Coach Steven Thomas - Founder / All Sports Trainer & USA Level 1 Track & Field Coach
Over the years I have been involved in youth athletics in different capacities and have noticed the lack of preparation among our young-athletes. I have been an offensive coordinator, skills coach in positions: (QB, RB, LB, WR, CB, & DE). I’m a certified USA Level 1 Track & field coach, and a Motor Skills coach. I created Youth Elite Training to help introduce young athletes to a different approach to sports preparation on all levels (youth/high school/college/career).
I am committed to providing the highest level of training and individual instruction, to young athletes on the middle school and high school levels. I believe that developing each athlete to his or her fullest potential will ultimately lead to an elite level of individual and team play.
For the past few years, I have been improving the lives of dedicated Athletes in the Metro-Atlanta area. I am very selective about the Student-Athletes that comes through Youth Elite Training programs. The athletes are responsible for achieving the results, but we demand an enormous amount of discipline and determination. My training techniques are tough and challenging, but is soften by making workouts fun, exciting, and a bit different each time. The team I have built has been designed to meet the needs of the Youth and families we serve.
Youth Elite Training has lunched it Recruiting Program where we work with student-Athletes on college preparedness. Some of the challenges athletes face are trying to find direction in which way to go when it comes to higher learning and how to go about being recruited in sports. This program started over 4 years ago. Most of which has been networking with colleges and getting information on their recruiting practices. Youth Elite Training works with student-athletes and their families to map out the best solution for their higher learning path. Looking forward to the work. Hit me up.
I am committed to providing the highest level of training and individual instruction, to young athletes on the middle school and high school levels. I believe that developing each athlete to his or her fullest potential will ultimately lead to an elite level of individual and team play.
For the past few years, I have been improving the lives of dedicated Athletes in the Metro-Atlanta area. I am very selective about the Student-Athletes that comes through Youth Elite Training programs. The athletes are responsible for achieving the results, but we demand an enormous amount of discipline and determination. My training techniques are tough and challenging, but is soften by making workouts fun, exciting, and a bit different each time. The team I have built has been designed to meet the needs of the Youth and families we serve.
Youth Elite Training has lunched it Recruiting Program where we work with student-Athletes on college preparedness. Some of the challenges athletes face are trying to find direction in which way to go when it comes to higher learning and how to go about being recruited in sports. This program started over 4 years ago. Most of which has been networking with colleges and getting information on their recruiting practices. Youth Elite Training works with student-athletes and their families to map out the best solution for their higher learning path. Looking forward to the work. Hit me up.
Carlene "Carly" Thomas, LMT, CPT, Fitness & Nutritional Life Coach and Teacher
Carly has been a License Therapeutic Massage Therapist for over 10 years. Her vast knowledge of Medical Terminology, Wellness Nutrition and the Muscular System, helps Youth Elite Training personalize each client's assessment and Wellness Plan. Carly has perfected pain relief techniques for athlete's suffering from muscular-skeletal conditions, injuries and postural imbalances. Her specialties include, but are not limited to, working on the sciatic, pectoralis, hip flexor, rotator cuff (SITS) and IT Band regions. Carly trains the staff at Youth Elite Training in these critical areas as well to maintain a consistency of our standards of training.
Carly has a passion to educate our clients on the body’s anatomy & physiology. This will increase the athlete's knowledge about their own bodies to maximize their athletic performance. As Certified Personal Trainer, Carly incorporates functional movement techniques as a baseline to our training. After working with athletes with various skills levels, as a LMT, she has combined techniques that works with the body's natural movement. Leading this area, her energized Personal Training techniques help to build confidence in our athletes. Carly coordinate with our athletes and create plans to help reach individual’s desired goals. Whether the goal is increase speed, lose unwanted weight, jump higher or become more flexible, it always starts with our assessment. All our athletes get an "Athletic Assessment" as apart of the intake process of Youth Elite Training.
Carly has a passion to educate our clients on the body’s anatomy & physiology. This will increase the athlete's knowledge about their own bodies to maximize their athletic performance. As Certified Personal Trainer, Carly incorporates functional movement techniques as a baseline to our training. After working with athletes with various skills levels, as a LMT, she has combined techniques that works with the body's natural movement. Leading this area, her energized Personal Training techniques help to build confidence in our athletes. Carly coordinate with our athletes and create plans to help reach individual’s desired goals. Whether the goal is increase speed, lose unwanted weight, jump higher or become more flexible, it always starts with our assessment. All our athletes get an "Athletic Assessment" as apart of the intake process of Youth Elite Training.
Nathanael Thomas - Wellness Coach and Fundamental Trainer & Analyst
Nathanael is a native of Norcross, Georgia. He is currently pursuing his degree from Georgia State University. He joined the Youth Elite Training team first as an student-athlete where he played for the 2 time State Championship team of Norcross High. He played Fullback, Tailback, Middle and Outside Linebacker. Nathanael finds his passion in wellness and nutrition. He brings practical fundamental training to Youth Elite Training. He's versed in functional movement & mechanics, which are key elements to a physically healthier athlete. Tips on proper eating habits and practical dieting is not only brain food but also body food. The student-athlete needs a proper diet to maximize physical performance.
Coach Derrick Thomas, Youth Advisor & Fundamental Basketball Director
Coach Derrick is a native of Jacksonville, Florida. He received his B.A. degree at the University of Florida in Gainesville, Florida in the field of Sociology. Derrick's experience in youth-detention in the State of Florida& Georgia, forwards him the passion to counsel troubled youth. He also has a Master's Degree from Capella University in Family and Marriage Counseling/Therapy. He is specializing in serving couples, youth and families in the community, and private practice settings.
Derrick is given a solid foundation in systemic case conceptualization and theories, family developmental dynamics, and clinical training in order to promote high standards for professional practice based on established counselor ethical standards and sensitivity to the complex family systems needs of a multicultural and ethnically diverse society. In addition, Derrick has gain the ability to apply systemically oriented theory to clinical services, integrating wellness approaches and relevant research through assessment and intervention with individuals and families. He has a desire to assist all students to prepare themselves for college. I believes that, with the right support and guidance, any committed student can go to college and succeed in life. "Use your mind and you will find great opportunities in life".
Coach Derrick is a co-director of Youth Elite Training. He is also the head coach of Dekalb County - Stevenson Middle school. With a winning season of 17-0, Derrick's team got first hand training of some of the practices of Youth Elite Training. He helps run sports camps and workshops throughout the Metro-Atlanta area/Gwinnett area. He is working closely with unsigned young clients obtain athletic scholarships in all sports to universities and colleges throughout the United States. This program is new to Youth Elite Training. We notice most athlete's families don't quite understand the process to transition from high school to college in sports. It is not left up to the high school coaches to take the lead in getting the student-athlete into college. This process starts in the 9th GRADE. College Scholarship money is waiting on your student-athlete. Come work with Youth Elite Training to get it.
Derrick is given a solid foundation in systemic case conceptualization and theories, family developmental dynamics, and clinical training in order to promote high standards for professional practice based on established counselor ethical standards and sensitivity to the complex family systems needs of a multicultural and ethnically diverse society. In addition, Derrick has gain the ability to apply systemically oriented theory to clinical services, integrating wellness approaches and relevant research through assessment and intervention with individuals and families. He has a desire to assist all students to prepare themselves for college. I believes that, with the right support and guidance, any committed student can go to college and succeed in life. "Use your mind and you will find great opportunities in life".
Coach Derrick is a co-director of Youth Elite Training. He is also the head coach of Dekalb County - Stevenson Middle school. With a winning season of 17-0, Derrick's team got first hand training of some of the practices of Youth Elite Training. He helps run sports camps and workshops throughout the Metro-Atlanta area/Gwinnett area. He is working closely with unsigned young clients obtain athletic scholarships in all sports to universities and colleges throughout the United States. This program is new to Youth Elite Training. We notice most athlete's families don't quite understand the process to transition from high school to college in sports. It is not left up to the high school coaches to take the lead in getting the student-athlete into college. This process starts in the 9th GRADE. College Scholarship money is waiting on your student-athlete. Come work with Youth Elite Training to get it.
Mario D. Anderson, PT, DPT - Advisory Board
Mario is a native of Pensacola, Florida. He has a Doctorate of Physical Therapy degree
from The Florida A&M University. He is currently the clinic director of
Physiotherapy Associates in Jonesboro, Georgia. Mario is a certified pitching
instructor by the National Pitching Association, Rob Dedeaux Research Institute
of the University of Southern California and specializes in mechanics training
of the rotational athlete (football, soccer, etc.). As a result of his background he has gained extensive knowledge in advanced pain assessment, medical screening & bio-mechanical differential diagnosis for Physical Therapists. My personal goal is to implement pre-habilitation/rehabilitation modalities, protocols, and fitness programs that are functional and/or cross-specific to the movement skills and/or physical workloads required to rotational athletes in their prepare-compete-repair/recover cycles.
from The Florida A&M University. He is currently the clinic director of
Physiotherapy Associates in Jonesboro, Georgia. Mario is a certified pitching
instructor by the National Pitching Association, Rob Dedeaux Research Institute
of the University of Southern California and specializes in mechanics training
of the rotational athlete (football, soccer, etc.). As a result of his background he has gained extensive knowledge in advanced pain assessment, medical screening & bio-mechanical differential diagnosis for Physical Therapists. My personal goal is to implement pre-habilitation/rehabilitation modalities, protocols, and fitness programs that are functional and/or cross-specific to the movement skills and/or physical workloads required to rotational athletes in their prepare-compete-repair/recover cycles.
Andre Croney - Basketball Fundamental Trainer & Analyst
Andre is a native of Georgia. He joined Youth Elite Training team with the passion to work with young athletes that need assistance in fundamental basketball skills. As a basketball analyst, Andre help athletes to connect with the reality of their actual passion for the game.
Brandon Croney - Basketball Fundamental Trainer & Analyst
Brandon is a native of Georgia. He joined Youth Elite Training team with the passion to work with young athletes that need assistance in fundamental basketball skills. As a basketball analyst, Brandon help athletes to connect with the reality of their actual passion for the game.