ABOUT
Philadelphia Area Sports Training (PHAST) was created in 2015 by a group of like-minded fitness professionals. Paul Kenny joined forces with Chris Marino and shared with him his passion for training youth athletes. 10 years later, and over 500+ athletes, PHAST is the premier training facility in the Philadelphia Area.
COACHING STAFF
Our team of certified fitness professionals are dedicated to helping every athlete reach their full potential for their sport, and in the training facility. The energy our staff provides is electric, and the training our athletes receive will help them elevate their game to the next level. Every performance coach at PHAST is a former athlete at the high school, collegiate, or professional level. We understand what it takes to be a student-athlete, and use our experiences to build strong relationships with all of our athletes!
What Sets Us Apart?
Certified Strength & Conditioning Specialists
Certified Speed & Agility Coaches
Training for athletes by athletes
Educate athletes on WHY they perform specific movements
Customized Training Program
To gain acceptance into our program, athletes must complete our Performance Evaluation, which includes a Functional Movement Screen and Performance Assessment. During the assessment, our Coaching Staff will evaluate the athlete’s readiness to train, evaluate movement competency, identify injury risk factors, and collect quantitative measurements to compare improvements in performance over time.
Upon acceptance into the program, PHAST athletes receive a Customized Training Plan designed specifically to meet them where they are in the development process. Our Program Design team will take into consideration a variety of factors to ensure long term improvement, including: age, experience, previous and current injuries, areas that need improvement, sport, and season.
how does it work?
At our training facility, we are committed to providing a high-performance environment where athletes receive the focused attention they need to excel. We maintain a 1 to 6 coach-to-athlete ratio, ensuring every individual gets the guidance, feedback, and support necessary to reach their full potential.
Athletes train anywhere from 2 to 5 times per week, depending on their specific goals, sport, and schedule. Each training session follows a proven structure designed to maximize results and minimize risk of injury:
Dynamic Warm-Up – Every session begins with movement prep to activate key muscle groups, improve mobility, and get the body ready to work.
Speed & Power Development – We focus on acceleration, deceleration, agility, and explosive power using sport-specific drills and plyometrics.
Strength Training – Athletes follow a customized program tailored to their sport, training age, and individual goals. Our strength work is built on a foundation of proper technique, progressive overload, and injury prevention.
Energy System Development (ESD) – We finish with conditioning tailored to each athlete’s sport demands, whether that means high-intensity intervals, aerobic capacity work, or recovery-focused efforts.
Injury Prevention
We understand the demands placed on today’s’ young athletes. The advent of single sport specialization has significantly increased the risks associated with participation. Compared to a decade ago, athletes have more postural and strength imbalances, are participating in their sport for a greater number of hours per week, and experience injuries with greater variation and severity. Factors that contribute to injuries include:
Showing up to Pre-Season Out-of-Shape
Failing to build enough Strength in the off-season to support the demands of the sport
Failing to keep up Training In-Season
What Can I Do?
At PHAST, we take injury prevention seriously. Our goal is to bullet-proof our athletes by:
1. Optimizing Movement Potential
2. Increasing Joint Stability
3. Maximizing Core Strength
4. Improving Overall Strength