Develop The Athlete

From Professional Lacrosse to Youth Hockey players
and World Class Triathletes to Special Populations you’ll be
sure to find the training you need with Develop The Athlete

I have worked with many different trainers throughout my collegiate and professional lacrosse career, and I have to say that I have never felt more physically prepared going into my most recent season with the Chicago Machine. Drew’s workouts are intense and at sometimes grueling, but leave you with the satisfaction of bits of improvement upon each week. Its seems like strides were taken in my speed, stamina, recovery time and strength from when I began with Drew to when I had to take the field for training camp. His workouts were dynamic, creative and uniquely designed toward the sport I play. He took the time to listen to my concerns about what I was looking to improve on and then designed workouts that would benefit me most in these areas. I look forward to training with Drew for all of my future seasons in Major League Lacrosse.
- Pat H., Chicago, IL

Professional lacrosse is more like being a part time pro. With practice and games on the weekends there is about five days between play. Luckily this season our team brought on Drew Stevenson with Develop the Athlete to train our local players. Drew did a great job of finding out what my body and position specifically needed. After just a few sessions I felt I had more control and balance of my strength. As a goalie I didn’t need to have overall bulk but functional strength. This season I was selected to my first All-Star Game in my career and I thank Drew Stevenson for getting me there.
- Mike G., Chicago, IL

Drew Stevenson’s program of Develop The Athlete has done great things for my professional athletic career. Drew is an innovator when it comes to working out as he does many exercises and routines that are unheard of but get the job done. His philosophy as a trainer directs specifically to the person he is working with, whether the client is a child or professional athlete. Drew knows the needs of each specific athlete and me being a professional lacrosse player and someone who has worked with him for the last year, values what he has done for me. I am coming off the best season of my career and I credit Drew Stevenson as he prepared me for success.
- Jake D., Chicago, IL

As the only travel hockey club in Chicago, our organization serves a wide and growing audience of young players (ages 7-16). Ice time is both expensive and limited. That’s why our time off the ice with Develop The Athlete is of such value. DTA helps our players to build base strength, increase flexibility and develop the good habits of fitness and nutrition that are essential to improve performance. I’m most impressed with DTA’s ability to create an effective offering for all age groups and skill levels. This is the first year the Chicago Jets Hockey Club has partnered with DTA and created a comprehensive off ice program. It has been a worthwhile investment that is already paying dividends and will continue to do so for seasons to come.
- Matt S., Hockey Director, CJHC

Drew won me over for good when he called me his “60-something super star.” I had worked out for many years, occasionally with a personal trainer. After having a hip and a knee replacement within 18 months and enduring two rounds of physical therapy, I decided I needed to continue working at a higher level. I started working with Drew in January, 2006. While Drew is someone who cuts you very little slack, he is also encouraging of your progress. I haven’t felt this great in years and as I said, I am “sixty-something.”
- Janet R., Chicago, IL, age 60-something

I completed my first Ironman in 2005 in a time of 15 hours 54 minutes. I was a little disappointed in my time, and I knew I could do better, but I was skeptical about what I could do differently with my training to improve my time. I had always wondered whether a personal trainer would be beneficial to my intense workout routine, and after my first session with Drew, I knew that he could help me a great deal. Drew understood my goals and knew how to plan my sessions to meet my goals. He added variety to my routine which helped me avoid the dreaded “burn out”. Not only did Drew improve my speed and strength, but also my nutrition and eating habits. Since I started working with Drew, I have improved my race time in both the Half-Ironman distance and the Ironman distance. I completed my second Ironman in 11 hours 38 minutes, and I qualified for the Half-Ironman World Championship. I couldn’t have done it without Drew’s help!
- Tracy F., Chicago, IL, age 31

When I first started with Drew over [four] years ago, my lower back was so weak that I literally could not get out of bed one morning. Drew’s approach to training was different than any of my previous trainers. Drew’s focus on core strengthening and balance exercises have virtually eliminated my lower back pain. His varied exercises have also allowed me to lose 5 – 7 lbs. and have given me more lean muscle mass and stronger legs. His punctuality and schedule flexibility have been the best that I have ever experienced. Surprisingly, I look forward to my early morning sessions, because I know that I am working with a committed professional AND I look and feel better as a result.
- Skip R., Chicago, IL, age 41