Today we’d like to introduce you to Kevin Garrett.
Hi Kevin, please kick things off for us with an introduction to yourself and your story.
Growing up, I was a bubble baby – constantly in & out of hospitals. Both parents encouraged me to be active in all things – they were both educators & my Dad was an entrepreneur as well.
Was an elite-level sprinter coming out of high school. Was heavily recruited in track & field and football. Signed with Southern Methodist University (SMU) on a football scholarship.
After running the fastest 40 yard dash time at the National Football League (NFL) Combine in 2003 (4.31 seconds); I was then selected by the St. Louis Rams in the NFL Draft. I played for the Rams, Houston Texans, and Carolina Panthers. The Panthers signed and allocated me to NFL Europa, where I played and was a full-time starter for the Amsterdam Admirals. I finished up my professional playing career in the Canadian Football League (CFL) for two seasons with the Calgary Stampeders and Winnipeg Blue Bombers.
Both parents became extremely ill, prompting me to return home to help with my siblings take care of them. At this time, I became involved in learning about fitness & nutrition. – this is where & when SWIFT SESSIONS became in existence.
Would you say it’s been a smooth road, and if not what are some of the biggest challenges you’ve faced along the way?
Being a business owner is never smooth. I relate it to being an athlete. The more appropriate work you put in, the more the results come. You get used to doing things you do not want to do in order to achieve the things you want to.
Thanks for sharing that. So, maybe next you can tell us a bit more about your work?
SWIFT SESSIONS is a Sports Performance gym specializing in speed & agility development, as well as strength & conditioning.
What sets us apart is the fact that not only was I an elite level athlete, I also possess the credentials & certifications to establish credibility & knowledge behind the training offered:
CPT – Certified Personal Trainer
CSAQS – Certified Speed, Agility & Quickness Specialist
CF-L1 – CrossFit Level 1 Trainer
CSCS – Certified Strength & Conditioning Specialist
USATF Level 1 – USA Track & Field Coach
USAW Level 1 – USA Weightlifting Coach
I’ve also earned three degrees from Southern Methodist University (SMU):
– BBA in Marketing
– BA in Psychology
– Masters in Liberal Arts
What matters most to you? Why?
Development – mentally, physically & spiritually
Contact Info:
- Email: kg@swiftsessions.com
- Website: www.SwiftSessions.com
Image Credits:
Lauren Clark
