At WCS Gattone Sports Performance, our mission is simple: to create superb performance results for each and every athlete we train. Whether you are working toward a spot on the varsity team, earning a college scholarship or making it to the pros, we are dedicated to providing you with the optimal training you need to reach your goal.
We don’t believe in a one-program-fits-all approach to training. We know that each athlete is different and has unique training needs. We custom-tailor programs to meet those needs and personally work with our athletes at every session. The combination of our expert coaching staff and outstanding training programs has produced national and Olympic champions, and we are confident we can achieve the performance level you desire.
What Sets Our Training Programs Apart:
- All athletes are trained as individuals.
- Every athlete receives a personalized performance evaluation which is used to plan training.
- The improvement of ALL physical qualities; flexibility, injury prevention, strength, speed/agility, and fitness are addressed.
- The latest research, technologies and methods in the field of human performance are utilized to achieve results.
Coaching Staff
We have put together an elite training staff that is unique in the sports performance filed. We have spent decades working with athletes in a variety of sports on the collegiate, national, and international stage. We look forward to working with you!
Our staff includes:
Mike Gattone, CSCS, Director of Sports Performance:
As Director of Sports Performance Mike designed and personally supervises the programming and methods at all our facilities. Mike has more than 20 years’ experience in the strength and conditioning field and has presented at clinics and seminars worldwide. Mike trained the 2000 Olympic Gold Medalist in women’s weightlifting and has served as the Assistant Strength and Conditioning Coach of the Chicago Bulls, as well as Manager of Coaching Development for the US Olympic Committee.
Roger Nielsen, Senior Weightlifting Coach:
Roger is currently the Head Coach of the USA Junior National Weightlifting Team and has served as the Head Coach for the 1992 US Olympic Weightlifting Team as well as numerous other international teams.
Congratulations to Coach Roger Nielsen who was named Head Coach for Team USA Weightlifting at the 2007 Pan-American Games in Rio de Janeiro.
Also this month Roger and Coach Mike Gattone were invited to attend and speak at the USA Weightlifting International Coaching Symposium at the Olympic Training Center in Colorado Springs, Colorado. Roger spoke on the preparation of high level athletes and Mike spoke on training women and young athletes.
Training Programs
Total Sports Performance Training
Our most comprehensive service is geared toward the development of key athletic performance components. This program is offered for athletes ages 13+ and includes:
- Comprehensive evaluation of the athlete, including experience, injuries, posture, mobility, stability, power, speed, and agility
- Individually designed program based on the athlete’s needs, age, sport, experience, and results of the evaluation
- Constant monitoring of progress through computerized examination of training content and applicable testing
Total Sports Performance Training is conducted in small groups with a high ratio of coaches to athletes. Sessions last 90 minutes and cover all aspects of athletic performance: mobility, stability, power, linear and lateral speed, strength, core conditioning, and appropriate corrective exercises
Professional/Advanced Athlete Performance Training
One-on-one training for professional and advanced athletes which includes all the components of Total Sports Performance Training and is targeted toward the unique needs of these top-tier athletes.
Club/Team Group Training & Consultation
This program is designed to meet the needs of sports clubs that want to do group training at the field or gym where they regularly meet. The program focuses on mobility, movement, and injury prevention exercises and includes a “take home” menu of exercises.
Windy City Olympic Weightlifting Club
Club programs are designed for male and female athletes ages 13-21 that are interested in the exciting power sport of Olympic-style weightlifting. Opportunites abound in this sport for athletes regardless of gender or body size, including travel to local, national, and international competitions.
Our Locations
Each of our facilities has the best equipment available for our athlete’s training needs. The Buffalo Grove and Naperville locations have physical therapy/sports medicine clinics on site.
For information on any of our training programs please call our main office:
847-947-7398
Buffalo Grove
1555 Barclay Blvd
Buffalo Grove, IL 60089
Naperville
616 A W 5th Ave
Naperville, IL 60563