Eric Wilberg
Coach Eric Wilberg blends periodized strength training, mobilization, and corrective movements in a systematic approach to ensure consistent results for his clients. Coach Wilberg uses a laid back, simple, no-nonsense approach to guide his clients to success. He enjoys teaching people the skills they need to successfully navigate life, training, and most importantly health!
Coach Wilberg graduated from East Carolina University in 2018 with a Bachelors degree as a Health Fitness Specialist. Since then he has worked in a wide variety of fitness environments with all types of clientele. Along with the general population Coach Wilberg has worked with numerous youth athletes, aging adults, visually impaired trainees, Special Olympians, competitive powerlifters, and amateur fighters.
Coach Wilberg’s passion for training began in his freshman year of high school in 2009. Coach Wilberg competed in wrestling at a high level both in high school and at the collegiate level. After having to give up wrestling in 2015 to afford schooling he dove head first into bodybuilding and powerlifting. Since then Eric has competed in 1 bodybuilding show and 15 powerlifting competitions, totalling 1800+ 9 times. His best lifts in competition are a 694lb squat, 463lb bench press, and 840lb deadlift in the 220lb weight class.
Crickett bankston
Crickett Bankston joins our team with a decade of experience in athletic development and performance training. He's coached hundreds of youth to collegiate athletes that have had success in a variety sports. From the traditional including dozens of NCHSAA state champion and record setting lacrosse and football players, wrestlers and volleyballers. To the extreme, obscure and unorthodox: Selection and BUD/S prep, a professional ping pong player, an equestrian, and a fencing team. Crickett works to instill a confident, insightful and tenacious mindset in the athletes he develops. While fine tuning their bodies to perform optimally during competition.
Crickett has a BS in Psychology as well as a BS in Exercise Science with dual concentrations in Exercise Physiology and Sport Behavior from Greensboro College. He's a USA Weightlifting Level 1 coach. Crossfit Level 1 coach. Underground Strength & Performance coach and a Lockhart & Leith Nutrition and Weightcutting specialist.