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]

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