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OPT CCP Exercise Physiology: Assessment Level 1 SOLD OUT

June 1-2, 2012

Optimum Performance Training

9312 E Raintree Drive - Scottsdale, AZ

OPT CCP Exercise Physiology: Program Design Level 1

June 4-6, 2012

Optimum Performance Training

9312 E Raintree Drive - Scottsdale, AZ

OPT Fitness Athlete Season Prep Camp June 2012

June 7-8, 2012

OPT - International Centre for Fitness and Performance

9312 E Raintree Drive - Scottsdale, AZ

OPT Fitness Athlete Season Prep Camp, Sept 2012

September 7-8, 2012

Optimum Performance Training (OPT)

9312 E. Raintree, Scottsdale, AZ

Exercise Selection Module (X-Select 1.0) - Weight Training

September 9-10, 2012

Optimum Performance Training (OPT)

9312 E Raintree Drive, Scottsdale, AZ

OPT CCP Level 1 Nutrition Sept 2012

September 28-29, 2012

OPT - International Centre for Fitness and Performance

9312 E Raintree Drive - Scottsdale, AZ

OPT CCP Level 1 Life Coaching Sept 2012

September 30-Oct 1, 2012

OPT - International Centre for Fitness and Performance

9312 E Raintree Drive - Scottsdale, AZ

OPT CCP Exercise Physiology: Assessment Level 1

November 2-3, 2012

Optimum Performance Training (OPT)

9312 E. Raintree Drive, Scottsdale, AZ

OPT CCP Exercise Physiology: Program Design Level 1

November 5-7, 2012

Optimum Performance Training (OPT)

Scottsdale, AZ

A Message from James about

NEW ONLINE CCP's!!

Find out more HERE

Here's what Previous Athlete Camp Attendees have to say:

"I'm a whole new athlete/person since attending the OPT Camp. James gave lots of insider advice that I could apply instantly; nutritional changes, breathing techniques, mental approaches, as well as physical suffering that brought insight and growth. At the athlete camp I was surrounded by other solid competitors; great camaraderie as well as learning from seeing their approach and intensity. I am a humble guy so I say this only as a thanks, results speaks volumes; 1st place in the CF Open masters age 45-49! Even better; 2011 open I finished 44th in the mid Atlantic, this year my scores at age 45yrs old would have placed me 25th in the Mid Atlantic! One year older and up 19 places, pretty freakin stoked!"

-Jerry Hill

"The OPT athlete camp really allowed me to compare myself to other top athletes and see where I was improving and where I needed to improve to be competitive. The information regarding nutritional strategies, pacing, and training during lectures in between the workouts was some of the most useful advice I've ever heard as an athlete. If you consider yourself an athlete and scores, placings, and rankings matter to you, then flying to Arizona for this camp should be near the top of your list. I plan on going again at least once every year"

-Colin Jenkins

"The OPT Athlete Camp was a great experience. Getting to train under the presence of James FitzGerald and Max was motivating in itself. It was great getting to put a face with some of the names you see on the Big Dawg blog and getting to train with them. I learned great insight to myself as an athlete and about the differences in athletes. We are all individual and with the level of athletes we are competing against, it is that much more important to understand yourself as an athlete and this really helped with that. I definitely plan to attend another Camp as soon as I can. Thanks James again for going above and beyond!"

-Michael McIlroy

"From the moment I walked in the door @ OPT I felt at home. James, Max and Nat where all there as passionate professionals ready to allow us be athletes.
This was no ordinary training camp. Most training camps I've been to are just a beat down. Anyone can do that. Anyone can be thrown a bucket load of training and call it a camp! This camp was tough just like a camp can be but, what made it legit was that it's execution had purpose.
What we all got was well thought out testing, personal analysis of those tests and more Importantly discussion on how we could all go about being better. Mix that with a team atmosphere and you had the perfect environment for 2 days of athletic training bliss! I'd recommend this to any fitness athlete who takes what they do seriously and is committed to being better."

Ross Blake

Here's what previous CCP attendees have to say:

"Keep up the quality work, can't wait to learn more. Thank-you OPT Team you have done an amazing job at educating and helping your peers."
Heather Gillespie, Co-Owner/Coach, CrossFit Lethbridge

"Fantastic course. Tons of useful information, all of it immediately applicable to training and coaching at my own box."
Tyler Sanden, Co-Owner/Coach, CrossFit Athlete Inside

"I can see how this coaching program will far exceed all the other 'training' courses that are out there. I learned so much this weekend - thank-you, James!"
Megan Chernesky, Calgary, AB

"It was extremely valuable. I learned more valuable info in 2 days than in full year of traditional teaching in college. The usability is key and very exciting for the future of fitness and overall health."
David Weaver, Inner Icon Fitness
Lead Coach/co-owner

"I think the directions James is going is the future of personal training."
Parker Scott Craig, Desoto CrossFit
Owner/Coach

"These seminars are going to be the new standard of excellence."
Geoff Aucoin, OPT Coach

"Scored the overall event “10 out of 10."
CJ Martin, CrossFit Invictus
Owner/Coach

"Information has real life value."
Chantal Theberge, CrossFit Calgary Coach

"Possibly the most informative seminar I’ve been to…. I came away with countless nuggets."
Scott Hagnas, CrossFit Portland Owner/Coach

"Was a very useful process for me to go through. It opened my eyes more than I thought. It is always great to come to something that challenges me both mentally and physically."
Colin Hill, High School Educator
Calgary, AB

"I love how all info covered was immediately useful and implementable."
Chad Benko, CrossFit Saskatoon Owner/Coach

"Seeing the progressions used in assessment and being able to practice and apply them to others was very helpful in learning. Can’t wait to dig into the other modules - Fantastic event."
Dutch Lowy, DutchLowy.com, Owner/Coach

"I learned more about myself in relation to the material that I will be able to apply to others. It’s a honor to be in the program."
Nancy Mansolino, Financial Coach, Calgary, AB

"I feel like this module will save me years of trial and error in coaching. The people I coach will benefit from my attendance on Monday."
Kris Hallee, CrossFit Calgary Coach

"Phenomenal stuff!! I love adding more tools to the tool box and I have a bunch more to test drive after this weekend."
Jeremy Myers, owner Projectfit,
Trainer Crossfit Littleton

"I thought the seminar was very organized and well thought out. James attention to detail and scientific approach to fitness and overall well-being sets this seminar apart from the rest. The information in the assessment module is the perfect primer for the seminars yet to come and the real-life application is key. As amazing as this seminar was, I can't wait for the remaining seminars."
Trish Davis, CrossFit San Diego Coach

"I think the most valuable aspect was the energy training and science behind it. It really opened my eyes to what “training” to get better vs. just doing random shit is all about. Learning how to individualize the program to each person was priceless."
Colin Jenkins, CrossFit Ventura Co-Owner/Coach

"Spending the time with James is broadening my growth as an athlete, coach and human being. The program is the bees knees in fitness. THANKS MATE."
Ben Kelly, CrossFit Performance Owner/Coach

A Message from James re: NEW ONLINE CCP's!!

I am excited to announce that we are now offering online OPT CCP modules.
The 2 courses that I instruct personally that I love doing; 1. Physical Assessment and 2. Program Design will now be offered online. In early January I spent weeks filming and filming and filming these courses. I never realized the energy and effort that I have put into these teachings over time.
It also made me realize that with the small changes that have occurred over time in the modules and the layout of what is contained in the course, that I am proud to offer these online.
I believe the pieces within the Assessment - anthropometrics, levels of physical testing, movement analysis and work capacity testing allow the coach to have a super start to clients on the road to increased fitness
I think that the pieces within the Program Design - weight training protocols (reps/sets/rest/tempo), energy systems training, prioritizing, planning and periodizing as well as philosophy segments on training is superior to most design programs in covering a broad spectrum of what is entailed in starting, balanced and high level fitness.

Of course teaching the courses in-person is a treat for me. I love the attitudes, the questions, the T-shirts, the conversations, the friendships made, etc...and will continue to do this as I love it; BUT, I am doing the system and the overall community a disservice if I choose not to expand this to the folks that cannot travel to AZ to do a module. I struggled personally with this for years but have realized that I LOVE COACHING, so therefore, why would I want to give up that to others to pass on, when I can still do it myself the way I want to do it..... just through another medium. There are of course philosophical items to be discussed that the forums and support on the CCP site will have.
We also have an FAQ section on our CCP page to go over some questions folks might have as well as some sneak peaks on what this will look like over the next few weeks to come, so stay tuned!
In addition to the 2 online modules, I have also released the online OPT Experience course which was designed to suit all levels of experience within the fitness community. The goal of the course is to give some direct takeaways for coaches, athletes, and general fitness enthusiasts while also giving a lower cost option to learn more about what we do at OPT. The course gives a glimpse at all aspects of the OPT CCP program and explains how and why we teach what we teach.

So now that offer is available, I hope you love it as much as I did making it happen. Sign up h ere

Onward.
James