Premier’s World Class Athlete Programming

By Halee Olson and Ben Durbin with Premier Athlete Training

Programming athlete’s development is a daunting task– there are countless variables that influence the proper strength and conditioning prescription for individuals and teams. It’s important to incorporate a balance of all the components of the athlete(s) physical performance in order to cater to their needs and ultimately enhance their performance. 

At Premier Athlete Training, we are able to provide local athletes with the most advanced sports training in Central Iowa by utilizing a dynamic approach and the latest methodologies. Our coaches possess elite level experience in numerous sports, and the highest levels of education and nationally accredited certifications available. 

Premier co-founder and owner, coach Ben Durbin has visited the USA Olympic Training Center six times. He once spent two weeks there, where he learned new techniques and practices to help athletes meet their peak performance. Durbin has also visited the China, Russia, Sweden, Finland, Cuba, Spain, & Greece current and ancient Olympic training sites. At each location, Durbin researched, trained and studied new and traditional strength and conditioning techniques and practices at the highest levels possible. These travels and experiences give Premier a leg up and the ability to implement world-class athlete development programming right here in Ames, Iowa.

Ben Durbin formerly the Olympic S&C coach at Iowa State University 2019 - 2025 helped produce individual National Champions, countless ALL Americans, and numerous team top 5, top 10, and top 25 NCAA national finishes, with several historic seasons across different sports. Durbin is a published author in the National Strength and Conditioning Coach Journal. And has had many media publications on his tenure as a coach. https://www.desmoinesregister.com/story/sports/college/iowa-state/wrestling/2022/12/21/iowa-state-wrestling-strength-coach-ben-durbin-keys-cyclones-rise/69725734007/

If you have goals you want to reach, Premier can help you get there. We offer training regimens that are individually designed to help each athlete meet their peak performance, and offer 1-on-1 lessons for more in-depth, personal sport-specific training. 

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