Meet Coach Chad Gillaspy
I grew up as a small-town multi-sport athlete and fell in love with strength and conditioning after seeing how smarter training could unlock real performance. That drive carried me through an All-American career at Evangel University and professional stops in Canada, Italy, and The Basketball League.
Along the way, I earned a Bachelor of Science in Recreation, a minor in Personal Training, and advanced credentials including Champion Performance Specialist, BioForce Conditioning Coach, CSAC, Pain-Free Performance Specialist, and Certified Biomechanics Specialist. I now use that experience and knowledge to coach athletes and driven adults toward stronger, faster, and better performance.
Why Athletes Trust Me
My pro playing experience, education, and focused coaching help turn consistent work into measurable performance gains.
Athletic Accomplishments
2006-2011: Evangel University
Multiple All-Conference awards
All-American honors
2012-2013: NBL of Canada
2013: NBA G-League Draftee
2014-2015: Italy Serie C
2018-2019: The Basketball League
Educational Accomplishments
Bachelor of Science in Recreation; minor in Personal Training – Evangel University
2017: Cressey Sports Performance Internship
Champion Performance Specialist
BioForce Certified Conditioning Coach
CSAC Certified Speed and Agility Coach
Pain-Free Performance Specialist
From Small Town To Pro
I started as a small-town high school basketball and baseball player with almost no knowledge of physical preparation. Once I discovered how structured strength and conditioning could transform confidence, speed, and power, I wanted to learn everything I could.
That curiosity led me to an All-American college career and professional contracts in multiple leagues, where I learned how to stay ready through long seasons, off-seasons, and the mental grind of performing on bigger stages.
Coaching Built On Education
Alongside competing, I earned a Bachelor of Science in Recreation with a minor in Personal Training, completed a Cressey Sports Performance internship, and added certifications in performance, conditioning, biomechanics, and pain-free training.
That education shapes every program I create at Gillaspy Training, with an emphasis on long-term development, injury prevention, and helping athletes and adults reach performance levels they once thought were out of reach.