EXOS
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EXOS, formerly named Athletes' Performance, is an American company founded in 1999 to maximize the potential of athletes. In 2014 EXOS acquired Medifit Corporate Services, which staffs corporate wellness centers nationwide. The brand names Athletes' Performance and the subsidiary Core Performance were integrated into one brand name EXOS as well.
The company focuses on proactive health and performance for elite athletes, the military and businesses. [1] Founded by Mark Verstegen in 1999 and based in Phoenix, Arizona,[2] it has private training facilities in Phoenix, Arizona, Fieldhouse USA in Frisco, Texas; at StubHub Center in Carson, California; the SKLZ headquarters in Carlsbad, California and at the Andrews Institute in Gulf Breeze, Florida. The company offers training and nutrition services in Raleigh, North Carolina and Cary, North Carolina through a partnership with Raleigh Orthopedic Clinic.
It is a private personalized performance training institute,[3] described by MLB.com as "a high-tech fitness boot camp for professionals,"[4] and by ESPN as "a sprawling weight room/running track/football field/swimming pool/café/spa."[5] Training programs can include aspects such as a nutrition program, massages, metabolic tests, cardiovascular work, drills, and aptitude and media training.[6]
History
1999–2000: Founding and incorporation
EXOS was founded as Athletes' Performance, Inc. in Tempe, Arizona in 1999 by Mark Verstegen. The same year, the company formed a partnership with adidas.
2001–2008
The API Tempe, Arizona facility opened in 2001, and that same year API began an NFL Combine preparation program for prospective NFL athletes, training them for the NFL Combine tests. In the spring of 2001 Sports Illustrated noted that Roberto Alomar had spent the prior December at API, and was noticeably stronger.[7]
In 2003, API opened a second facility in Carson, California, primarily for soccer, tennis, cycling, and track and field athletes.[8] Its athletes have included Olympic gold medalists, MLS Cup champions, and major sport All Stars. That year the Boston Globe and MLB.com reported that in Curt Schilling trained at API as well in 2003 and 2005.
In 2004 EXOS founder, Mark Verstegen, released his first book "Core Performance. The next year, the company started a relationship with the German National Soccer team in preparation for the 2006 World Cup. In 2006, the company began providing solutions to the United States Military. The company launched CPRO and CPESD products in 2008 and entered an innovation and development partnership with adidas miCoach. From inception until 2008, more than 25 first round picks were API athletes, including 8 each in the 2005 and 2006 NFL Drafts.[3][1][9][10]
In 2007 a fourth facility was added in Gulf Breeze, Florida, to focus on rehabilitative and performance services.[3] [2]
2009–2017
In 2009, the Core Performance brand opened the first Corporate Performance Center with Google. The company was named Fast Company "Most Innovative Company in Sports" in 2011. The same year, the company began working with the US National Men's Soccer team. In 2012, EXOS supported training for 60 London Olympic Medalists, including 24 gold medal winners. The same year, EXOS trained 14 NFL 1st round draft picks and supported the LA Galaxy soccer team back to back MLS Cup wins.
In 2013, EXOS announced the NFL Players Association Trust Program and was selected as the sole Human Performance Provider for U.S. Special Operations Forces as part of the POTFF program.
On December 18, 2014 EXOS acquired MediFit Corporate Services Inc.[11]
On July 24, 2015 a Class Action Lawsuit was filed by FRANCISCO FLORES, individually, and on behalf of all others similarly situated against Medifit. EXOS, also referred to as Medift Corporate Services Inc., agreed to pay $1.3 million to settle the numerous labor code and wage and hour violations.[12]
In 2017 two more lawsuits were filed against EXOS citing Civil Rights and Employment Discrimination, which are still pending.[13]
April 20, 2017 EXOS extended their partnership with [[3]], despite their Worker Rights violations in the garment industry across Indonesia, Cambodia, and El Salvador.[14][15]
References
- ^ Buchholz, Jan (2008-08-08). "Athletes' Performance building $10M facility". Phoenix Business Journal. Retrieved June 1, 2009.
- ^ Nwoyes, Jesse (2008-06-09). "Athletes' Performance opens local corporate office". Boston Business Journal. Retrieved June 1, 2009.
- ^ a b c http://www.athletesperformance.com/#history
- ^ Mark Sheldon / MLB.com (April 10, 2004). "Gardenhire has confidence in Ford | MLB.com: News". Mlb.mlb.com. Retrieved March 18, 2010.
- ^ "Headed to the Combine: Aaron Curry and ESPNTheMag.Com (Uh, Separately)". espn.go.com. February 18, 2009. Retrieved March 18, 2010.
- ^ Casacchia, Chris (March 9, 2007). "Gaining an edge: Tempe company becoming go-to place for aspiring NFL players, top athletes – Phoenix Business Journal:". Phoenix.bizjournals.com. Retrieved March 18, 2010.
- ^ "Inside Game – Tom Verducci – Inside Baseball – SI's Tom Verducci: Alomar's concern for elderly exemplifies new attitude". Sportsillustrated.cnn.com. March 5, 2001. Retrieved March 18, 2010.
- ^ Thomas Harding / MLB.com (October 18, 2007). "Heart of the Order: Garrett Atkins | MLB.com: News". Mlb.mlb.com. Retrieved March 18, 2010.
- ^ "Taylor prepares for NFL | Muskegon News". MLive.com. February 2, 2009. Retrieved March 18, 2010.
- ^ "NFL: Star rookies Willis (49ers), Peterson (Vikes) meet". The Honolulu Advertiser. December 6, 2007. Retrieved March 18, 2010.
- ^ http://www.teamexos.com/exos-completes-acquisition-of-medifit/
- ^ https://topclassactions.com/lawsuit-settlements/lawsuit-news/350132-medifit-corporate-service-inc-agrees-1-3-million-california-wage-hour-settlement/
- ^ https://dockets.justia.com/search?query=medifit+exos
- ^ https://www.thenation.com/article/universities-dump-adidas-over-labor-disputes/
- ^ http://www.ethicalconsumer.org/companystories.aspx?CompanyId=16850&CategoryId=421