Elite Motion Level 1 · Applied Biomechanics · Certification

You can’t express what you can’t access.

Elite Motion Level 1 is a six-month certification for coaches, practitioners and serious movers who want to understand movement beyond exercises, templates and memorised protocols. Learn to observe a body, reason through what it cannot access, choose a logical first input, teach it clearly, and re-observe whether movement changes.

Level 1 Certification · Next Intake Now Forming · Live Practical Labs
Applied biomechanics Weekly practicals Video feedback Case reasoning Level 1 certification
Sebastian Coello, founder of Elite Motion

Sebastian Coello · Elite Motion

Format

6-month Level 1 certification with limited intake windows

Theory

Prerecorded so you can digest it in order

Practice

2 weekly practical time slots. One live attendance or replay completion expected

Outcome

Observe, reason, select, teach and re-observe

The Premise

The problem is not more exercises. It is the reasoning behind them.

Most coaches already have more information than they can use: workshops, certifications, systems, exercises, cues and drills. What is missing is a clear process for understanding the body in front of them.

Elite Motion is not built around collecting more drills. It is built around a lens. A process for observing how a body organises movement, reasoning through what it cannot access, choosing a logical first input, teaching it clearly, and checking whether the movement changes. Exercise selection stops being guesswork and becomes a decision you can explain.

You can’t express what you can’t access.

Biomechanics becomes useful when you can recognise it in real movement, feel it in your own body, and apply it with another person.

The Shift

From collecting exercises to understanding bodies

Where most people get stuck

  • Learning isolated techniques without knowing when or why to use them
  • Watching clients move but not knowing what the body is failing to access
  • Changing exercises without changing the underlying organisation
  • Over-focusing on symptoms instead of the system
  • Jumping between methods without a clear decision-making process
  • Trying to force change when the body is not ready to accept it

What you learn to build

  • The eye to see weight shifts, rotations, pressure and compensation
  • The ability to feel the positions and strategies yourself
  • The skill to teach movement clearly to another person
  • The reasoning to know what to test, what to address first and why
  • The confidence to select, regress and adapt first-layer interventions
  • The mental framework to make biomechanical change more frictionless

Who It Is For

For coaches, practitioners and serious movers with real training experience

The certification is built primarily for coaches, trainers and practitioners who work with bodies. Serious movers may also be a fit if they have enough training experience and want to understand their own biomechanics at a deeper level.

Coaches

For coaches who want to stop relying on random exercises and start understanding why a client moves the way they move.

Practitioners

For trainers, therapists and movement professionals who want a clearer bridge between assessment, coaching application and performance.

Serious Movers

For people who want to use the certification to understand and change their own biomechanics, not only coach someone else.

Who this is not for

  • You want a quick list of drills without learning the reasoning behind them.
  • You are looking for a medical credential, rehab licence or diagnostic qualification.
  • You do not want to practise, film, re-watch, adjust and be coached.
  • You prefer rigid templates over learning how to read the body in front of you.

Who this is for

  • You work with bodies and want a clearer decision-making process.
  • You want to feel the work in your own system before teaching it to someone else.
  • You care about assessment, movement quality and practical coaching application.
  • You are ready to build a deeper lens over six months, not collect another weekend method.

What You Build

A practical ability, not just a list of topics

The curriculum gives you the structure. The practical work turns it into an eye, a body sense and a first-layer coaching process.

01

Observe posture, gait and movement with more clarity

02

Identify missing access and reason through what to test first

03

Understand the organisation behind a compensation, not only the symptom

04

Choose logical first inputs instead of relying on random exercises

05

Select, regress and adapt exercises based on what the body shows you

06

Use gait, athletic footage and client videos to train pattern recognition

07

Understand the mental side of biomechanical change

08

Apply the same framework to your own body and the people you coach

The Investment

Founding English intake

$6,000 USD

Payment plan available: $1,000 / month for 6 months

Community rate available for existing students, members or those already inside the Elite Motion ecosystem.

Mentorship Testimonials

From the coaching mentorship in Spain

These testimonials are from the coaching mentorship Javi and Sebastian ran together in Spain. They speak to the learning experience before you see the client result photos below.

Tomi Alconada

A student perspective from the Spain coaching mentorship.

30 Years Of Coaching Experience

A practitioner perspective on how the mentorship sharpened the way movement is seen and coached.

Bea Sales

A direct look at the experience inside the mentorship environment.

Elite Motion Retreat Highlights

A short glimpse of the in-person environment, the energy and the work in practice.

Client Outcomes

What this knowledge can create

These are not the mentorship testimonials. These are client and athlete outcomes from the CoAthletic environment, showing what clearer movement reasoning can help produce in real bodies.

Francisco front body composition and posture progress Francisco back body composition and posture progress

Francisco

From a body he could train to a body he could actually use

Gait · pain resolution · return to sport

Before

  • 9/10 plantar fasciitis
  • 7/10 knee pain
  • Torn shoulder with 7/10 pain
  • Stiff spine with restricted rotation
  • Poor sleep, anxious energy and nervous system stuck in overdrive
  • Years of disciplined training building a body he could not use

After

  • Zero pain across all previous sites
  • Runs, jumps, throws and moves freely
  • Playing football, golf and skiing with confidence
  • Plays with his kids without limitation
  • Sleeping better, calmer and more energetic
  • Gained muscle on a body that now actually works

The shift: Francisco did not lack effort. He lacked a foundation. Years of bodybuilding, HIIT and lifting had built capacity on top of a gait that was not working, so everything loaded wrong. We stripped it back to walking, running and basic movement patterns. Once the foundation was right, everything else followed.

"He was extremely disciplined for years. The training was never the problem. The foundation was. Once we fixed how he moved at the base level, everything else he'd built had somewhere solid to sit." - Sebastian Coello

Lio side posture and body composition progress Lio back posture and body composition progress

Lio · Ex-Rugby Player

From spine and shoulder compression to leaner, stronger and pain-free overhead

Former athlete · structural and body composition

Before · 109.5kg

  • Left rib cage and shoulder compression
  • Anterior pelvic tilt and shift
  • Thoracic kyphosis
  • Longitudinal compression
  • Shoulder stiffness and pain pressing overhead

After · 94kg

  • Decreased fat mass and increased muscle mass
  • Significantly reduced shoulder compression
  • Anterior pelvic shift and tilt reduced
  • Pain pressing overhead resolved
  • Thoracic kyphosis significantly reduced

Since day one Lio showed a strong commitment to improving his biomechanics and state of health. His ability to adapt and change his behaviours toward habits that could facilitate this change were clear from the start. He is an example to all ex-athletes that daily bodily pain and discomfort does not need to be the norm.

Hugo front posture and structure progress Hugo back posture and structure progress

Hugo · Professional Dancer

From years of dancing through pain to strong, agile and pain-free

Professional dancer · roughly 2 years · in-person and remote

Before · age 20

  • Shoulder and scapula instability, clicking and pain during lifting and dance
  • Poor upper back extension mobility and strength
  • Lumbar and sacral pain and instability at 6/10
  • Worsening kyphosis leading to tension headaches at 5/10
  • General low energy, fatigue and anxiety symptoms

After · age 22

  • Zero lumbar spine or SI joint pain
  • Greater scapular, shoulder and hip stability with no clicking while dancing
  • Increased upper spine mobility and strength with zero tension headaches
  • Increased muscle mass and strength
  • Improved cranial position and breathing

"Now, I feel agile and strong in various motions and supported especially when extending my spine. Training with CoAthletic has put me in the right environment to reach my potential." - Hugo

Radoslav competition podium result

Radoslav Detchev · Returning Athlete

From 11 years off the mat to gold medal in the 30+ category

Returning competitor · judo

Radoslav's result shows the performance side of the work: rebuilding enough structure, confidence and capacity to return to competition after a long break and finish on top of the podium.

More Results

Real-world proof across different bodies

Different goals, different sports, same principle: when structure and movement improve, people get access to parts of themselves they thought were gone.

Jodie running event result

Jodie Shaw · Touch Rugby

Running again after 30 years. "I won a 1km sprint and a 3km run. I haven't run like that since school. The knowledge gave me the courage to compete."

What changed: From not running to competing, 30 years of movement unlocked.

Samraz combat sport training outcome

Samraz · Kickboxing

Full mobility restored. Head kicks returning to full lethality after not being able to lift the leg above knee height at the start of the year.

What changed: From below-knee range to full overhead mobility in the same year.

Matt body composition and posture progress

Matt · Turning 40 Stronger

Consistent training and positive structural change. Turning 40 feeling better than he did at 30.

What changed: Moving and feeling better at 40 than at 30.

Callan progress sequence from October 2023 to May 2025

Long-term structure change

A long-range example of posture and structure changing over multiple phases of training.

Daniella scapula posture and spine alignment progress

Scapula and spine alignment

Visible changes in scapula position, posture and spinal organisation.

Tom back posture and structure progress

Back structure

Back-view structural and posture change from the CoAthletic training environment.

The Method

How it works

A Level 1 certification with sequential theory, weekly practical labs, and clear milestones across six months.

Delivery

Theory in order. Practical work every week.

The theory curriculum is prerecorded so each student can follow the 6-month pathway properly from the beginning. The live practical labs run weekly during each certification cycle and are used to apply, feel, coach and analyse the concepts. Two time slots are offered for the same weekly practical focus, so only one live attendance is expected each week. Students may attend both if they want more repetition.

Prerecorded Theory Classes

All theory classes are prerecorded. This allows people in different time zones and at different levels to digest the material in their own time, revisit it, and follow the pathway in order.

The theory is where the concepts, frameworks, anatomy, fascia, physiology, assessment principles and reasoning process are taught.

Live Practical Labs

The live practicals run every week regardless of class numbers. These are the sessions where we train the body, the eye and the coaching process.

There are two weekly practical time slots for the same practical focus. You only need to attend one live session each week, although you are welcome to attend both. If you cannot attend live, you are expected to watch the recording and provide proof or confirmation of completion.

The practicals are not random workouts. They are applied labs for movement, assessment, coaching and video analysis.

Weekly Times

Live practical calls every week

Two weekly time slots are offered for the same practical focus. You are expected to attend one live practical each week, or watch the recording and provide proof or confirmation of completion. You may attend both if you want extra repetition. The practical classes are scheduled in Sydney time, with US and Europe equivalents shown below. Calendar invites should still be used because daylight savings can shift international equivalents.

Monday Practical

7:30–9:00pm
  • Sydney: Monday 7:30–9:00pm AEST
  • Eastern US: Monday 5:30–7:00am ET
  • Central Europe: Monday 11:30am–1:00pm CEST
  • UK: Monday 10:30am–12:00pm BST

Wednesday Practical

7:00–8:30am
  • Sydney: Wednesday 7:00–8:30am AEST
  • Eastern US: Tuesday 5:00–6:30pm ET
  • Central Europe: Tuesday 11:00pm–12:30am CEST
  • UK: Tuesday 10:00–11:30pm BST

Support

Access without chaos

The certification includes support, feedback and direct access, but it needs to be structured so the work stays focused and professional.

Weekly 1:1 Mentoring

Students can use structured booking windows for weekly 15-minute mentoring when they need direct help understanding the work, applying concepts or getting unstuck.

Video & Photo Feedback

Students submit videos and photos of their own movement or client work inside the group spaces for feedback, adjustments and next steps.

Skool & WhatsApp

Support continues outside the calls through Skool and WhatsApp, so questions, doubts and applications can be handled throughout the process.

Learning Method

The way you learn is the way you will coach

The certification is built around the same process that develops movement understanding: seeing a technique, doing it, reasoning through it, teaching it, then finding it in real movement.

01

Technique

Learn the position, pressure, rotation or movement strategy being taught.

02

Embodiment

Feel what the drill changes in your own body, including what assists the movement and what pulls you out of it.

03

Film & Analysis

Use athletic footage, client videos and movement breakdowns to train the eye.

04

Teaching

Practise communicating the concept so another person can feel, understand and apply it.

The Elite Motion Lens

What you learn to reason through

You are not learning to identify isolated problems. You are learning to understand how the whole system organises itself under movement, load, stress and intent, then choose a first input that matches what the body is showing you.

Access vs control Rotational strategies Pressure management Gait mechanics Ground interaction Foot function Ribcage and pelvis relationship Breathing mechanics Compensation strategies Tissue loading Force transfer Athletic movement patterns Movement efficiency Energy expenditure Client readiness First-layer intervention Re-observation

Health & Biomechanics

Movement does not exist in isolation

Movement quality is influenced by sleep, stress, recovery, inflammation, energy availability and the general health of the individual. If the body cannot recover, regulate, create blood flow or adapt, even good biomechanics will eventually hit a ceiling.

This is not a nutrition certification and it is not direct nutritional prescription. It is education on how physiology affects movement quality, coordination, tissue adaptation, learning and recovery. You will learn how to think about diet, recovery and lifestyle as part of the movement environment without stepping outside your scope.

Mentality & Change

Changing biomechanics is physical, but it also requires the right mental position

When someone has moved one way for years, new positions can feel unfamiliar, uncomfortable or even wrong. The body often wants to return to the strategy it knows. Part of the process is learning how to create change without forcing it.

Understand Resistance

Learn what can happen when a client or your own body starts moving away from old compensations and into new movement options.

Reduce Friction

Use better progressions, clearer intent and smarter entry points so change feels more accessible, not like a fight against the body.

Build Trust

Help the person feel what is changing, understand why it matters, and stay with the process long enough for the body to adapt.

The 3 + 3 Model

A six-month certification with clear checkpoints

The pathway is six months because the goal is not just information. The goal is pattern recognition, reasoning, coaching ability and client application. The 3-month and 6-month points create clear milestones without shortening the depth of the work.

0–3
Months

Foundation, seeing and first reasoning

Build the lens: observation, gait, pressure, breathing, rotation, foot/hip/thorax relationships, access vs control and first-layer intervention logic.

Checkpoint

Online integration workshop after reaching month 3.

3–6
Months

Application, case reasoning and certification integration

Apply the lens to movement blueprints, gait, rotation, force transfer, regressions, progressions, case studies, live coaching and final integration.

Checkpoint

In-person immersion eligibility after completing the six-month pathway.

Common Questions

Questions people usually have before joining

When can I join?
Applications are reviewed around each intake window. Submitting an application does not guarantee immediate entry; accepted students begin with the next suitable intake and follow the 6-month pathway from the beginning.
How does intake work?
The certification runs through structured intake windows rather than casual open access. Each accepted student follows the full six-month sequence from the beginning, with live labs used to apply and refine the concepts.
Is this a certification?
Yes. Elite Motion Level 1 is an internal Elite Motion certification. It confirms you have completed the six-month process and demonstrated foundational competence in the Elite Motion applied biomechanics lens. It is not a university qualification, medical credential, rehabilitation licence or externally accredited biomechanics degree.
Are there four live calls per week?
No. The theory classes are prerecorded. The live component is the practical work. There are two 90-minute practical time slots each week, but they cover the same weekly focus. You are expected to attend one live session each week, or watch the recording and provide proof or confirmation of completion. You may attend both if you want more repetition.
Do I need to attend both practical time slots?
No. The two practical time slots are offered to make the weekly practical easier to attend across time zones. They cover the same weekly focus, so one live attendance is expected. You are allowed to attend both if you want more repetition. If you cannot attend live, watch the replay and provide proof or confirmation of completion.
What happens if I miss a practical?
The practical calls are recorded. If you miss the live practical, you are expected to watch the replay and provide proof or confirmation of completion. The live sessions are there for application, correction, video review and practical understanding.
How does the 1:1 mentoring work?
The 1:1 aspect is used to keep you clear and supported. You can book short mentoring calls inside specific booking windows, send videos or photos, and use the group spaces to get feedback on your own movement or client applications.
When can I attend the online workshop?
You become eligible for the online integration workshop once you reach the 3-month point. That way, the workshop is built on enough foundation to actually mean something.
Is this a rehab qualification?
No. This certification does not qualify you to diagnose pathology, manage acute injury or practise rehabilitation. It is designed for movement coaching, applied biomechanics reasoning and first-layer intervention within appropriate scope.
Do you cover diet and health?
Yes, but within scope. This is not a nutrition certification and it is not direct nutritional prescription. We cover how sleep, recovery, inflammation, energy availability, stress and lifestyle can influence movement, learning, tissue adaptation and performance.
Is a payment plan available?
Yes. A payment plan is available for accepted students. The standard plan is $1,000 USD per month for six months, with a community member rate available for existing members and previous students.
What happens after six months?
You complete the Level 1 pathway and move into certification integration. Students who meet the practical standard can represent themselves as Elite Motion Level 1 Certified. Students who need more time receive feedback and a development pathway.

Ready to build the lens?

Apply for the next intake and we will confirm whether the certification is the right fit for where you are now.

The Investment

A clear commitment

Everything that's included, and what it costs.

Most coaches already spend thousands jumping between workshops, certifications, seminars and fragmented systems, without ever developing a clear framework for observing movement, reasoning through what is missing and choosing inputs in context. The goal of this certification is not to overload you with more disconnected information, but to help you develop a clearer process for understanding what matters, when it matters, and why. That's where the value is. That's what justifies treating this as an investment in how you coach for the rest of your career, not a one-off purchase.

Limited Intake · 6-Month Pathway

Six-month Level 1 certification

$6,000 USD

Payment plan available: $1,000 USD / month for six months

The first English-speaking cohort. Everything in the Level 1 certification, included.

Community Member Rate

For existing members & previous students

$5,500 USD

Payment plan available: $900 USD / month for six months

A reduced rate for those who've already trained or studied with us.

Everything included

  • Six-month Level 1 certification pathway through structured intake windows
  • 2 prerecorded theory classes per week
  • 2 weekly practical time slots for the same weekly focus
  • One live practical attendance expected each week, or replay completion with proof
  • Practical calls recorded for replay
  • Weekly 15-minute 1:1 mentoring through booking windows
  • Video/photo feedback through Skool and WhatsApp
  • Continued platform and recording access
  • 3-month online integration checkpoint
  • 6-month in-person certification immersion eligibility

Our Story

Why Elite Motion

It started where most good coaching does, with my own body breaking down.

For over a decade I've been coaching athletes one-on-one. For fifteen years before that, I lived inside the world of football, biomechanics and movement as a player, a student, and an obsessive student of how the body actually works.

I've worked with athletes across Australia, Spain and Argentina, from injured weekend competitors to professionals returning to play. The pattern is always the same. The fix is almost never where they think it is.

Sebastian Coello playing football

Where the lens came from

Football was the first laboratory.

The work did not start as theory. It came from trying to understand why speed, rotation, pain, compensation and performance kept showing up together on the field and in the body.

01

Broken Leg, Broken System

A compound tibia and fibula fracture took me out of football, and exposed the limits of generic rehab.

02

The Pattern Was Bigger Than The Pain

When I came back, the injuries moved. Different joints, same cycle. That forced me to look at the body as a system, not a collection of sore parts.

03

Reading The Body, Not Just Training It

Today the work is twofold: helping active people, high performers and everyday clients rebuild trust in their body, while coaching practitioners to read structure and compensation more clearly, so they get better results with their own clients.

10+
Years Coaching Movement & Performance
500+
Bodies Assessed & Coached
10,000+
Hours Solving Movement Problems
B. Exercise & Sport ScienceACU Sydney
Cert III & IV Personal TrainingAccredited · AUS
Functional Patterns2017–2025
10+ years coaching practiceSince 2016
Pro footballers, dancers, fightersMultiple sports
Australia · Spain · ArgentinaElite Motion Network

Elite Motion Level 1 · Founding Round Now Open

Apply to the certification.

Apply for the next intake: a six-month Level 1 certification to build the lens, understand movement, apply it to your own body or clients, and progress toward certification integration.

$6,000 USD  ·  payment plan available: $1,000 / month for six months  ·  community rate available

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