FOOTBALL-SPECIFIC SKILLS & ATHLETIC FITNESS TRAINING IN PARK RIDGE, IL
ELITE ATHLETE DEVELOPMENT SOLUTIONS
DESIGNED TO MAXIMIZE THE ATHLETE'S POTENTIAL TO LIVE A LONG, HEALTHY, AND FRUITFUL LIFE IN SPORT
HELPING ATHLETES GROW IN EXCELLENCE
WHO WE ARE
Palms Grove Performance is an elite athletic skills & fitness development system — rooted in performance science, biblical truth, and experiential wisdom. We exist to cultivate real, lasting growth in serious and committed athletes. Across every season of the athlete journey — from youth to high school, college to pro.
Palms Grove is more than a training system— it's a community of purpose-driven athletes and coaches, united by a shared pursuit of excellence in sport and life. Our higher mission is to shape young men and women into disciplined, powerful, and rooted leaders — athletes who impact their sport on the field and the world beyond it. Through the disciplines of performance training, we equip them to live long, healthy, and fruitful lives in sport and in life.
GROUP TRAINING PACKS
TRAINING PACKS ARE VALID FOR ALL FOUNDATION, COMPETITIVE, and ELITE CLASSES
- Best Value
16-PACK | GROUP TRAINING
480$16-class pack of Palms Grove Group Training Sessions at Oakton Sports Complex.Valid for 12 months- 16 Group Training Classes
- $30 per class
- ($160 in savings)
8 PACK | GROUP TRAINING
280$8-class pack of Palms Grove Group Training Sessions at Oakton Sports ComplexValid for 6 months- 8 Group Training Classes
- $35 per class
- ($40 in savings)
SINGLE | GROUP TRAINING
40$1 Palms Grove Group Training Session at Oakton Sports Complex.Valid for one month- 1 Group Training Class
- $40 per class
- ($0 in savings)
Pricing reflects packaged program rates. No refunds or prorating for missed sessions. All sessions must be used within the program period. Make-up sessions may be offered as coach schedule allows but are not guaranteed. Program subject to change based on coach availability, weather, or facility access. In case of injury, credit or extensions may be considered on a case-by-case basis with medical documentation. All athletes are expected to adhere to training standards, arrive on time, and come prepared with proper gear.
PROVEN RESULTS. REAL GROWTH. LIFELONG IMPACT.
COREY DAVIS
Former NFL First-Round Draft Pick
7+ Year NFL Veteran
"Appreciate everything you did fam! Been a real blessing having you come out past couple years and get me right, physically, spiritually & intellectually. Love you, G"
ADAM STURTZ
D1 Linebacker
"When I started training with Grant my confidence, knowledge, and skill skyrocketed. You always went the extra mile with me, whether it was drawing up specific plays on the board or helping me think about recruiting. I would have never come close to being the player I became if it wasn't for you and your help. I am super grateful."
PJ Fleck
Former WMU Head Football Coach
Current Minnesota Head Football Coach
DePalma is the "perfect" player to lead the Broncos' steadily improving defense. You go and walk next to him and he's a tough, hard-nosed football player. He finds a way to get it done and that's what this team is about. That's what the leadership of this team is about.
WHERE WE TRAIN
Oakton Sports Complex (OSC)
2800 W. Oakton St., Park Ridge, IL 60068
MEET OUR FOUNDER & PERFORMANCE DIRECTOR
GRANT DEPALMA aka COACH PALMS
Rooted in Faith. Forged in the Trenches. Pursuing Excellence & Impact.
MOMENTS IN SPORT
Bio
Grant DePalma, aka Coach Palms, is a former Division I linebacker, team captain, and professional football player with over 17 years competing in the game of football and 7+ years of performance coaching experience. He has trained athletes at every level — from NFL veterans and D1 athletes to high-potential high schoolers and hungry youth players — guiding them through each phase of the elite athletic journey.
His coaching blends science-backed performance systems, football IQ and on-field skill work, and whole-athlete development — with a heart for the greatest good of each athlete he coaches. “We don’t just train to look good — we train to play long at an elite level and lead well.”
Credentials
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Former NCAA Division I Athlete
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Bahamas Bowl Defensive MVP
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300+ Career Tackles (College)
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Burlsworth Trophy Nominee
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D3 MVP → Walk-On → D1 Captain → Full Scholarship
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Multiple Leadership & Character Awards
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Professional Football Linebacker (1 year - Europe)
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Certified Strength & Conditioning Specialist (CSCS)
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NFL Off-Season Training Coach
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Trained 5th-Round Pick, Corey Davis
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B.S. in Construction Engineering
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7+ Years Coaching
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Youth, High School, College & Pro Athletes
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Specializes in:
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Athletic Performance Development
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Football Skill & IQ Development
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Off the Field
When he's not on the turf or in the weight room, Coach Palms leads discipleship groups, helps manage a pooled investment fund, and spends time with his extended family in the Niles/Park Ridge area. Deeply rooted in his faith and hometown community, he’s committed to building a life — and legacy — of impact, excellence, and purpose.
TRACKING PALMS GROVE IMPACT
Although our founder has coached and developed thousands of athletes over many years, Palms Grove Performance began official operations on September 29, 2025. The numbers below reflect our measured impact since that launch.
Last updated: October 19, 2025.