ABOUT US
Elite Athletic Performance Coaching
Our Purpose
Mad Scientist Performance specializes in helping athletically driven individuals—whether they’re pursuing elite competitive goals or simply want to achieve their maximum potential.
The online consulting group was founded out of necessity to connect with like-minded individuals worldwide and deliver high touchpoint, remote coaching. The primary focus of our work is to provide structure, feedback, and progression to unlock your peak performance while removing the burden of in-person coaching.
We seek clients who want to train for their goals with intent, not just “work out.” Some might be current/former competitors while others are dedicated gym-goers who still feel that pull to move, develop, and live for performance. Whether you practice in standard gyms, home setups, or club environments, your motivation is twofold. You have the desire to perform at your best and want to train like an athlete with purpose & intent.
Meet the Coach
Chase Overpeck, MA, CSCS, USAW-L1
Chase Overpeck is the founder of Mad Scientist Performance with the vision of helping those with the desire of achieving their athletic potential worldwide. Having been a performance coach in the Triangle Area of NC for the last 5+ years, he has coached athletes in many settings such as sports performance facilities, classroom settings in college, spaces as small as his garage, and online. These clients have have ranged from 7 to 70+ years old and started from complete beginners to reaching collegiate, professional, and Olympic Level competition.
Educational Recognition
MA Exercise Physiology (UNC-Chapel Hill); Published Researcher in Peer-Reviewed Journals; NSCA-CSCS & USAW-L1 Certifications
Coaching Acknowledgements
Coached Olympians, National Record Holders, International Medalists, NCAA All-Americans, & Collegiate Recruits; D1 Team Consulting
Athletic Achievements
U25 National Champion in Olympic Weightlifting; 6x National Medalist & State Record Holder
A Unique Coaching Perspective Built on Experience
Physiology is the Foundation of Adaptation.
Chase received his graduate degree from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill in Exercise Physiology. He also holds an undergraduate degree in the same discipline from the school as well as a minor in Neuroscience. Chase was an active researcher during his time in school completing both undergraduate and graduate thesis projects, becoming a published author in a peer-reviewed journal, and consulting on collaborations with members of the USA Swimming Scientific Board as well as leading data collection for a project across the country with University of California-Berkeley.