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Phase 1 Elite Academy, Recruiting, Training, and NIL is a complete system that provides every resourse that an athlete needs to accomplish their goals.

Welcome

Welcome to our website! Since 2003 we have been commited to the development of student-athletes. We hope that you will see the value in the services and opportunities that we offer.

Here are some of them:

Elite Sports Academy


Comprehensive academic and performance program designed for student-athletes in grades 6-8.

Athlete Performance Training and Recovery

Comprehensive development program focused on strength, explosive power, movement, and recovery for student-athletes 10+

Athlete Recruiting & NIL


Comprehensive recruiitng and NIL program designed to maximize exposure and create opportunities.

PHASE 1 ELITE VISION

BY MIKE WATERS


Phase 1: Your Path to Success as a Student-Athlete


For over 21 years, Phase 1 has built a reputation in the sports industry by delivering exceptional results in performance training, recovery, nutrition, and—most importantly—recruiting and NIL.


Our first step to ensuring your success is creating your personalized “Game Plan.” Once it’s complete, your journey begins.


Student-athletes who commit to our full program—training, recovery, nutrition, and recruiting—are guaranteed to see results.


How do we know? The numbers speak for themselves:


✅ Thousands of athletes have started on the varsity level
✅ Over 800 athletes have earned full-ride scholarships
✅ Dozens have gone on to play at the professional level


The only question is… Are you next?

WHAT WE OFFER

Our #1 Priority is to develop complete student-athletes

Athlete Performance

  • Strength & Conditioning

  • Speed, Agility, Quickness

  • Explosive Strength

  • Mobility and Flexibility

Athlete Recovery

  • Cold Plunge

  • Red Light Therapy

  • Infrared Sauna

  • Normatec Compression

Athletes Recruiting & NIL

  • Athlete Evaluation

  • Recruiting Campaign

  • NIL Projection

  • Marketing Plan

WHY PHASE 1

Our Mission: Unlocking Your Full Potential

At Phase 1, our mission is simple: help aspiring student-athletes develop a competitor’s mentality, reach their full potential, and achieve the highest levels of success.

For over 21 years, we’ve mentored thousands of athletes in every aspect of development, providing:


✅ Performance training
✅ Sports-specific skills training
✅ Recovery & nutrition
✅ Recruiting and NIL support
✅ Combines & showcases

If you’re serious about your future, you must do everything possible to put yourself in the best position for success. That way, you’ll never have to wonder, “What if?”

So work hard, train harder, and commit fully to your journey. One day, you’ll look back and know it was all worth it.

START YOUR JOURNEY WITH PHASE 1

During your free consultation we will discuss the best overall program for your goals!

FREE

CONSULTATION

  • Background

  • Goals

  • Game Plan

CREATE

GAME PLAN

  • Training

  • Nutrition

  • Supplementation

  • Recovery

  • Academy

  • Recruiting

CREATE

SCHEDULE

  • Days/Time of Training

  • Supplement Schedule

  • Recovery Schedule

TEAM

Mike Waters

Founder

Jonathan Jones

Operations Manager

Trumaine Johnson

Performance Trainer

NASM CPT | Barbell Rehab Method Certified | Former NFL cornerback with 8 years of experience

Originally from Stockton, California, I'm dedicated to helping individuals achieve their fitness goals and transform their lives.

Chris Reuther

Head Performance Trainer

NASM CPT | NASM PES | NASM CES | NASM Behavioral Change Specialist

CPR/AED Certified

10+ years of full time training, across 3 different states. Working with athletes of every level from youth to pro in a variety of performance settings: Rehab from injury, strength & conditioning, explosive power, speed & agility, position-specific training!

Aaron Medina

Performance Trainer

NASM CPT | PPSC Pain-Free-Knees Certified | Barbell Rehab Certified | Pulse PEMF Certified | CPR/AED Certified

4+ years in the health & wellness industry. I found my passion of training athletes when I started as an intern at Phase 1 Elite, before becoming a Performance Trainer here.

Arabella Dye

Front Desk Manager

Vince Womack

Academy Academic Counselor

WHAT PEOPLE SAY

The trainers and staff at Phase 1 are great. With their help, my daughter got multiple scholarship offers and is now a starter in college. If you're a parent like me and your kid wants to not only be good but also be noticed, then you need Mike and the team at Phase 1!

Mrs. Jacobsen

Mother of Avery Jacobsen, WKU Soccer

I have had the phenomenal pleasure of working out with Gym coaches as a client and friend throughout the course of the last year. Their magnetic personalities ensure that a friendship will inevitably develop throughout the training course.

Julia Smith

Manager at iStep Co.

I came here to acquire the shape of my body I had half a year ago. I was quite surprised with a range of services they offered me.Moreover, you can benefit from their group training.

Alisa Milano

Designer at Viper Ltd.

START YOUR JOURNEY WITH PHASE 1

"Whether you're the parent of an aspiring student-athlete, or you are the athlete that wants to be at the top of your game.We'll give you everything you need to become the best and most successful person you can Be"

— Mike Waters

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