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Atlas Strength / Football

Football · Carle Place, NY

Bigger. Faster. Stronger.

Strength and conditioning for football players: build size, strength and speed in the off-season, then stay strong and healthy through the last game.

Off & in-seasonBuilt around the calendar
Turf + full gymSleds, sprints, racks
BS KinesiologySUNY Cortland · NSCA-CPT
5.0 ★28 Google reviews

For players and parents

What players get

Football rewards strength and speed, and punishes players who break down. The program is built for both.

Why Atlas

Why Atlas fits
football players

Bigger, faster and stronger, built the right way.

Strength and speed

Lifting, jumps and sprints that carry over to the field.

Plans for every part of the year

Off-season, pre-season and in-season training that fits their schedule.

Experience with teams

Patrick has trained local high school football and wrestling teams.

Your first month

  1. First visit

    We talk about their position, season and goals, and look at how they move.

  2. Weeks 1–4

    They learn the main lifts with good technique, plus speed and jump work.

  3. Month 2 and beyond

    Stronger and faster, with numbers to show for it.

On the turf

Built for
Friday nights

Sleds, sprints, tires and heavy lifts, the work that makes players stronger and faster.

Football players doing resisted band sprints on the turf
Resisted sprintsA faster first step
High school players squatting in the racks with teammates spotting
Squat dayTeammates spotting every rep
Players racing band-resisted sprint starts at night
Team competitionRacing each other on the turf
Athlete pulling a sled on the Atlas Strength turf
Sled workDrive power
Athlete flipping a tire on the turf
Tire flipsFull-body power
Patrick Rice with a high school team at Atlas Strength
Team sessionsWhole teams welcome

Mon–Fri · 7–9 pm

Evening
strength training

Semi-guided evening training for athletes who want to get stronger, faster and more durable for their sport, and anyone serious about getting strong. Train on your own program, or on Patrick's programming for off-season training or meet prep.

Not just for competitors

Strongman and powerlifting competitors, athletes in season or off, and anyone who just wants to train hard are all welcome.

Do your own thing

Bring your own program and use the whole gym: stones, logs, yokes, specialty bars and the turf.

Or train on Patrick's programming

Get programming from Patrick for off-season training or meet prep, with him on the floor coaching your lifts.

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How it works

How it
works

No contracts, no sales pitch, no pressure. Month to month.

  1. Reach out

    Fill out the form below, or call or text (516) 524-3420.

  2. Assess

    We talk position, schedule and injury history, and test how the player moves.

  3. Build

    Off-season training for strength, size and speed.

  4. Maintain

    In-season training that keeps players strong without wearing them down.

Included with your training

Your coach,
in your pocket

Every client can use the Atlas Strength app, built by Patrick. Your program, your progress and a direct line to your coach, all in one place.

  • Your full programEvery session, exercise, set and rep, plus work for your off days.
  • Know how hard to pushEvery lift is tagged with an intensity, so you never have to guess.
  • Track your progressWorkout log, personal records and progress charts.
  • Train around painFlag an ache and get safer exercise swaps.
See everything the app does →
Atlas Strength app showing today's workout Atlas Strength app intensity scale from Flow to Ascend
Patrick Rice, strength coach for football players

Your coach

Patrick Rice

I work with high school athletes and teams, including football players and wrestlers. I coach every session myself.

With football players, I focus on getting them strong, fast and durable, with technique first so they can train hard for years.

Read more about Patrick →

Client results

In their words

5.0 ★★★★★ 28 Google reviews

What clients say about training at Atlas Strength.

★★★★★Maxed her push-ups
“I started training in January 2025 for my fitness test for the U.S. Service Academies in June. Because of his training, I was able to max out my push-ups and build strength in every category.”
Katherine M. · Google review
★★★★★Serious training
“The best place to go for serious training the owner Patrick is the man to see for solid programs or personal training from people getting in shape, to competitive strongmen/powerlifters…”
Chris Z. · Google review
★★★★★Six years strong
“When I first started at Atlas Strength six years ago, I was looking to simply get stronger, but I found so much more than a gym—I found a family and an unparalleled level of coaching.”
Alex D. · Google review

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Questions

FAQ

Anything else? Call or text (516) 524-3420.

How much does training cost?

It depends on how often you train and which option you choose. Semi-private training with a friend, the Hybrid Training Program and online coaching all cost less than 1-on-1. I'll go over exact pricing at your meeting, with no pressure and no contracts.

Will other people be in the gym during my session?

Daytime 1-on-1 sessions are private: just you and your coach. Evenings (7 to 9 pm) can have Hybrid Training and open gym members training too.

When should football players train?

All year. The off-season is for building strength, size and speed. In-season training is shorter and keeps players strong through the last game.

Is lifting safe for high school players?

Yes, when it's properly coached. Technique always comes before heavy weight.

Will this help my player put on size?

Yes. Strength training plus nutrition coaching helps players add muscle that carries over to the field.

Do you train whole teams?

Yes. I work with high school teams and small groups as well as 1-on-1. Coaches and parents can reach out to set up a session.

Do you teach football skills?

No. I handle strength, speed, conditioning and nutrition. Football technique stays with their coaches.

What about injuries?

Neck, shoulder and hamstring work is built in to help players stay healthy. If a player is coming back from an injury, we start once they're cleared.

Get started

Book your
first session

Tell me a little about you and I'll get back to you within one business day to set it up.

I coach every session myself, so there are only so many training spots each week.

Location
558 Westbury Ave.
Carle Place, NY 11514
1 block from the Carle Place LIRR station
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Hours
By appointment. Your sessions are scheduled around your week.
Prefer to talk? Call or text
(516) 524-3420
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