About
Meet our founders:
Tom Verrept & Nick Goossen
Tom Verrept
Tom graduated as a physical therapist in sports and manual therapy. He followed various refresher courses to further increase his insight and knowledge of the human body. Exercise therapy, movement and training are always the main parameters in his treatments.
”Give people the tools to help themselves”.
Coach Tom also relies on practical experience. He grew up around sports. Because of his high level basketball play he received professional fitness guidance from the age of 16. His first professional experience came from running the EA gym for several months as a substitute. Besides the fitness community he completed years of internships at several top physiotherapist practices. He’s experienced in guiding top athletes and non-athletes daily during his physio and personal training sessions. He’s also co-founder of Jungle Gym Antwerp where he trains, motivates and guides people to a healthier and fitter life every week.
Furthermore, Tom lives by the motto: “Invest in yourself. Improve yourself and thereby improve your life!”. So he followed the Quantum Performance Coaching program and is currently active as a trainee at Straight Line Coaching. Generating insight into yourself, breaking barriers and creating growth opportunities is the goal.
Tom combines his knowledge of the physical aspect of the human body with the motivational, emotional, psychological and social aspects of human beings. With his holistic “no-BS” approach, Tom brings out the best in each individual.
Education
- Straight Line Coaching (2022 – …)
- Quantum Performance Coaching (2021-2022)
- Cupping Therapy: Centre Of Excellence (2020)
- Master in Rehabilitation Sciences and Physical Therapy: Musculoskeletal Disorders with Distinction at the University of Antwerp (2018)
- Bachelor in Rehabilitation Sciences and Physical Therapy with Distinction at the University of Antwerp (2016)
- Barefoot Training Specialist – Level 1 & 2 (2017)
- State of the Art and Science for Shoulder Pain – Keynote Lecture Prof. Dr. L. Michener (2017)
- Functional Range Conditioning Level 1 – Certified FRC Mobility Specialist (2015)
Testimonials
Maandenlang volgde ik kiné bij Tom en werd mijn rug beter en beter. Belangrijker nog is het vertrouwen dat ik kreeg door de focus op vorm, tempo, etc. te leggen. Ik kreeg terug zin om te trainen en startte met Online Coaching bij Seiza. – Jonas Dierick
Nick Goossen
Nick started his coaching career when he was 21 years old. He started at Elite Athletes as a strength and conditioning coach. The focus primarily was on guiding professional athletes to an injury free career but later on that focus expanded to regular people on their quest to overall fitness. International basketball camps, international workshops, off-season development for professional athletes, hypertrophy camps for individuals, year round programming for entrepreneurs, relaxation workshops and much more.
“The passion for strength training and mobility developed as a necessity. Throughout my basketball playing career I racked up injuries between ages 14 and 21. This rampage witheld me from ever having a decent shot at becoming a professional athlete (and even certain educational careers). This past has pushed me to share the things I did wrong so other people can fulfill their aspirations.”
Nick sold his shares in 2018 and decided to travel and work in a plethora of different jobs to gather as much perspective on life as possible. Discovering new impulses, cultures, languages, values and norms maintain valuable information on how to live life.
The disability, fear and anguish that people have to discover new paths have inspired him to co create the Super Human program. More recently he has begun as a career coaching trainee to sharpen his skills as a mentor to all kinds of people. Aside to the career coaching he’s enrolled into Strength & Conditioning Programming courses to become one of the best Strength Coaches.
Education
- Martin Rooney – Training For Warriors Certificate – 2014
- Bram Swinnen – Strength Training for Sports – 2014
- Tristan Kobayashi – Gymnastic Strength & Mobility – 2015
- Yuri Marmerstein – Handstand & Bodyweight Strength – 2015
- J.Frucek & L.Kadnar – Fighting Monkey – 2015
- Dr. A. Spina & D.Nielsen – Functional Range Conditioning – 2015
- Y.Avalon – Handbalancing – 2015
- S.Maxwell – Mobility & Conditioning – 2016
- D.John – Easy Strength – 2016
- M.Truscott – Adult Programming – 2016
- K.Carr – Movement as Medicine – 2016
- J.Price- Corrective Exercises – 2016
- J.Frucek & L.Kadnal – Earthquake Architecture – 2017
- C.Poliquin – Relative Strength Programming – 2017
- Barefoot Training Specialist Level 1 – 2018
- Barefoot Training Specialist Level 2 – 2018
- Career Counselor – SYSTO – 2022 – …
- Pro Coach Cert. – Strength Sensei – Poliquin Group – 2022 – …
- Straight Line Coachhing – 2022
Testimonials
I was convinced when I heard a friend of mine was 'healed' from her hernia just by moving. The focus on mobility and strength under professional guidance was a deciding factor. A couple of months later my back is so much better. After a couple of sessions I felt a big difference. Thanks Nick!Thierry Mey
Thierry Mey
Thierry Mey
For two years, I've been having a lot of difficulties because of a hernia. Spine School,injections, physiotherapy and many other things didn't help. Since my classes with Nick, I don't have any pain whatsoever. Finally I'm back to doing things I've been missing out of the past two years.Jens Peeters
Jens Peeters
Jens Peeters
After 10 years of training, I thought I knew it all. Still I made the classic mistake of working out with heavy weights without the proper execution. I had grown accustomed to training with bad form. The entire left side of my body couldn't lift anything anymore. I asked Nick for help and in just a matter of weeks he fixed me up. How? He focuses on the essence of movement and taught me the basics again. How to train correct and the relation between muscle and joints. His programs are intelligently created and take into account your strengths and weaknesses. He taught me more awareness in a couple of weeks than all of those years before. And ofcourse you transform incredibly fast into a stronger and better built version!Sam Voeten
Sam Voeten
Sam Voeten
I want to thank Nick for the training this summer, because it made such a difference. I haven't had any pain for over a month! I'm finally able to go to practice and go to games without any problems!Dominic Vandenstock
Dominic Vandenstock
Dominic Vandenstock
Online Coaching with Nick is the perfect way to stay motivated. The programs are easy to use and tailored to your needs. It always gives me a boost to get stronger in the winter. Without Online Coaching, my Garage Gym would turn into a dusty garage. I'm a happy customer and I'd advise anyone to to contact Nick.Tim Remery
Tim Remery
Tim Remery
Nick is a driven coach, who has trained himself over the years. In this way he brings the maximum in you to the surface, without you ever being hurt. The chance that you will ever be hurt is minimized by training with Nick.Jonas Foerts
Jonas Foerts
Jonas Foerts
I worked with Nick during the offseason. I saw my fat percentage drop from 8% to 6,5% and I added 2kg of lean muscle mass. I became more mindful of my body as well. Nick is energetic, enthusiastic and dedicated to his craft!Jasper Sols
Jasper Sols
Jasper Sols
You combine strength work and mobility in a structured program. It's simple: you become a better athlete.Thomas Creppy
Thomas Creppy
Thomas Creppy
Nick customizes the program to your abilities. Every training is challenging, creative and just fun!Marjolein Boelaert
Marjolein Boelaert
Marjolein Boelaert