About Us
From middle school athletes to Olympic contenders, our program has shaped champions through a proven blend of science-based training, mindset development, and disciplined coaching.
Strong Mind. Strong Body. Ultimate Advantage.
Our Vision
A world where every athlete understands their power, trusts their training, and performs with confidence in the moments that matter most.
Rick Scarpulla
Founder & Master Coach
With more than four decades of coaching experience, Rick has earned national respect as a specialist in mindset, strength training, and performance coaching.
His accomplishments include:
- USMA Head Coach – 14 years (Army Powerlifting)
- Stack Magazine Top 10 Coach of the Year (2018)
- Nike Sparq Master Coach
- NFTC Tour Coach
- Handpicked by Louie Simmons of Westside Barbell
Rick is known for transforming athletes through mental discipline, pressure training, and real-world competitive experience. His athletes have gone on to become college scholarship recipients, national champions, professional athletes, and Olympic medalists.
Nick Scarpulla
Performance Coach
Nick represents the next generation of modern athletic development.
He blends traditional strength training with advanced movement science, speed optimization, and mental focus techniques designed for today’s competitive athlete.
Nick works closely with middle school, high school, and collegiate athletes to help them build explosive speed, core stability, and game-ready confidence. His coaching approach emphasizes:
- Functional power
- Fast-twitch development
- Leadership and accountability
- Sport-specific performance
Nick’s ability to connect with young athletes has made him a sought-after performance coach throughout the region.
Our Training Method
Progressive Strength Training
Science-backed programs that improve explosive power, functional movement, and total-body performance.
Mental Resilience Development
Focus drills, pressure scenarios, breathing techniques, and mindset conditioning that help athletes stay composed under stress.
Nutrition & Recovery Integration
We teach athletes how to fuel properly, rest intelligently, and maintain peak condition through recovery-focused routines.
Accountability & Discipline
Every rep, every habit, every session matters.
We build structure and discipline — the traits shared by all successful athletes.
Inside Our Facility
A training environment built for serious improvement.
Why Athletes Choose Us
For 25 years, students, parents, coaches, and teams have trusted Ultimate Advantage because:
- We deliver real results through proven training.
- Our athletes earn scholarships and achieve more.
- We build confidence, discipline, and strong focus.
- We train with purpose, structure, and intensity.