our mission

Thrive in life through physical education

who we serve

what we do

K-12 Fitness Curriculum
In-Person and Virtual Educator Training
On-Site Experiential Learning Events
Youth Summer Camps
Custom Teambuilding Events

Fitness

Health and the ability to perform a broad spectrum of fundamental human movements.

Nature

Get outdoors: It’s common sense and has proven benefits.

Character

Character is cultivated. Hard work prepares us to make hard decisions.

Ready to transform your school’s Physical Education program?

Iliad Athletics
Educator certification course

2-DAYS OF IMMERSIVE TRAINING

 

DESIGNED FOR EDUCATORS, COACHES, PRINCIPALS, AND PARENTS

The Iliad Athletics Educator Certification Course is a two-day immersive training experience. Designed to benefit all educators—teachers, coaches, principles, athletic directors, and parents—this course equips participants with the tools to implement and maximize our proven method and curriculum.

forbes

"Iliad Athletics explicitly states that its training is oriented toward readiness beyond the classroom, and it uses a simple progression that many academic environments struggle to complete."
(Ray Ravaglia, Forbes Contributor)

Restoring Education in America

In this episode of 'Restoring Education in America' with Priscilla Rahn, Patrick Whalen explains how classical physical education builds strength, confidence, and healthy habits — and why schools must rethink physical learning.

Dallas morning news

"Scholars, school administrators and parents regularly debate what curricula best serve students’ general education needs. My contention is that PE should occupy a prominent place in every child’s general education."
(Patrick Whalen, CEO, Iliad Athletics)

U.S. Department of Education

"Excellent PE is a prominent educational force-multiplier, not an after-thought."
(Patrick Whalen, CEO, Iliad Athletics)

TomKlingenstein.com

"Physical experience serves as an essential epistemological foundation for the formation of human beings capable of encountering reality as it is."
(Patrick Whalen, CEO, Iliad Athletics)

The outdoorsy mom podcast

Iliad Athletics featured on the Outdoorsy Mom podcast

michigan enjoyer

"Childhood obesity is rising because our schools are more focused on compliance than teaching perseverance and fortitude."
(Patrick Whalen, CEO, Iliad Athletics)

FitnessGram by GreenLight Fitness

Iliad's Founder and CEO, Patrick Whalen, speaks with Breanna Palmeiro, Vice President of Operations with GreenLight Fitness

forbes

“If the goal of the program is to provide intense bonding experiences that can build character and develop self-confidence, Iliad Athletics is clearly succeeding.” 
(Ray Ravaglia, Forbes Contributor)

Curriculum

Explore our unique curriculum that educates the body, mind, and soul.

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Professional Development

Maximize our method's impact by joining our Educator Certification Course, host an Iliad Athletics staff training, or schedule a parent lecture at your school.

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Customized training & camps

Elevate leadership and character with youth camps, custom school mini-camps, or partnerships with youth groups and charities.

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TESTIMONIALS

"I would wholeheartedly recommend Iliad Athletics to other schools! Schools are searching for quality programs which strengthen the body, mind, and heart of their students. Iliad does all three and provides a plan teachers can follow and adapt accordingly for their student community."

Julia H.

Head of School

"This was the program that I had been looking for, a program that encourages students to be well rounded in their physical education, have a love for nature, use the outdoors as their life-long playground, and encourages striving to do one's best."

Jill F.

K-12 PE Teacher

“It was physically, mentally, and spiritually challenging, in a good way.”

Student

“The final exercise was the most rewarding for me because it taught me to be a good teammate.”

Camp Participant

“It was very well thought out and extremely relevant.”

Parent

“I learned to control my frustrations with my team members when we got tired.”

Student

Strenuous Life

Iliad Athletics' Newsletter

You can expect this to land in your inbox every couple of weeks with insights into our unique approach to physical education; actionable intelligence relating to building a foundation in fitness, nature, and character; and news from the field where we're working to reverse the wide-ranging effects of a sedentary culture.