MISSION
Alpha Athletic Development is a sports performance and fitness company committed to helping athletes and active adults better themselves physically and mentally. Our goal is to help you reach yours.
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Through our comprehensive assessments and scientifically-driven training programs, we empower individuals to push their boundaries and unleash their full physical potential.
Our mission extends beyond the physical; we prioritize determination, character building, and the value of teamwork. We believe that by embracing an alpha mindset, we will stand as extraordinary leaders on and off the field.
ABOUT MIKE IRR, DPT, CSCC
With a career spanning thirteen seasons in the NBA , Mike Irr is the driving force behind Alpha Athletic Development. Armed with a passion for sports performance, health, fitness, and rehabilitation, Mike is dedicated to unlocking the full potential of athletes and active adults.
During his NBA career as a head strength & conditioning coach, Mike designed, implemented, and oversaw each team's strength & conditioning program while collaborating with other sports medicine professionals and the coaching staff. In his fifth and final season with the Atlanta Hawks in 2023, the team entered the playoffs at peak performance and finished the season third healthiest in the league.
Before Atlanta, Mike spent three years with the Golden State Warriors from 2015-2018. During his time with the Warriors, Mike was part of two NBA Championships and helped maintain player health during their historic 73-win season. He was an integral part of the sports medicine team that helped keep some of the league's best players strong, healthy and available.
Mike also served as the Head Strength & Conditioning Coach for the Charlotte Bobcats from 2008 to 2011, where upon being hired, he was the youngest lead strength coach in the four American professional sports. Prior to the Bobcats, Mike began his NBA career as the Assistant Strength & Conditioning Coach for the Chicago Bulls from 2006 to 2008.
The pursuit of knowledge is ingrained in Mike's DNA. He graduated from the University of Connecticut in 2006 with a B.S. in Exercise Science and, in 2015, obtained his Doctorate of Physical Therapy from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. Mike's education allows for a unique and comprehensive approach to training movement, strength, and injury prevention.
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Now, with Alpha Athletic Development, Mike is able to share his wealth of experience to deliver unparalleled training programs. Whether you aspire to achieve greatness on the court, field, or in everyday life, Mike's scientific approach and personalized coaching will empower you to surpass your limits and become the best version of yourself.
