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Michael Leavell
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MICHAEL LEAVELL

Performance Specialist · South Denver Metro

Training built for developing lacrosse athletes, boys and girls, from middle school on up. Train with Michael in person in the South Denver metro area, or virtually from anywhere.

B.S. Exercise ScienceCSCS · NSCAExercise Physiologist · ACSM
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Meet Michael

BUILT FOR DEVELOPING ATHLETES

Michael specializes in teen athletes, and he's known for how well he connects with them and keeps them motivated. Many of his clients stay with him through middle school, high school and into college because they love their results, his training style and how much he cares.

He gets it firsthand. As a teen, Michael struggled to put on weight and muscle. Today he competes in powerlifting meets. He puts everything into every athlete he works with.

He's a Performance Specialist at Elite Performance Center in Denver and a former Assistant Performance Coach at the University of Colorado Colorado Springs, where he worked with women's lacrosse, softball and men's basketball. His background includes a Paralympics internship at the U.S. Olympic & Paralympic Training Center, five years as a personal trainer and work as a physical therapy technician.

Experience
  • Performance Specialist, Elite Performance Center (Denver)
  • Assistant Performance Coach, UCCS: women's lacrosse, softball and men's basketball
  • Paralympics internship, USOPC Training Center
  • 5 years as a personal trainer
  • Physical therapy technician
Off the field
Competing in powerlifting meets (551 lb deadlift and counting) and hiking Colorado trails with his dog, Chandler.
His story

THEN & NOW

Michael knows what it's like to be the kid who can't put on muscle. Years of consistent, smart work took him from his senior year of high school to competing in powerlifting meets. That's the patience and belief he brings to every athlete.

Senior year of high school
THENSenior year of high school
Today: a 551 lb deadlift
NOWToday: a 551 lb deadlift
What Michael works on

FOR HIGHER PERFORMANCE

Strength

Age-appropriate strength work that builds real muscle and power, for the field and for life.

Speed & agility

First-step quickness, change of direction and the conditioning to keep going all game.

Mobility

Range of motion and movement quality, so athletes move better and feel better.

Injury prevention & recovery

Training shaped by his physical therapy background to help athletes stay healthy and bounce back.

Start here · Free for X Pass families

FREE 30-MINUTE CONSULT

Interested in virtual training? Start with a free 30-minute consult with Michael. Athletes are welcome, and so are parents or any family member. It's not a workout. It's a chance to:

  • Go over your athlete's goals
  • Get a recommended training plan that fits your budget and schedule
  • Get to know Michael a bit and see if it's a good fit
Optional add-on
Virtual movement screening

Want a closer look at how your athlete moves? Add a virtual movement screening for a reduced X Pass fee, set by Michael. Just ask when you book your consult.

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The consult is free. No workout, no pressure.

Two ways to train

TRAIN WITH MICHAEL

Anywhere

VIRTUAL 1:1 TRAINING

Personalized sessions over video, with a plan your athlete can follow at home, at the field or in the gym. Available anywhere.

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X Pass members: mention code XCELERATELAX26.

Elite Performance Center
In person · South Denver metro

ELITE PERFORMANCE CENTER

Athletes in the South Denver metro area can train with Michael in person at Elite Performance Center, with hands-on coaching and full gym equipment.

South Denver metro, Colorado · eliteperformco.com ↗

In the gym

IN THE GYM

Michael on the force platesMichael deadlifting
Trainer tips

TIPS FROM MICHAEL

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Member code
XCELERATELAX26
X Pass member offer
Specially priced training packages for members

Mention code XCELERATELAX26 when you reach out to Michael and ask about available X Pass specially priced training packages.

READY TO GET STARTED?

Email Michael to book your free 30-minute consult (athletes and parents welcome), or to set up in-person sessions if you're local. Mention code XCELERATELAX26 for member pricing.
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