Coaches Recommendations

Not sure what is best? Well now you do, check out our own personal preferences and reasoning from years of experience and exposure!  Feel free to reach out and ask additional questions if you have any.

 

Gym: Richmond Elite Performance 

The premier training center for athletes in the Quad City Area

Address: 5335 Carey Ave Unit 2, Davenport, IA 52807

Contact information: 309-738-8599

richmondeliteperformance@gmail.com

Physical Therapist: Chad Humphrey 

Chad is a Physical Therapist and Senior Clinic Manager for Rock Valley Physical Therapy. Chad has over 20 years of experience in the field, and he is especially known for his expertise in Return to Sport protocols for athletes of all ages. Having worked directly with Chad for years we know the quality of his work and the care that he puts into each and every individual that comes through his door. 

If you are interested in reaching out to Chad, and ONLY Chad. his contact info will be listed below 

Phone: 309-743-0300

Email: chad.humphrey@rockvalleypt.com

 

Chiropractor: Jeramy Blackwood

Dr. Blackwood has been a licensed doctor of chiropractic in the state on Illinois since 2008. Dr. Blackwood earned a Bachelor’s of Science degree in Kinesiology from West Chester University in Pennsylvania. After graduated, Dr. Blackwood attended Palmer College of Chiropractic where he received a scholarship to play rugby and was given awards for his work as a Clinical Teaching Assistant and for Academic Radiology Excellence. Today, Dr. Blackwood’s mission is to improve the quality of life for residents of the Quad City area by providing the best chiropractic care and education to patients of all ages.

 

Weighted Vest:

Best quality: 5.11 Tactical 

https://www.511tactical.com/tac-tec-plate-carrier.html

Best on a Budget: Rogue Condor Sentry 

https://www.roguefitness.com/condor-sentry-plate-carrier?gclid=EAIaIQobChMI2cnl-dai6wIVmeDICh3WNQ2kEAAYASAAEgL66_D_BwE

 

Kettlebell:

Best Quality: Kettlebell Kings Competition Bell

https://www.kettlebellkings.com/competition-kettlebell/

Best on a Budget: Rogue Single Cast

https://www.roguefitness.com/rogue-kettlebells

 

Barbell:

Best Quality: Eleiko Performance Weightlifting Bar

https://www.strengthwear.us/collections/bars-1/products/eleiko-performance-weightlifting-bar-nxg

Best on a Budget: Rogue Fitness Ohio Bar

https://www.roguefitness.com/the-ohio-bar-2-0-e-coat

 

Trap Bar:

Best Quality: Kabuki Strength Trap Bar HD

https://store.kabukistrength.net/products/the-trap-bar

Best On a Budget: CAP Barbell Trap Bar

https://www.amazon.com/CAP-Olympic-Shrug-Deadlift-Chrome/dp/B083R51SQB/ref=sr_1_3?crid=2HP02QUZUGOJ9&dchild=1&keywords=cap%2Bbarbell%2Btrap%2Bbar&qid=1597690989&sprefix=cap%2Bbarbell%2Btr%2Caps%2C166&sr=8-3&th=1

 

Bumper Plates:

Best Quality: Eleiko Sport Training Discs

https://www.strengthwear.us/collections/discs-1/products/eleiko-sport-training-disc-pounds?variant=36167301836

Best on a Budget: Sorinex Recon Lite Bumpers

https://www.sorinex.com/collections/bumper-plates/products/recon-lite-bumpers

 

Power Rack:

Best Quality: Rogue Fitness RM-390F Flat Foot Monster Rack 

https://www.roguefitness.com/rogue-rm-390f-flat-foot-monster-rack-2-0

Best on a Budget: Ethos Power Rack 1.0

https://www.dickssportinggoods.com/p/ethos-power-rack-1-0-17au6uthspwrrck10gmu/17au6uthspwrrck10gmu?Product=ProductSuggest

 

Leisure Books:

Leadership Strategy and Tactics by Jocko Willink

Can't Hurt me by David Goggins

What Doesn't Kill Us by Scott Carney

Rants of a Strength and Conditioning Madman by Kurt Hester

Weight Room Wisdom: Lessons in Leadership from 99 Strength Coaches by Ron McKeefery

 

Workout Music:

Best Quality: Invincible by Tool

Best on a Budget:  Any song with rating over 120 bpm

 

Protein:

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