Strength, speed and power
Lifting, jumps and sprints chosen for their sport.
Atlas Strength / Sports performance
Sports performance · Carle Place, NY
Stronger. Faster. Harder to stop.
Strength, speed and conditioning for high school, college and adult athletes. Coached 1-on-1 or with your team, built around your sport and your season.
Built for your sportPosition, schedule and season
Turf + full gymSleds, sprints, racks and bars
BS KinesiologySUNY Cortland · NSCA-CPT
5.0 ★28 Google reviews
Who it's for
Train like it matters
Athletes don't need random hard workouts. They need a plan that makes them stronger and faster and keeps them on the field.
- High school athletesLearn to lift the right way, add size and strength, and show up to the season ready.
- College-bound athletesGet ahead of the weight room you're walking into next year.
- Adult and competitive athletesRec leagues, races, tests and meets. Train for performance at any age.
- Fitness testsService academy, police, fire and military tests. Train for the events and max your score.
- Coming back from injuryRebuild strength and confidence after you've been cleared, without rushing it.
- TeamsHigh school and club teams. Coaches and parents, reach out to set up a session.
Why Atlas
Why Atlas fits
athletes
Training that makes athletes better at their sport, not just better in the weight room.
Fewer injuries
Stronger joints and better movement help keep them on the field.
Built around the season
Off-season, pre-season and in-season plans that fit their schedule.
Your first month
- First visit
We talk about their sport, season and goals, and look at how they move.
- Weeks 1–4
They learn the main lifts with good technique, plus speed and jump work.
- Month 2 and beyond
Measurably stronger and faster, and more confident in their sport.
Sports
Built around
your season
Off-season builds it. In-season keeps it. Every program changes as your season does.
For football players
Bigger, faster, stronger.
Off-season work to build strength, size and speed, then in-season training that keeps players strong through the last game instead of breaking down. Sled pushes, carries and sprints on the turf, plus neck, shoulder and hamstring work to help keep players on the field.
Football strength training →For wrestlers
Get strong. Make weight the right way.
Strength and conditioning built for the mat, plus a smart plan for making weight. Wrestlers learn to manage their weight through the season with good nutrition and training, not crash diets or last-minute dehydration, so they step on the mat strong instead of drained.
For every other sport
Strength carries over.
Any sport that rewards power, speed and staying healthy. We train the qualities your sport needs: acceleration, jumping, change of direction, grip and a body that holds up to a full season.
On the turf
Power, speed
and strength
Jumps, sprints, sleds and lifts, built around your sport.
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.
How it works
From first
session to game day
No contracts, no sales pitch. Month to month.
Reach out
Fill out the short form below, or call or text (516) 524-3420.
Assess
We talk sport, position, schedule and injury history, then test how you move and where you're strong or weak.
Build
Lift, sprint and condition with a program written for your sport and your calendar.
Compete
Peak for the season, then keep your strength with in-season training.
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.
Your coach
Patrick Rice
I have a BS in Kinesiology from SUNY Cortland. I'm a competitive strongman athlete who took 2nd at USS Strongman Nationals and a former nationally ranked powerlifter, so I know what it takes to prepare for a meet, a match or a game.
I coach every session personally. Athletes learn to move well first, because good technique is what lets you train hard for years without getting hurt.
Client results
In their words
Real reviews from people who trained for something specific.
“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.”
“I went to Pat because I was looking to compete in strongman after not competing for ~5yrs. He was a tremendous help with getting my technique dialed in and getting competition ready.”
“I came in dealing with some right shoulder issues, and instead of just having me push through pain or avoid certain movements altogether, he took the time to show me different techniques and modifications… That level of personalized attention and knowledge is hard to find at most gyms.”
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.
Is lifting safe for high school athletes?
Yes, when it's coached. Supervised strength training is one of the best ways to make young athletes more resilient. Every athlete learns technique first and earns heavier weight.
Should athletes keep training during the season?
Yes. A shorter in-season program keeps the strength and speed built in the off-season, so athletes stay strong through the last game instead of breaking down.
Do you train whole teams?
Yes. I work with high school teams and groups at different points in the year. Coaches and parents can reach out to set up a session.
Can you help wrestlers make weight?
Yes. Wrestlers learn to manage weight through the season with good nutrition and training, not crash diets or last-minute dehydration, so they step on the mat strong.
Is the program specific to my sport?
Yes. Your program is built around your sport, position, schedule and where you are in the season, and it changes as the season does.
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
Get directions → - Hours
- By appointment. Your sessions are scheduled around your week.
- Prefer to talk? Call or text
- (516) 524-3420
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