Elite Sports
Fitness Academy
Providing effective training strategies to promote healthy living, is The Key to Success Program
We will come during lunchtime, after school, or during class time to engage students and faculty
in physical education and athletics—a powerful alternative for academic learning.
Our goal is to promote activity, helping to combat the obesity epidemic while enhancing academic performance through athletics and sports. By creating a thoughtful, supportive, and stress-free environment, we aim to cultivate student leadership.
**Our Beliefs**
– Every student has the power to make a positive impact in their school.
– Supporting students in their personal growth leads to brighter futures.
– Learning through active participation, with a focus on health and nutrition, is key.
– Encouragement and enthusiasm uplift and inspire others.
SPONSORS
ABOUT ELITE SPORTS FITNESS ACADEMY
Elite Sports & Fitness Academy is in the business of providing top notch applied educational and performance training, in an effort to, enhance athletic/academic performance geared towards achieving desired results. Performance strategies are developed for the elite athlete/student looking to achieve optimum results, increased fitness, and personal development.
Lawrence Trice, Jr. – Co-Educator
President, Head Coach, Professional Athlete/Professional Trainer/Sports Nutritional Educator/Mental Performance Preparation Coach
Lawrence Trice Jr. brings a strong background in education, athletics, wellness, and student development. He holds degrees in Exercise & Wellness and Sociology, along with a Master’s degree in Post-Secondary and Higher Education.
As a professional sprinter, coach, and educator, Lawrence uses his experience to teach students about physical education, health and wellness, nutrition, mental preparation, discipline, leadership, and personal growth. His story of determination on and off the track helps inspire students to stay focused, overcome challenges, and work toward success in school, sports, and life.
Shakeia Pinnick – Co-Educator
Vice President, Head Coach, Professional Athlete, Motivational Speaker, Author,Professional Trainer and Life Coach
Shakeia Pinnick brings experience as a professional track and field athlete, coach, mentor, and life coach. She competes professionally in the 400m hurdles and heptathlon.
Her journey began after she was adopted at nine years old. By age 10, she was running club track and has continued building a life around athletics, education, mentorship, and personal development.
Shakeia uses her story and experience to support students through health and wellness instruction, physical education, confidence-building, life skills, goal setting, and positive mentorship.
Kiandre Whitmore – Educational Trainer
Kiandre graduated from Arizona State University with a degree in Sociology. He brings experience in leadership, coaching, negotiation, mentoring, and athlete development.
He has supported athletes, business professionals, NFL players, and professional competitors by helping with resources, training, mentorship, and professional guidance.
Growing up in Los Angeles, Kiandre faced challenges connected to violence and negative influences. He used those experiences to grow, change, and help others.T
Through mentorship and life-skills support, Kiandre helps students build confidence, discipline, resilience, leadership, and better decision-making skills.
PRO/ELITE ATHLETES
TESTIMONIALS
Lawrence Trice Jr. has personally helped me on various different levels. At times when I first got to college he was the first to greet meet and make me feel welcomed but it didn't stop there. Once we got on the track and things got a little rough, he continued to help me and work with me. He also has helped me develop in the classroom and keeping me focused and letting me know that after sports you still want a living. And finally he helped me develop on a spiritual level with my faith.
Trea Armstrong, University of Oklahoma
Oklahoma City, Oklahoma
My brother has helped me out with a lot of things. One of those is the fact that he's always has been like bumpers in bowling for me. Every time I would stray towards the gutters he would be there telling me to get my head back straight. He has also been my personal trainer and training partner for track. Even though he competes in different events than me, the training is very similar and that has helped me succeed thru high school and drop a whole second off my times. Just being pushed by someone who's level of speed and training is more advanced than yours helps motivate you to beat that person. His hunger to succeed at everything he does is also contagious. He has helped me stay grounded in God by making sure that every Sunday we heard some word of God, whether it was hearing a pastor preach or just reading the bible. We are really fortunate to have come out the way we did and I can thank a handful of people and one of them is my brother.
Terrence Trice, Serra High School/Business Partner
Lawndale, California
The way Lawrence Trice Jr. has helped in my life is when my father wasn't there he was always the next father figure I went to.. I truly believe that he has done really encouraged me to strive far in life. If it wasn't for his motivation I would not be playing any sports and receiving a 3.0 GPA and higher. So. He has been there for me a lot in my life and took care of me whenever I needed something.
Kiandre Witmore, Top Athlete in California and Top Scholar
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Monday-Fridays: 10:00am – 7:00pm
Weekends by appointment only.