AMP – Sports Performance
Griffin Elite

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The Return to Play Program at Griffin Elite bridges the gap between an athlete’s physical therapy and their readiness to return to their respective sport. Coach Mark Walker trains the total body while targeting specific injury sites. The goal is return the athlete back to their respective sport stronger and more resilient than ever.

To find out more or to schedule a consultation, visit Griffin Elite.

Meet Coach Mark Walker

Walker, Mark

Mark earned his master’s degree in Human Performance and Sports Science from Tennessee State University. Additionally, Mark holds credentials as a Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist (NSCA CSCS), Performance Enhancement Specialist (NASM PES), Exercise Is Medicine Level 1 (ACSM EIM1), and Fitness Specialist (EXOS XFS). Within the health, wellness, and fitness industry, Mark has held many positions including health educator, biometric screener, personal trainer, group fitness instructor, wellness coordinator, adjunct instructor, assistant program manager, strength and conditioning coach, wellness support coordinator, health fitness specialist, and now certified exercise specialist. In all these roles, Mark has gained experience that has helped him become a better fitness professional and strength and conditioning coach for the athletes and clients he serves.

In his time as a personal trainer and strength and conditioning coach, Mark has trained individuals with various goals and needs that include weight loss, disease management, sports performance improvement, tactical performance improvement, strength, speed, agility, and quickness enhancement, injury management and rehabilitation, etc. He has trained athletes at various levels ranging from elementary to military and division I collegiate athletes. Mark brings a wealth of knowledge that he is eager to use to help Griffin Elite athletes excel at the highest level.

Credentials:

  • BA in Criminology, The Ohio State University
  • MAED in Human Performance and Sports Science, Tennessee State University
  • Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist, National Strength and Conditioning Specialist
  • Performance Enhancement Specialist, National Academy of Sports Medicine
  • Exercise Is Medicine Level 1 Credential, American College of Sports Medicine
  • Basic Life Support Certified, American Heart Association
Two student athletes perform a high knee jump exercise in an indoor facility.

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To find out more information, schedule a consultation or review pricing, visit www.griffinelite.com. You can also call (859) 331-0979 or email mark.walker@stelizabeth.com.

Our team is ready to help you take your game to the next level.

Classes

SPEED, AGILITY, & QUICKNESS (SAQ)

Ages: 10+

Instructor: Coach Walker

Training focused on developing the proper mechanics necessary for increasing speed, improving agility, and enhancing quickness. Participants will learn the different components of SAQ as it pertains to movements patterns and mechanics. Some strength exercises will be included in training as part of the training regime.

RETURN TO PLAY

Ages: 12+

Instructor: Coach Walker

Recovering from an injury and cleared to train more? We will follow your physician or physical therapist’s recommendations as we help you return to full functionality. Train safely and effectively.

STRENGTH & CONDITIONING

Ages: 10+

Instructor: Coach Walker

Training focused on building strength and power. Participants will partake in a program that will expose them to a variety of exercises that will challenge them in various ways. A wide variety of weight implements will be used in this class. Some conditioning exercises will be included to complement the strength and power exercises.

ADULT STRENGTH & CONDITIONING

Ages: 18+

Instructor: Coach Walker

Training focused on building strength and power. Participants will partake in a program that will expose them to a variety of exercises that will challenge them in various ways. A wide variety of weight implements will be used in this class. Some conditioning exercises will be included to complement the strength and power exercises.

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Schedule a consultation.

Visit the Griffin Elite website or call (859) 331-0979 to make an appointment.