TEAM

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Michael Knight

FOUNDER | OWNER | BASKETBALL DEVELOPMENT

  • Michael has a long track record of success training and developing athletes’ basketball skills and physical strength using the R3bartraining methodology.

    Michael has run countless camps, clinics, and training forums both in the states and internationally.

  • Michael Knight finished his collegiate career at Seattle University, where he graduated with his undergraduate degree in Communications while double minoring in Liberal Studies and Global Studies. He has since gone on to obtain his master’s degree in Communications. He is currently finishing his working MBA.

    While at Seattle University, Michael received all-tournament team selections at the Debani Holiday Classic in California, all-tournament team at the Seattle Pacific Oak Harbor classic, as well as the Coaches Award and Mission Award, given to the student/athlete who engages in community outreach/service, and to the student-athlete who reflects the mission statement of Seattle University.

  • Michael played basketball professionally abroad in France and other European and Asian leagues.

    Known for developing elite pro basketball talent. Mike currently works with some of the NBA’s brightest stars.

  • Michael is a part of a revolutionary training team and organization called R3bartraining.

    The team has launched their flag ship product, in the R3BAR Alpha Pro; A portable training tool, that puts the user at the center of core stability through coordinated awareness heightening, and a therapeutic mentality to strength and conditioning.

  • Michael has business professional experience, working for a prominent wealth management firm, in Seattle.

    Management consultant in the IT, and sports marketing spaces, working with Nike and Jordan brand.

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Tim Manson

FOUNDER | ATHLETIC PERFORMANCE ENHANCEMENT SPECIALIST

  • I’m a Human Movement specialist who specializes in teaching / training Efficient, Productive, and Effective Athletic Strength, Power, Speed, Agility, Quickness, Reaction, and Mindful Mastery - all ingredients that will transfer well to Sports Specific performance.  My philosophy and focus is centered on Injury Reduction (i.e. enhancing Durability & developing Injury Resistant Body’s - caused by Self-Inflicted Non-Contact Injuries caused primarily through deceleration, stopping, changing direction and landing - especially ground based injuries).  One-hundred Percent of my athletes/clients are referred by parents, coaches, teams, other athletes, orthopedics, rehab specialists who are looking for a problem solver that doesn’t just get athletes moving and/or fit (esthetics), but actually teaches the athlete how to move.  Esthetics and Fitness will always come with the territory with me, but with major enhancements included.  

    My clientele is strictly Athletic Performance based and represents athletes from Pubescent to Elite Amateur to Professional Levels.  With respect to my young athletes - I adhere strictly to the Long-Term Athletic Development model:

    http://canadiansportforlife.ca/learn-about-canadian-sport-life/ltad-stages

  • For over 19 years Tim Manson has developed a unique reputation as one of the premier Athletic Performance Enhancement Specialist in the country. Based in Seattle, Washington, Tim’s breadth and depth of clientele includes athletes/teams representing a myriad of competitive sports from Youth, High School, and Collegiate Athletic Programs to Amateur and Professional Sports Organizations such as USA Track Field, NBA, WNBA, NFL, and MLB.  He has participated, presented and engaged in informative and motivational speaking projects within several National and Regional Strength Conditioning Association Conferences, Coaching Clinics and Symposiums as well as National Grass Roots Basketball, Football Showcase Camps/Combines and via Collegiate Athletic Department Invitations.  His combination of national class Track and Field experience, human performance based education, applied / anecdotal experience and comprehensive understanding of how to safely and effectively administer, direct, teach, assist and empower athletes toward their specific injury reduction and athletic performance goals is the foundation of his well earned reputation in the industry.    

  • My clientele is strictly Athletic Performance-based and represents athletes from Pubescent to Elite Amateur to Professional Levels. With respect to my young athletes - I adhere strictly to the Long-Term Athletic Development model (link):

    http://canadiansportforlife.ca/learn-about-canadian-sport-life/ltad-stages

Ryan Cooper

FOUNDER | R3BAR TRAINING

  • Ryan Cooper, a Seattle native and Brand Strategist for R3BAR Training. With an early-age introduction to Martial Arts that lead to the spark for his passion in general exercise and wellness, and for maintaining functional mobility.

    Ryan believes his 15yrs of yoga practice and 6yrs of R3BAR Training this has enabled him to compete competitively and injury free as a Professional Long Drive Golfer.

  • My clientele is strictly Athletic Performance based and represents athletes from Pubescent to Elite Amateur to Professional Levels.  With respect to my young athletes - I adhere strictly to the Long-Term

    Athletic Development model:

    http://canadiansportforlife.ca/learn-about-canadian-sport-life/ltad-stages