The Story

Built From
Experience.

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CFL Professional

Montreal Alouettes

Master's Degree

Exercise Sports Science · Texas Tech

USAW Level 1

USA Weightlifting

NASE Certified

Speed & Explosion

USATF Level 1

USA Track & Field

15+ Years

Coaching Experience

Coach Gur

Gurminder Thind

I started lifting weights in seventh grade, and from that moment, I fell in love with it. At 15, football entered my life, quickly becoming my first love. Coming from Toronto, Canada, I had a burning ambition to play Division I football in the United States.

Eventually, I signed with the University of South Carolina, where I immersed myself in their strength and conditioning program. The coaches were old-school and tough, but they ignited a passion in me that I knew I wanted to pursue for the long term.

After a brief career in the CFL, I became a graduate assistant strength and conditioning coach at Texas Tech — where I also completed my Master's in Exercise Sports Science. After a rewarding tenure there, I rose to Director of Sports Performance at Velocity Sports Performance in Piedmont, SC.

When a lower back injury forced me to step away from football, I channeled my passion into founding Performance Evolution. My commitment to continually learning about diverse training modalities drives me to provide my clients with the best possible edge in their training.

“The weight room became my sanctuary — a place where all my stress and worries melted away.”
— Coach Gur

The Journey

Toronto

The Beginning

Started lifting in 7th grade. Football at 15. One goal: play D1 in the United States.

USC

University of South Carolina

Signed with the Gamecocks. Immersed in their S&C program under coaches who shaped everything that followed.

CFL

Professional Football

Brief career in the Canadian Football League before channeling everything into coaching.

Texas Tech

Graduate Assistant S&C Coach

Trained athletes at the university level while completing his Master's in Exercise Sports Science.

Velocity

Director of Sports Performance

Joined Velocity Sports Performance in Piedmont, SC. Rose from director to Director of Sports Performance in 2.5 years.

Founded Performance Evolution

A back injury closed one chapter. It opened another. Performance Evolution was built to give every client the edge Gur spent a lifetime earning.

Associate Director

Coach Isaac

Coach Isaac has trained under Coach Gur for over eight years, developing his skills throughout high school and college while building a strong foundation in performance training. He played football at Presbyterian College, where he further grew his passion for strength, speed, and athletic development.

With a degree in psychology, Isaac brings a unique ability to connect with and motivate athletes, understanding both the mental and physical sides of performance. He is also a USATF Level 1 and USAW Level 1 certified coach, applying science-based training methods to help athletes improve speed, power, and overall performance.

Now serving as the Associate Director of Performance Evolution, Isaac has three years of experience leading and developing athletes under Coach Gur. His dedication to athlete development, attention to detail, and commitment to results make him a key part of helping clients reach their full potential.

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Psychology Degree

Presbyterian College