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Director of Athletic Performance

Joe McKay

Athletic Performance
Hey Everyone! My name is Joe McKay, and I'm the Director of Sports Performance at Pursuit! In this role, I oversee all training of athletes ranging from elementary school, all the way up to college athletes and beyond! I also oversee all of our team training, ensuring that everyone has a smooth on-boarding and a great experience! I started the Pursuit Sports Performance Program in 2020, and every moment of it has been exciting, challenging, and incredibly rewarding.

Growing up, my life revolved around playing sports. I would always find myself excited for practice, excited for games, and I enjoyed the 'process' that it took to be successful. I went to a a small highschool in the town of Akron, CO and was able to be a part of many successful athletic teams. This is where my love of the weight room and the 'process' started. I was blessed with a great high school football and strength coach, Brian Christensen, who ignited the flame for me and my career. After high school, I went on to play football at Colorado State University, and here is where I found that the weight room and performance training could really set me apart, and give me the mental edge to compete in Division 1 football. After college football was over, to finish my Health and Exercise Science degree, I went to intern for a semester at the University of Nebraska, and spent my months there in the weight room with the football team, learning and observing. After my internship, I went back to Colorado State and spent three years as a Graduate Assistant Strength Coach, where I also earned my Masters in Education. From Colorado State, I went into the private sector of strength and conditioning and athletic performance, and I have been here ever since! Pursuit is my home, and I hope to be able to show all of you the incredible facility, as well as the passionate and elite level coaching!

CREDENTIALS & CERTIFICATIONS

Graduate Assistant Strength Coach | CSU

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