About Us
A VISION ACHIEVED. OPPORTUNITY CREATED. SUCCESS ESTABLISHED.
IN 2008 MIT STARTED WITH A VISION TO FILL A GAP IN THE NEED OF SPEED & TRACK TRAINING. TODAY MIT IS A LEADING TRAINING DESTINATION FOR ATHLETES 8 TO 18YRS FOR ALL SPORTS AND THE GO TO TRACK & FIELD TRAINING ORGANIZATION.
Our well tested performance training has developed a creativity and knowledge of kinesiology principles, sport-specific requirements and speed disciplines.
The first priority is the health and wellness of clients.
The second priority is mechanical efficiency. The more mechanically efficient you are will decrease injuries and increase a higher degree of performance.
Our muscular fitness program will emphasize power – specific work and to be prepared for any physical situation a competition may demand as well as perform under stress and under any circumstance at any time.
The Core of Our Training
To improve the athlete’s physiological state of readiness and confidence. The more confident an athlete has in his or her ability, the better the athlete will perform. An expectation for us is for the athletes to exhibit technical mastery in their best practices leading into the competition as well as the day of performance.
Achieve a Higher Level of Performance
To achieve a higher level of performance players must consistently attend workouts in order to create a more efficient neuromuscular pattern. A more efficient and conditioned neuromuscular pattern the least likely players are to get injured. If an injury does occur the recovery time will be faster to to a well-developed neuromuscular pattern.
Training Approach
Training approach includes linear and circular speed development. Agility drills that improve the athletic balance and athletic coordination that is critical to reprogramming in-balances and preventing injuries. Conditioning Training that focuses on reducing oxygen consumption during a sport and increasing maximum performance sustain output.
MIT AT A GLANCE
2016
- 17 MIT seniors participating in college sports
- 24 MIT Track & Field high school kids participated in MSHL State Meet, with 21 receiving medals and 4 earning state champion status
- 11 Youth competitors earned AAU All-American status at AAU Junior Olympics in Houston
- 160 Youth participated at MIT
WHO WE ARE
WE ARE A TEAM OF EXPERIENCED SPECIALISTS, COACHES, CERTIFIED TRAINERS, AND TRAINING INNOVATORS DEDICATED TO CLIENT’S PERSONAL GROWTH. WE CONSIST OF CURRENT AND FORMER COLLEGE AND PRO ATHLETES OUR STRENGTH IS THE “NON-COOKIE CUTTER APPROACH” AND PROGRAM DESIGN THAT DEVELOPS BEST GAINS IN THE LEAST AMOUNT OF TIME COLLECTIVELY OUR EXPERIENCED AND CERTIFIED STAFF HAS 30+ YEARS ACCUMULATED TRAINING.
Melvin Anderson
CEO & CoachOriginally from Pittsburgh, PA, Melvin is the founder of MIT and Track Minnesota Elite Club Team and has dedicated the past 20 years coaching and developing hundreds of youth. Also known as the “Doctor of Form”, he is considered on of the best running form teachers in the country. Melvin is also the proud father of three division 1 student-athletes; son Isaac Wisconsin Badger Wide Receiver, daughters Taylor and Elise Anderson UConn Husky Track Sprinters.
ATHLETIC EXPERIENCE
Collegiate
-Minnesota Golden Gopher – 4 year Starting Receiver / Record Holder
-Minnesota Golden Gopher – Track & Field Sprinter / Letter Winner
Professional
-Pittsburgh Steelers – Receiver / Punt Returner
TRAINING EXPERIENCE AND CERTIFICATIONS
-Founder and Head Coach of Track Minnesota Club Team
-Receiver and Defensive Back Coach – Blake High School
-Track Sprint Coach – Blake High School
Isaac Anderson
CoachCoach Isaac is originally from Minneapolis area attended Blake High School where he excelled in football, basketball and track. Isaac, who received a football scholarship from the Wisconsin Badgers is a certified personal trainer and has personally trained and gained experience from several elite combine training organizations in the country.
ATHLETIC EXPERIENCE
Collegiate
-Wisconsin Badger – 3 year starting Receiver – 4 year letterman
Professional
-Washington Redskins – Receiver
-Winnipeg Blue Bombers – Receiver
TRAINING EXPERIENCE AND CERTIFICATIONS
NETA Certified
Personal Trainer & Group Exercise Instructor / Wellness Coach Exercise Physiology, Weight Management, Applied Kinesiology and Bio-mechanics Human Anatomy, Behavioral Change and Motivation, Essential Nutrients for Health and Performance
Lamont Gilbert
CoachCoach Lemont originally from Minneapolis area attend Park Center High School where he excelled in football as a lineman. Lamont is one of our experienced certified personal trainers who specializes in working with youth and adult athletes.
ATHLETIC EXPERIENCE
Collegiate
-Mt. San Antonio – Lineman – 2 year Letterman
-Anoka Ramsey – Basketball – Letter Winner
TRAINING EXPERIENCE AND CERTIFICATIONS
-Strength and Sprint Coach – Track Minnesota Club Team
NETA Certified
Personal Trainer & Group Exercise Instructor / Wellness Coach
Antwain Hollie
CoachCoach Antwain has ran track for 15 years. He attended South High School and currently holds school records in Long Jump, Triple Jump and 200 M Dash. Track & Field High School All-American. Attended and ran track for Butler College. Competed in the College National Qualifier in the 100m, 4x100m, Long Jump and Triple Jump.
ATHLETIC EXPERIENCE
Collegiate
-Track & Field High School All-American
-Butler College – Track
-College National Qualifier: 100m, 4x100m, Long Jump, Triple Jump
TRAINING EXPERIENCE AND CERTIFICATIONS
Coaching Experience
-3 years at South High School and 3 years with Track Minnesota Elite as the Hurdles and Jumps Coach
-Several State Record Holders: 32 High School State Meet Qualifiers, 3 High School All-Americans, 3 National Qualifiers, 12 National All-Americans