1)This position has 1 media