Tim Grover
Tim Grover is a businessman, motivational speaker, personal trainer and owner of Attack Athletics.[1]
In 1989, Grover saw an article about Michael Jordan and the Detroit Pistons. Jordan was not working with a trainer at the time, and Grover believed that he could help. He contacted the Chicago Bulls and eventually got to meet Jordan. Jordan gave him 30 days to prove himself.[2] He spent 15 years as Jordan's personal trainer and was with him through his six NBA championships, his time playing baseball and his two retirements.[3] He was Grover's first client and they worked together until Jordan finally retired for the second time.[4][5]
He is the CEO and owner of Attack Athletics and his current and past client lists include: Michael Jordan, Scottie Pippen, Charles Barkley, Hakeem Olajuwon, Dwyane Wade, and Kobe Bryant.[2][6][7]
He is the author of many books including Relentless: From Good To Great To Unstoppable and Jump Attack.[8] He is a featured columnist at Sports Illustrated and Yahoo and has appeared on ESPN, Fox Sports and other media locations.[9]
Grover has a BS and MS from the College of Applied Health Sciences.[10]
In 2010, UIC gave Grover a Lifetime Achievement Award; he was later inducted into the UIC Hall of Fame.[10]
In 2018, he was the recipient of the AHS Distinguished Alumni Achievement Award. [9]
References
- Schaefer, Rob (May 24, 2020). "Michael Jordan's trainer Tim Grover confirms true ailment behind 'Flu Game'". NBC Sports.
- Johnson, Chris. "How Tim Grover Became One of the NBA's Most Revered Trainers". Sports Illustrated. Retrieved 2020-05-24.
- of GQ, The Editors. "Michael Jordan's Trainer Used to Count MJ's Steps By Hand". GQ. Retrieved 2020-05-24.
- Fox Sports (May 24, 2020). "The psychotic lengths Michael Jordan's trainer went to 'keep up' with GOAT's demands". Fox Sports.
- Dudas, Todd (May 24, 2020). "There were many influences in Michael Jordan's life, but there might have not been one bigger than his personal trainer, Tim Grover". Sir Charles in Charge.
- "Tim Grover talks Michael Jordan, 'The Last Dance'". 670 The Score. May 24, 2020.
- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iTFtY6KgS58&feature=youtu.be&t=34
- Skolnick, Ethan. "Dwyane Wade Trainer Tim Grover Reveals Full Story of Heat Star's Injury Recovery". Bleacher Report. Retrieved 2020-05-24.
- "Tim Grover". AHS.UIC.EDU. May 24, 2020.
- "Tim Grover". AHS. Retrieved 12 August 2020.