Champion Sports Advantage, LLC

Training In: Off-Ice Strength & Conditioning * On-Ice Freestyle

About Us

© Champion Sports Advantage, LLC 2005 - 2011

Last Updated: May 11, 2012

Garrett J. Krug, MS

Education:

1. •2002 - Master’s Degree - Benedictine University, Lisle, IL. with a degree in Fitness Management with an emphasis in Exercise Physiology and Management.
   

2. •2000 - Bachelors of Science, Carthage College, Kenosha, WI. with a degree in Exercise and Sports Science and Business Administration
   

Training Experience:

1. •Twelve years in private figure skating instruction under Nan Lee Gunderman and Carol Nitti Ueck.
   

2. •Eight years in private instruction in tumbling and trampoline under Megan Cunningham (former World Tumbling Champion) and Shaun Kempton (former member of Australian World Gymnastic Team).
   

3. •Ten years of competition experience through the Midwest, as well as Regional, Sectional and National Competitor.
   

Awards and Achievements:

1. •Worked with many Junior National, Sectional, National and International level competitors for both Strength Training and on-ice Power Lessons.
   

2. •Presented numerous Workshops for Champion Sports Advantage - 2006 to present.
   

3. •Presented at “Charleston Champion Skating Seminar” in Charleston, SC - March 2011
   

4. •Presented at “Competitive Training Series” in Rochester, MN - April 2011
   

5. •Faculty member in Strength and Conditioning portion of Team 2010 Novice Camp at U.S. Nationals in St. Louis, MO - January 2006
   

6. •Faculty Member in Strength and Conditioning portion of “Reach for the Stars” at Junior Nationals in Phoenix, AZ - December 2002.
   

7. •Conducted the Strength and Conditioning portion of Advanced Training Camp at Lake Forest Academy in Lake Forest, IL - July 2001.
   

8. •Conducted the Strength and Conditioning portion of USFSA Adult Training Camp at Seven Bridges Ice Arena, Woodridge, IL - June 2001.
   

9. •Was an article contributor for off-icestrength.com.
   

10. •Regional, Midwestern and National Competitor.
    

11. •Passed USFSA Junior Moves in the Field, 5th Figure and Novice Freestyle Tests.
    

12. •Recipient of the Rockford Park District’s “Sports Achievement Award” - 1993.
    

Professional Experience:

1. •August 2006 - Present: Director of Athlete Development, Champion Sports Advantage, LLC, Willowbrook, IL.
   

2. •August 2006 - Present: Professional Figure Skating Instructor, Darien Sportsplex, Darien, IL.
   

3. •2001 - 2006: Professional Figure Skating Instructor and Head of Off-Ice Strength & Conditioning Program, Seven Bridges Ice Arena, Woodridge, IL
   

4. •2000 - 2001: Professional Figure Skating Instructor, Rocket Ice Arena, Bolingbrook, IL.
   

5. •1997 - Present: Professional Off-Ice Training Instructor in Tumbling, Trampoline and Weight Training for skaters.
   

6. •1996 - 2000: Professional Figure Skating Instructor, Kenosha County Ice Arena, Kenosha, WI.
   

7. •1992 - 1996: Junior Professional, Riverview Ice House, Rockford, IL.
   

Organization Memberships:

1. •National Strength and Conditioning Association since 2000.
   

2. •Professional Skater’s Association since 1996.
   

3. •United States Figure Skating Association since 1986.

    Skaters must first become athletes in order to become accomplished in their sport is the philosophy-driving Champion Sports Advantage. If the skaters have the necessary strength, stamina, speed, power, agility, mobility, flexibility and movement capabilities it will allow them to become more athletic. This in turn will help them to become better skaters on the ice.  This is accomplished through sound exercise technique, hard work, dedication and getting into the gym to lift weights. In classes, the athletes will learn just how far they can push themselves.