About Me

I’m Conrad Groves, a Performance Coach & Personal Trainer with 10+ years of experience, specializing in youth strength & conditioning and long‑term athlete development. I hold certifications from the International Sports Science Association (ISSA) and the International Youth Conditioning Association (IYCA), and I’m currently pursuing my B.S. in Exercise Science to further elevate the quality of my coaching.

I was a high school athlete attending Smithfield-Selma Senior High in Smithfield, NC (c/o 2000) lettering in football, basketball and track.  I ran track for 2 years unattached at North Carolina Central University competing in the 400 meter dash.  NCCU is were I found my love for training (even though I was an art major) that fostered a life long love affair with pushing the limits of the human body. I served 11 years in the United States Air Force (Security Forces) where I earned the rank of Staff Sargent and gained my Certified Personal Training in 2016.  That's when the flood gates opened.  I went on to become a Physical Training Leader (PTL) and got more certs through the International Sports Science Association (ISSA) and the International Youth Conditioning Association (IYCA) geared toward youth fitness and long-term athletic development.  I'm currently an assistant men's varsity basketball /strength & conditioning coach at American Leadership Academy - Johnston in Clayton, NC. A husband and a father of four, three of which are active athletes and the youngest is heading in that direction as well.

My approach is adaptable, intuitive, and athlete‑centered—because no two athletes are the same. I design training that meets each athlete exactly where they are and helps them progress safely, efficiently, and confidently.   

I take a science-based approach to training and I love to try new things, research and investigate new trends and experiment with new methods.  Give me a call or send me an email if you have any questions about my background or training philosophy. I look forward to hearing from you.