DelGreco Performance Training

DELGRECO

PERFORMANCE TRAINING

Master your movement and unlock elite performance with science-backed training tailored to your unique goals.

Meet Your Coach

Hi! I’m Matt DelGreco, and have a wealth of experience to help you reach your goals. I come from a high-performance, athletic background with 5 years of working in professional soccer and 5 years of personal training working with a variety of clients with very different needs.

I am a Rhode Island Native, graduating from the University of Rhode Island in 2018 with a Bachelor’s in Kinesiology. I later obtained a Master’s of Science in Applied Strength and Conditioning at St. Mary’s University in London, England in 2023. During this time, I focused my studies on youth athletics, specifically how growth and maturation impact performance in youth soccer. This has given me a deeper understanding of appropriate training methods for children to continually progress athletic development before, during and after they mature into young adults. In addition, I am a Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist (CSCS), and a Precision Nutrition Level 1 Coach.

For the last 5 years, I have worked in professional soccer for Charlton Athletic Football Club (England), the New England Revolution (MLS) and most recently as the Director of Sports Performance for Rhode Island FC (USL). Through these high-performance environments, I have worked along side athletic trainers, physical therapists, and orthopedic surgeons which has allowed me to see athletic and client needs through many different lenses.

I have worked with a wide variety of individuals ranging in age from pre-teen to senior citizens. Whether you need to lose weight, improve your strength pre- and post-knee or hip replacement surgery, or just improve your health and longevity, I can help you achieve your goals.

I will work with you to help you understand common misconceptions and take control of your health. Let me be your guide in a world full of diet fads and online misinformation!

Certifications:

Bachelor’s in Kinesiology
Master’s in Applied Strength and Conditioning
Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist
Precision Nutrition Level 1 Coach

MATT DELGRECO

Services To Fit YOUR NEEDS

- All Private and Group Youth Performance Training programs follow the LTAD model developed by Lloyd et al. (2015).
- The LTAD Model was created to provide coaches with a structured framework to maximize the development of the youth athlete (Lloyd et al., 2015)
  - It allows coaches to develop training programs based on growth and maturation of a child as they develop into adolescence and adulthood
- What is Peak Height Velocity (PHV)?
  - PHV is typically known as the ‘growth spurt’ - the quickest period of growth during adolescence (Mirwald et al., 2002; Khamis and Roche 1994; Ludin et al., 2021)
  - As athletes enter adolescence, typically between ages 11 through 15, large differences in growth and maturation can be seen between players of the same chronological age, which results in large variations of anthropometric and potentially physical performance capabilities (Cumming et al., 2017; Cumming et al., 2018; Deprez et al., 2013; Doncaster et al., 2018; Macmaster et al., 2021; Malina et al., 2015, 2019; Towlson et al., 2021)
  - This period of growth has a number of implications for your athlete, and requires appropriate management to reduce the risk of injury and maximize the impact of training
- Youth Performance Training at DPT
  - Tailored training programs based around the LTAD model through emphasizing certain performance qualities during the different stages of adolescent growth
  - Improved exercise selection to maximize performance and minimize risk of injury inside the gym and on the field or court
  - Every program is customized for the athlete or group being trained, there are no ‘one-size-fits-all’ approaches for youth athletic development at DPT, every athlete is different and needs to be trained based on their strengths and weaknesses
- Master’s Dissertation: The Relationships Between Chronological Age, Maturation and Performance on a Battery of Physical Tests in Elite Youth Footballers
  - Here is a link to my dissertation completed with Charlton Athletic Football Club Academy, (English Football Championship) where I studied the impacts of growth and maturation on elite youth football players.
  - Dissertation
- Tailored to specific demands of your sport: soccer, baseball, football, lacrosse, basketball, tennis, golf, etc.
- Address strengths and weaknesses and improve movement capacity.
- Build muscle, speed and strength.
- Youth Athletic Development
- Body Recomposition - burn fat and build muscle!
- 1-on-1 individualized to your goals.
- Partner and small group training available (contact for more info).
- Nutrition coaching included.
- Individualized programs built for you!
- Each session is tailored to your goals, training level and improving any limitations.
- Individual attention and support in and out of the gym. Questions about soreness, pain, nutrition, and life are encouraged and welcome! I am here to support your health journey to reach your goals
- 30 or 60 minute sessions are available. All sessions include a complimentary consultation to go over health history so an appropriate program can be built for you!
- Nutrition coaching is included in all plans. We will dive into current eating habits and slowly build in new habits over time to get you to your goals quicker.
- Partner and small group training are available. Send a message below for more information.
- For athletes or individuals who have been injured and have recently completed physical therapy and are looking to get back to playing their sport
- 1-on-1 programs developed specifically for your injury to bring you back stronger than ever by building off the work completed with your physical therapist
- The goal: to prepare you for the demands of your specific sport, and minimize the risk of reinjury!
- For those who are finished with physical therapy but want to continue their fitness journey!
- 1-on-1 support tailored to your specific injury or limitation
- 30 or 60 minute sessions available
- Nutrition coaching included
- Train with me virtually through Train Heroic!
- Individualized programs designed to address your goals.
- Videos included for all exercises.
- 2x, 3x, and 4x weekly programming options.
- Most cost-effective training method.
- Weekly/biweekly meetings included at additional charge.
- Most of your day is spent out of the gym, lets maximize our progress by building healthy eating habits for life.
- We will take a deep dive into current eating habits and routines to see where we can make improvements.
- At DPT, we start with small attainable goal-setting practices to help us get to the bigger goals you want to achieve!
- Personalized nutrition guide included.

Client Reviews

“I am delighted to share our experience and specifically, the incredible impact Matt DelGreco has had on my son Anthony's strength and conditioning journey. In just his 8-week session with Matt, Anthony has shown remarkable progress, becoming notably stronger, faster and more confident. What sets Matt apart is his keen understanding of Anthony's sport, baseball, specifically pitching. Matt has crafted a tailored workout plan that not only enhances Anthony's overall strength and agility but also addresses the specific demands of pitching. His expertise, dedication, and personalized approach have truly made a positive difference in Anthony's fitness journey. We are grateful for the support and guidance provided by Matt at Healthtrax."

— Anthony Burt · RH Pitcher, St. John’s University, West Warwick High School

“Working with personal trainer Matt Delgreco has been transformative for Zayden Kent. Since starting in the winter of 2023, Matt guided Zayden through a tailored 8-week assessment program focused on weight training and cardio, followed by consistent group training sessions.

Through Matt's expertise in weight loss, strength training, and mobility, Zayden successfully lost 30 lbs within 12 months, evolving from 230 lbs to a strong, lean 205 lbs by 2025. Most impressively, Matt's coaching helped Zayden become significantly more athletic on the mound, with his fastball velocity increasing from 77 MPH in 2023 to 90 MPH in 2025."

Before

After

— Zayden Kent

“Since commencing training sessions with Matt, we have observed a remarkable transformation in our son's physical fitness and overall well-being. Matt has demonstrated a deep understanding of youth fitness, employing age-appropriate exercises and personalized training plans to ensure both safety and effectiveness. Matt has consistently exhibited a positive and motivational approach, making each workout session enjoyable for our son and at the same time pushing him to get better. This has not only contributed to his physical development but has also fostered a genuine interest in maintaining a healthy and active lifestyle. The communication and collaboration between Matt and us have been exemplary. He takes the time to understand our son's unique needs and adjusts the training regimen accordingly. Matt has done his homework in regards to the sport specific training that we have asked for and has done so on his own time so he prepared not only for the now, but also knows what they will be doing weeks down the road. This personalized attention has undoubtedly played a pivotal role in the success of the training program."

— Chris Knight · father of Brett, 16 Hendricken High School Baseball

“I spent over 5 years in chronic pain due to an injury in my muscles within my rib cage. I was extremely limited in my activities of daily living and could no longer strength train with more than 5 pound weights or do any cardio that was beyond walking. I saw physical therapy, massage therapy, a DO and MD’s and still wasn’t better. My final stop was with Matt and he fixed me!! It has now been about two years since I started working with him. I have no pain and no limitations anymore!! My activities of daily living are pain free and easy and I strength train without limitations and with lots of weight and variety. I feel 25 years younger than I did before starting with Matt. Matt’s level of knowledge and his enthusiasm for safely improving one’s quality of life is so impressive.”

— Jill, 48

“Matt has been a huge help on my fitness journey. He’s always pushing me to break my limits and become stronger and I couldn’t be more thankful. Thanks to him I’ve slimmed down a lot and become who I want to be. Being a teenage girl isn’t easy but Matt helps my mental health by making exercise fun and my time with him has made me stronger and helped me achieve and maintain the physique I’ve always wanted.”

— Julia, 16

“As a man in my late 40’s, I’ve had a number of injuries over the years and Matt has been instrumental in helping me overcome them. He has created a training program that not only improved my strength and mobility but also brought me to the level of fitness needed to successfully complete the Spartan Ultra beast at Killington, Vermont which I had attempted 6 times on my own unsuccessfully. I’m continually impressed by his depth of knowledge, professionalism and understanding.”

— Chris, 48 · ultra marathon athlete

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Mission StateMent

To empower and elevate individuals and athletes to achieve their goals through elite, contemporary, high-performance health services and personalized support

Let’s Get TO WORK

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