ATHLETIC TRAINING GRANT

We are proud to partner with outstanding local businesses to help cultivate the next generation of upcoming athletes. If you are a high school athlete passionate about giving your all in athletics and academics, this may be the opportunity for you. Each year our incredible local sponsors will help 4 hard-working high school student athletes receive 3 months FREE training at UFIT to assist them in their pursuit of an athletic scholarship. This grant was created to give back to the community in a unique way by supporting the important connection between education and athletics. This program is inspired by the wonderful people in the Kingston community who helped Josh, UFIT co-founder, to excel both athletically and academically before he went on to play football at Bishop’s University and for the CFL Hamilton Tiger-Cats.

PREVIOUS RECIPIENTS

TAYLOR WOLSEY - KINGSTON JRS. #11 ASSISTANT CAPTAIN, BROCK UNIVERSITY COMMITTED

"Over the past four months, I have had the privilege of training at UFIT Kingston as the first recipient of their Athletic Training Grant, sponsored by Petrie Ford. Since May I have become both physically and mentally tougher and feel very prepared to start my season. I have been surrounded by a great community and athletes and coaches to push me to the best of my ability. Josh has been very accommodating with my busy schedule and has let me come in to train at different times and has always pushed me to be better. Over my time training in the offseason, I have gotten significantly stronger and more mentally resilient which is translated to my game on ice making me faster, stronger, and have better endurance. As I go back into season I feel very prepared to excel in my upcoming season playing for the Kingston Jrs."

Tom Nitschke - Frontenac Secondary School football, queen's university committed

"I am so thankful for the opportunity to have received the UFIT Athletic Grant sponsored by Leo Ragusa at The Mortgage Professionals. I love working out at UFIT as the staff encourage us to push ourselves beyond our limits and outside our comfort zone. The expert coaching staff and amazing facilities have played a pivotal role in my physical, mental, and personal development as an athlete. I love working out with fellow athletes in the UFIT community that share the same passion for personal athletic development. Receiving this grant has made my goals of post-secondary and professional athletics more of a reality, giving me the tools and support required to excel in football. It also allowed me to stay injury free during the fall football season where I was recognized as the MVP of the KASSAA Football Championships. I am proud to be a part of the UFIT Kingston family!"



AMY wisniewski - U18AA Belleville Bearcats hockey

"I am honoured that I was selected for the UFIT HPC Athletic Grant sponsored by Dr. Beth German at Bayview Optometry. The tailored and focused training that Coach Josh put me through over the past 3 months has taken my athletic ability to another level. It has allowed me to perform better on & off the ice. The goals I set for myself at the start of the program, I crushed them. I could not have done it without Coach Josh, and the rest of the UFIT team who provided ongoing support, motivation, and education to ensure I was on the right track. UFIT is an outstanding facility, surrounded by elite athletes, coaches, and trainers, who are all so welcoming and friendly. Their support and encouragement guided me to reach the goals I set for myself. I am thrilled to be a part of the U18AA Belleville Bearcats hockey team for the upcoming 2024/25 season. I’m truly grateful for UFIT HPC & Dr. Beth German’s tremendous sponsorship and generosity."



BROCK HAMILTON - KINGSTON JR. PONIES BASEBALL

"I have loved working with the UFIT team who have given me the tools to better myself both physically and mentally as an athlete. 

Paul Di Rinaldo from RDR Wealth Management’s support and generosity has helped me in so many amazing ways. I have become significantly more explosive, faster, flexible, and agile during the past three months. Also, this sponsorship has greatly affected my performance on the diamond including: throwing harder, having more confidence on the field, and being able to hit the ball a lot further. I am excited to showcase my growth this summer on the diamond and be a greater contributor to my team’s overall success. The specialized programs offered at UFIT helped me reach the goals that I set with Josh at the beginning of February. I have enjoyed utilizing UFIT’s awesome facilities and I have never been more excited to work out in my life. I have decided to continue training at UFIT and am looking forward to reaching all my future goals.

This grant has positively affected my life in so many ways, including my overall confidence as an athlete, and I can’t wait to continue my UFIT journey. I will never forget Paul Di Rinaldo’s generosity and support. I hope that someday I will be in a position that I can 

pay the kindness forward to a future athlete in a similar manner."



GRIFFIN FOX - GREATER KINGSTON GAELS U16 AAA

"I am writing to express my deepest gratitude to UFIT and Adam Candon at REMAX Rise for the generous sponsorship grant that supported my training at your facility over the past three months. This opportunity has had a dramatic impact for me, showing how hard work and commitment can take my fitness to a new level.

Participating in the program at UFIT has been an incredible journey for me, especially as I prepare for my upcoming hockey draft year. The specialized training program focused on improving my overall strength, agility, and speed and has been instrumental in my athletic development. The guidance and expertise of Josh and the Ufit team have not only helped me to improve my fitness, but also boosted my confidence as I approach this pivotal phase in my hockey career.

The facilities at UFIT are unbeatable, and the supportive environment created by the UFIT team made each training session both challenging and rewarding. The personalized attention I received ensured that I could maximize my potential and make significant gains in my performance. Seeing how much I improved was truly motivating and I could see how the time I was investing was paying off.

I cannot thank you enough for investing in my athletic aspirations through your sponsorship. It has made a huge difference in my preparation for the hockey draft year, and I am excited about the progress I have made.

Once again, thank you to Adam Candon at REMAX Rise for your belief in my potential and for providing me with this invaluable opportunity. I look forward to applying everything I have learned during my time at UFIT to achieve success in my upcoming endeavours."

A Huge Thank You To Our Previous Sponsors: