Author: Allan Phillips
Allan Phillips, SFG II, SFB, CSCS, TSAC-F is co-owner of Pike Athletics based in San Antonio, Texas. He began his journey in the world of strength more than fifteen years ago as an under-powered college golfer desperate for longer drives. Exposure to leading minds in the Functional Movement Screen and the Titleist Performance Institute certifications inspired him to pursue more intense study of kettlebell and bodyweight training. Since earning his SFB at the inaugural SFB Certification in 2013, Allan has assisted at several SFB Certifications and Courses throughout the United States.
Allan specializes in working with endurance athletes in strength development and injury prevention and is a certified coach with USA Triathlon and the American Swimming Coaches Association. His athletes have captured U.S. National Championships in cycling, track and field, and triathlon, and have represented the United States at multiple international competitions. Allan remains competitive himself as a leading age group triathlete and internationally ranked Speedgolfer.
Along with his coaching, Allan is currently on active duty in the United States Army, where he has worked in a variety of human performance optimization roles, including movement screening, body composition improvement, and water confidence training for special operations candidates.
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