Reach your full potential.
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Welcome to Gravel Pit Academy
Welcome to Gravel Pit Academy, where we focus on elite agility designed to empower our youth athletes. Our program emphasizes endurance, speed, strength, and flexibility to maximize each individual athlete both on and off the field or ice. Whether you aim to enhance your practice, utilize the off-season for cross-training, or simply stay fit, our dedicated team is here to help you become the best athlete you can be. Join us and unlock your potential!
The Gravel Pit Academy Way
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Personalization
Unlock your full potential with our unique approach to personal athlete development, centered around internal discipline and leadership. Drawing inspiration from academy training, our expert-led programs empower youth athletes to cultivate resilience, focus, and self-mastery. Join us in transforming not just athletes, but confident individuals ready to excel both on and off the field. Embrace the journey to becoming your best!
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Age Targeted Training
Unlock your potential with our specialized training programs designed for student athletes in grades 5-8. Our methodology emphasizes agility training, incorporating essential elements like endurance, speed, strength, and flexibility. Tailored specifically for middle school sports, our programs ensure that you excel both on and off the field. Get ready to elevate your game and build a strong foundation for your athletic journey!
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Team Focused
Our program emphasizes team building, fostering trust, awareness, respect, and motivation among. Whether you participate in individual sports or team-based activities, we believe that every athlete should appreciate the value of positive camaraderie and sportsmanship. Join us to enhance your skills and build lasting connections with your teammates. Together, we can create an environment where everyone thrives.
Our Team.
Our team brings a wealth of experience in coaching youth across various sports, including football, soccer, lacrosse, baseball, and hockey. With members who have competed at elite levels, we possess firsthand knowledge of what it takes to excel and succeed in highly competitive environments.
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Mike Prouty
Our Fitness Director, Mike Prouty, will lead small group sessions focused on speed, agility, and strength training. Prioritizing safe, efficient, and high-energy workouts, Mike will help your athletes develop a strong foundation in proper form and technique.
Mike brings a decade of law enforcement experience, including teaching Physical Fitness to recruits through the Massachusetts Police Training Council.
His background extends to coaching youth athletes, and he holds certifications in youth development, ensuring a structured and supportive approach. Mike’s dedication to building connections within the local community underscores his commitment to fostering athletic growth and personal development.
To further enhance the experience, Mike has enlisted standout high school athletes to assist in training sessions. These role models will inspire and motivate young participants while promoting excellence.
If you have questions about the program, don’t hesitate to contact Mike directly.
AJ Gerritson
AJ Gerritson leads GPA’s operations and marketing with a dynamic blend of athletic and professional expertise. A two-time collegiate All-American rugby player at UMass, AJ continued his athletic journey by playing professionally in Ireland and winning two Division One men’s national championships with the Boston Irish Wolfhounds.
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Off the field, AJ has built a remarkable career in advertising and marketing. Over the past 20 years, he has established himself as a leader in the industry, founding the highly regarded agency Zozimus. AJ’s competitive spirit and drive for excellence are evident in both his athletic achievements and his professional successes, making him an invaluable asset to GPA.
Eric Donovan
Eric is a holistic life coach and functional nutrition practitioner based in Scituate. His passion is helping clients uncover the root causes of their symptoms to build truly personalized wellness plans. With a compassionate, client-centered approach, he specializes in functional and narrative medicine, offering selective functional lab work, in-depth case reviews, and customized coaching. Eric strongly believes in using real whole foods to fuel athletic achievements.
