EATS Founder

 Jason Hadeed

Elite Athlete Training Systems was founded in 1995 by Jason Hadeed.  Jason noticed a void at that time in the athletic training and development of youth and high school age athletes.  He wanted to be able to provide the same professional athletic performance training that the college and pro level athletes were already receiving.  He believed that at the youth and High school level a strength coach could have a far greater influence on the mental and physical development of these young athletes and have a positive impact on their lives. This belief is the cornerstone of our company!

On Friday, February 8th 2008 - E.A.T.S. founder Jason Hadeed was tragically shot and killed. Jason was a wonderful son, father, brother and a dear close friend, and his passion for helping young athletes will be his legacy. We must all try to help carry his legacy forward, as we believe this is what he would have wanted.

A guestbook has been set up online (special thanks to Raymond McNealy) through the Washington Post website: Click here to sign and / or view the guestbook

"Jason's passion for life was unsurpassed, so his untimely death has broken our hearts. We should consider ourselves fortunate to have been part of his life because guys like Jason are few and far between.  God Bless, "John Philbin   

 

"Jason Hadeed was more than just a co worker to me, he was a mentor, a friend, and treated me like a brother.  He took me under his wing six years ago and played a major roll in shaping me into the person and coach that I am today.   He has always brought out the best in me and my fellow colleagues and athletes and has pushed us all to excellence.  He has touched us all and we are better for it.  We have truly lost one of the greatest men I have ever known.  I consider my self lucky to be able to have called him my friend.  I am going to honor him and his vision the only way that I know how. By doing my job day in and day out, with every athlete that I can help realize their goal, I am living the dream that I and many of you shared with him.  As long as EATS is alive and the ideals on which it was founded are upheld Jason Hadeed’s memory and legacy will never fade." - Colin Quay CCS, CSCS, President of EATS

About Jason Hadeed • Named as One of the Hundred Top Trainers in America by Men's Journal- Two years in a row (Dec 2004/Dec 2005 • Graduated from Montgomery College with an AA in Exercise Science • Graduated from Towson University in 1998 with a BS degree in Kinesiology and in 2000 with a teaching certificate in Physical Education • Certified Conditioning Specialist with NSPA • Established and founded Elite Athlete Training Systems in 1995 to provide a comprehensive strength and conditioning program for male and female athletes of all levels • From 1996 to 1998, served as a member of the strength and conditioning staff of the U.S. Olympic Bobsled team • In 1999-2000, was an assistant strength coach with the Baltimore Ravens • National Field Consultant/Regional Director for Scout Camp Professional Football National Combines, an agency that provides standardized tests and evaluations for all of the professional football leagues • Worked closely with the Maryland State High School Football Coaches Association to coordinate the high school combine system (combine is run identical to the professional combine) • Course instructor and test proctor for NSPA • Served as the Program Director for all programs, functions, and events as well as overseaw the day to day operations of E.A.T.S. business • Served as an Assistant Strength and Conditioning Coach with the Washington Redskins 2002-2003 • Washingtonian Rated Top Trainer in Maryland/DC/Virginia (Feb 2004) • 2004 Discovery Health Channel's-National Body Challenge Show Trainer • Featured on Fox Sports, ESPN, ABC, Showtime, NBC, CBS, Comcast Sportsnite, and Discovery Channel • Co-founder of the Strength Conference series, an annual event showcasing fitness speakers from around the country • SPARQ Certified- Nike’s Elite Training Program for Athletes • One of the top football strength coaches in the country

Jason Hadeed was regarded by his peers as one of the top strength and conditioning coaches in the country and worked with thousands of top-notch athletes from area high schools to major division 1 Football Programs. Jason was known for the outstanding results his athletes obtain in his program which is why football players nationwide sought him out for their athletic development. Jason spent several years under the tutelage of renowned strength training and conditioning experts from around the world!