providER OF ATHLETIC TRAINING, fitness Training and POST-Rehabilitation (Exercise Therapy) TO THE BARTLETT AREA. WE ALSO PROVIDE Group Fitness AND FITNESS BOXING.

WE TRAIN ALL LEVELS OF ATHLETES FOR ALL SPORTS, INCLUDING:  FOOTBALL, BASEBALL, SOFTBALL, BASKETBALL, SOCCER, LACROSSE, HOCKEY, WRESTLING, VOLLEYBALL & GYMNASTICS   

OUR mission HAS BEEN to deliver TRAINING with client service excellence BY INCREASING Human Performance IN ALL AREAS. We institute progressive and systematic training methods - Increasing our clients' abilities to the fullest by employing scientifically-based training principals - deliverING results. 

"at blackline athletic, we explain the how's and the why's of our exercise techniques - and how IT results in improved performance. Our scientifically-based training, conjoined with highly-effective techniques in speed, strength, power, stability, flexibility, and plyometrics are designed to increase overall health, wellness and human performance."

BLACKLINE ATHLETIC IS based in bARTLETT, Il.  training is CONDUCTED IN THE BARTLETT AREA VIA ON-LOCATION.  spring to fall, spEED TRAINING IS HELD oUTdoors.  clients can also receIve at-home service.

alec Palella, OWNER, LEAD Speed & strength coach 

COACH ALEC PALELLA COMBINES REAL-WORLD ATHLETIC EXPERIENCE WITH PROVEN TRAINING KNOWLEDGE TO HELP ALL CLIENTS REACH THEIR OWN POTENTIAL. A GRADUATE OF CENTRAL MICHIGAN UNIVERSITY WITH A DEGREE IN BUSINESS ADMINSTRATION AND ENTRENEURSHIP, COACH PALELLA UNDERSTAND BOTH THE ATHLETIC AND OPERATIONAL SIDE OF BUSINESS. A FORMER THREE-SPORT VARSITY STANDOUT AT BARTLETT HIGH SCHOOL, HE EXCELLED IN FOOTBALL, BASKETBALL AND BASEBALL BEFORE COMPETING AS A DIVISION I STUDENT-ATHLETE FOR THE CENTRAL MICHIGAN CHIPPEWAS FOOTBALL PROGRAM. TRAINING UNDER ELITE COACHES AND FACING NATIONALLY RANKED OPPONENTS, HE GAINED THE FOUNDATION THAT NOW FUELS HIS COACHING PHILOSOPHY: EVERY ATHLETE AND CLIENT HAS UNIQUE STRENGTHS WAITing TO BE DEVELOPED THROUGH PERSONALIZED, HIgh-LEVEL PROGRAMMING THAT BUILDS SPEED, STRENGTH, AGILITY AND CONFIDENCE.  

COACH palella'S OWN ATHLETIC JOURNEY INCLUDED SETBACKS IN THE FORM OF TWO SEASON-ENDING INJURIES, WHICH GAVE HIM FIRST-HAND EXPERIENCE WITH ELITE-LEVEL PHYSICAL THERAPY, SUSTAINED REHAB, AND THE MENTAL TOUGHNESS REQUIRED TO OVERCOME ADVERSITY... THESE CHALLENGES TAUGHT HIM RESILIENCE AND SHAPED HIS UNDERSTANDING OF THE PHYSICAL AND MENTAL DEMANDS ATHLETES FACE, LESSONS HE NOW APPLIES AS A COACH. HIS PROGRAMS PREPARE JUNIOR, HIGH SCHOOL, COLLEGIATE ATHLETES AND ACTIVE ADULTS NOT ONLY TO IMPROVE PERFORMACE, BUT CULTIVATE LIFELONG HABITS OF DISCIPLINE, WELLNESS AND PERSEVERANCE WITH EMPATHY AND PERSPECTIVE GAINING FROM HIS OWN RECOVERY AND GROWTH.

jIM tANG SERVES AS an ADVISOR for BLACKLINE ATHLETIC. Coach Tang is A CERTIFIED Performance Enhancement Specialist (NASM-PES) with the National Academy of Sports Medicine.

  EXPERIENCE

BLACKLINE'S collective experience, education and knowledge consists of nationally certified trainers from elite NCCA accredited agencies in Human Performance Training, affiliated with award-winning hospitals, and FORMALLY EDUCATED in the fields of Kinesiology, Sports Physiology and Exercise Science. 

Additionally, our staff are current and former athletes who bring insight into Athletic Development, Leadership Development and teaching ADVANCED Physical Education. 

TEAMS   •   GROUPS   •   1-ON-1

TEAMS  /  GROUPs  (7+ PErsons) 

seven or more (7+) PERSONS participating in a sports performance or fitness program. An excellent introduction or intermediate-level exposure to improving performance and uses diverse group training techniques. Places strong emphasis technique, teamwork, sportsmanship, discipline and healthly competition while working with others from various levels and backgroundS.

GROUPS  (2-6 PErsons) 

two to six (2 - 6) PERSONS participating in a training program who share mutual goals or objectives. This option is small enough to focus on specified, intensive training, yet large enough to challenge other areas of skill that will enhance the person's overall performance. Integrity of training is barely sacraficed, making semi-private training a cost-effective option.

1-ON-1

for a single person receiving undivided attention. Sessions are uniquely designed and customized to address specific skills or areas of weakness for the client. 1-on-1 training provides close, direct and continuous supervision to strengthening weaknesses, as well as, sharpening SPECIFIC skills the client would like to excel or master. 

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PLEDGE OF EXCELLENCE

BLACKLINE Extends A pledge of excellence to personalized treatment using our experience, knowledge and the most functional equipment available. The integrity of our programs is held to the highest standard and is constantly adapted to the latest, scientifically-based trends in the professional fitness and sports performance industry. Our business is built on building strong relationships with you. To ensure this, BLACKLINE'S DIRECTOr, James Tang is directly involved in as many training activities possible in order to sustain program QUALITY. If you wish james Tang's involvement in your training program, please contact us - WE WILL DO OUR BEST TO ACCOMODATE YOUR REQUEST.

FEES & PAYMENT POLICY

BLACKLINE ATHLETIC does not publish a majority of fees on-line for proprietary reasons. We consistently weigh and compare the level of professional treatment, value and PROGRAM quality to our competitors. By doing this, we can assure that our fees are EXTREMELY fair and competitive. Customized training fees are priced based on the exercise perscription. Training HELD at ON-LOCATIONS or with partner facilities haVE set pricing with discounts for bulk pACKAGES. ON-SITE Team, semi-private and group training pricing is based on total number of participants. 1-on-1 training is offered at a competitve, four (4), EIGHT (8) OR ten-BUndle rate (AND are renewable). ALL SESSIONS ARE ON A 'USE IT OR LOSE IT' BASIS. ALL SESSIONS ARE SOLD ON A 100% PRE-PAYMENT BASIS. CAMPS & GROUPS REQUIRE 100% PRE-PAYMENT. NO MAKE-UPS ARE AVAILABLE FOR ABSENTEES FROM SEMI-PRIVATE OR CAMP SESSIONS. UNUSED SESSIONS EXPIRE AFTER 90 DAYS

ZELLE / VENMO & CHECKS Are ALL accepted:

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APPOINTMENTS   |   CANCELLATIONS   |   'NO-SHOW' POLICY

BLACKLINE ATHLETIC HAS AN APPOINTMENT-based SYSTEM.  mANY TIME-SLOTS ARE considereD 'PRIME-TIME'.  any cancelled session by the client WITHIN 24-HOURS OF a CONFIRMED APPOINTMENT time, will be SUBJECT TO a forfeited SESSION fee. 'NO-SHOW'S' ARE AUTOMATICALLY forfeited THE SESSION fee. ALL sessions ARE under A "USE it OR LOSE it" basis within a designated period. CLIENTS ARE RESPONSIBLE FOR full USAGE AND FULFILLMENT OF all TRAINING Purchased. ALL PRE-PAID, UN-USED SESSIONS EXPIRE ninety (90) DAYS AFTER PURCHASE - SORRY, NO REFUNDS available. ANY SESSIONS CANCELLED BY BLACKLINE ATHLETIC RESULT IN A CREDIT OF EQUAL VALUE. THANK YOU FOR YOUR UNDERSTANDING.