About Us
Athlete Performance and Olympic Weightlifting:
Our Approach to the Pursuit of Excellence
ChikaraSport provides athlete performance and Olympic weightlifting training. Founded on the latest scientific research and proven training methods in the area of athlete performance enhancement, our programs have been created to meet the needs of both the developmental and elite athlete who are striving to compete at their highest level.
We value the development of each athlete and believe that the process is as important as the goal. We understand that each athlete is unique and requires training tailored to meet his/her individual needs and goals. We believe in the importance of empowering our athletes by educating them throughout the training process so that they can be active and in control of their personal development.
Our Team
PERFORMANCE TEAM
Kris Kimura, MA, CSCS, Director of Athlete Performance
Andrew Trinkle, CSCS, Athlete Performance Specialist
Hannah Johnson, Athlete Performance Coach
Darius Constancio, Athlete Performance Coach
Jason Longfellow, Athlete Performance Coach
ADVISORY BOARD
Orr Limpisvasti, MD, Kerlan-Jobe Orthopaedic Clinic
Patricia Van Oosbree, PhD, Exercise Physiologist & Nutritionist
Dustin Nabhan, DC, DACBSP, CSCS, US Olympic Training Center
Ryan Jones, DPT, Athlete Rehabilitation Consultant
Troy Kimura, MA, Child Development Consultant
ChikaraSport Athlete Testimonials
“My training with ChikaraSport has made an enormously positive impact on my performance. Not only have I seen amazing results in my ability, I have been inspired to become more versed in the methodology behind proper and innovative strength training myself. ChikaraSport trainers have a unique ability to get athletes excited about what they do and how they can become better themselves.”
- Jesse Brown,
Attack, University of Minnesota Lacrosse
“We had some team building obstacles this week, the wall was one, and I had no fear or any problem because my upper body strength is up there. Thank you, ChikaraSport, for making me the fittest female in my platoon. ”
- SPC Jayme Trujillo, Intelligence Analyst,
305th Military Intelligence Battalion
"Coaching sessions not only help me understand more about lifting, but help me understand my athletes better as well."
- Dustin Nabhan, DC, DACBSP, CSCS,
Medical Staff, US Olympic Training Center