Built by a Coach. Driven by Community.
The Grove Athletics was created to fill a gap — to give athletes, families, and adults in Spruce Grove, Stony Plain, and Parkland County access to professional performance training in a place that feels like home.
Mark Hamilton
Founder & Head Coach
Mark Hamilton
Mark is an experienced personal trainer, youth soccer coach, father, and community builder. After years spent coaching sport teams, training adults, and working in fitness across the Spruce Grove and Stony Plain area, he built The Grove Athletics to be the training facility he always wished existed.
His vision is simple: create a space where local athletes — young and old — can develop real skills, build lasting confidence, and train with coaches who genuinely care about their progress. No franchise playbook. No generic programming. Just real coaching for real people.
When he's not coaching at The Grove, Mark is on the soccer pitch, spending time with his family, or finding new ways to give back to the community that shaped him.
What We Stand For.
Coaching First
Every session is led by a real coach. We don't just set up equipment and let people figure it out.
Community Driven
We're not a franchise. We're a local business built by people who live and coach in this community.
Development Over Hype
We focus on long-term development, not trends. Real training. Real progressions. Real results.
Every Athlete Matters
Whether you're 8 or 48, a beginner or an experienced competitor — you belong here.