1-on-1 Sessions
Arm Swing Academy is trusted by:
Breakthrough Sessions:
Two same day 2-hour sessions
Comprehensive arm swing analysis
Strength/Movement training
On-court - working on arm swing mechanics
Custom program addressing limitations
Follow-up player profile with video analysis
Follow-up video call 4-6 weeks after session
Cost: $950
Private Sessions:
60 minute sessions
Arm swing analysis
Strength/movement training
On-court mechanic coaching
'Homework' drills + exercises
Personalized feedback
Sessions in Edmonton, Alberta
Cost: $250
If you’re ready to take your arm swing to the next level, book a session with Coach Neall or Coach Nick.
Get ready to hit harder with less pain - and to keep your body healthy and game ready!
Private Sessions with Coach Neall + Coach Nick are hosted at
Level 1 Sports in Edmonton, Alberta
1-on-1 Sessions with
Coach Neall and Coach Nick
Why work with us 1-on-1?
Most athletes come to me because they haven’t been able to get the results they’re after. Whether they’re trying to play pain-free, recover from an injury, or improve their performance, they feel stuck. Many have already tried a long list of solutions - but they’re still in pain, still not progressing, and starting to believe that this might just be “the way it is.” If that sounds familiar, you’re in the right place.
In-person sessions are unique because we don’t separate the weight room from the volleyball court — we use both environments together to create more powerful and lasting results.
Our facility in Edmonton includes a fully equipped weight room and volleyball courts, allowing us to seamlessly blend strength, movement, and arm swing training in real time. Whether it’s refining your arm swing, improving movement mechanics, or addressing pain, we move fluidly between the gym and the court to maximize your progress.
Some sessions might focus more on the gym, others more on the court, but most combine both to create a holistic approach that you won’t find anywhere else.
If you’re local — or willing to fly in — and want an innovative, integrated training experience that accelerates your results, in-person coaching here is truly one-of-a-kind
The Process
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This might sound simple, but it’s often missing from most coaching assessments. One of the first questions I ask is: “What have you already done?”
This opens the door to valuable insights — what’s worked, what hasn’t, and where we’re spinning our wheels. If an athlete is coming to me, it’s usually because their current approach isn’t getting the job done. So why waste time repeating the same thing? -
Next, I assess how the athlete moves — both in a weight room and in their sport. I look at movement efficiency and the athlete’s capacity to repeat efficient patterns over time. This dual-environment approach often reveals blind spots that traditional assessments miss. Combined with what I’ve learned in Step 1, it gives us a clear starting point for change.
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Now it’s time to experiment. Based on our findings, we test a few targeted strategies to see what creates real change. Not everything will work — and that’s okay. If something I expected to help doesn’t move the needle, I don’t let ego get in the way. I go back to the drawing board, re-assess, and adjust until we find what does.
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Once we’ve identified effective strategies, we focus on making movement cost less. Think of your body like a bank account. Every movement withdraws from that account. If you have $1,000, we want each rep to cost a few cents — not a few hundred dollars. The more efficient the movement, the slower the account drains. When the account runs low, that’s when pain, overuse injuries, and performance dips tend to show up.
We’re not chasing “perfect” movement — we’re chasing efficient movement that lets athletes stay durable and play longer.
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Reducing the cost of movement is only half the equation. We also need to build capacity — so athletes can handle more load, volume, and intensity without breaking down. This means developing physical qualities like strength, control, and resilience alongside better mechanics.
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Finally, we connect the dots between strength training and sport performance.
My goal isn’t for an athlete to become the best lifter in the gym — it’s for their improved movement to show up on the court, where it matters most.Efficient movement in the weight room means nothing if it doesn't transfer to better swings, faster reactions, or pain-free play. That’s the bridge we build together.
We’ve worked with:
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Olympians
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Professional Players
30+
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National Team Players
35+
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Professionals from Other Sports
10+
Our impact:
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Jesse Elser - SVG Luneburg
“Before I started training with Nick I was playing at a decent level and through lots of pain – now I’m playing at a high level with no pain at all. We all know it’s fun to win and fun to compete but sometimes lifting can be monotonous but Nick and his programs make going to the gym fun and exciting. Not only do his lifts bring out your inner child but I see major results by the end of each session because of his creativity and his precise attention to detail. He has taken my self-confidence to a whole new level and I’m experiencing trust in my body and my abilities that I've never experienced before.”
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Matt Neaves - VC Nagano Tridents
“After my first pro season and doing National Team in the summer, I strained my abdominals multiple times and was feeling worried about my next season. I had other nagging pain that wouldn’t go away in other areas too. I went to work with Nick a few weeks after I arrived in Germany and he helped my abdominals, shoulders, knees, back, and basically anything I threw at him. I was able to compete at my highest level consistently, and his programming and advice was a huge factor in this. Even being 8 hours time difference away, the communication was effortless. I’m really pleased with my progress and excited to continue working with Nick.”
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Brodie Hofer - Team Canada
“Nick and the Athlete Wellness Academy were a great resource for me while I was overseas. I was dealing with knee pain and I wasn’t sure what to do. I gave Nick a call and we sorted out my problems in a couple sessions. After 1 week of exercises my pain had reduced significantly. After 2 weeks I was moving and playing better.”
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Cory Schoenherr - TWU Spartans
“Over my time at Trinity Western, I have been incredibly fortunate to have the chance to work with Nick. In my time at Trinity, I have unfortunately experienced injuries late in the season, and Nick is a major reason for why I have been able to get on top of those injuries, and return to playing in time for nationals. Nick is incredible at identifying the root cause of pain, and working with you to ensure that the pain goes away, and stays away. I have been working with Nick since the fall of 2021, and since then, I have increased my vertical, increased my serving velocity, gotten out of being in a position of constant knee pain, and most importantly, put myself in a position to be able to train each and every day. and work towards achieving my short and long term goals.”
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Kade Miller - Ambrose University
“When I came to Nick I was having intense knee pain, getting physiotherapy twice a week without any real results and no end in sight. I couldn’t jump without strong pain killers and every day movements such as standing up, sitting down and walking were becoming more and more difficult. Within a few weeks of following Nick’s program I was able to join in offseason practices with my team and started getting back to jumping. Nick addressed the root of my problems and gave me programs that fit them. We had monthly virtual sessions to track progress and to adapt the program to my body’s needs. Fast forward a few months to my first real week back training with my team for our training camp. 8 practices over 5 days and 5 strength and conditioning sessions on top of that and I made it through with less soreness than my teammates thanks to Nick.
