LPS Athletic vs. Gary Roberts Performance

Gary Roberts Performance vs. LPS Athletic: Choosing Your Path to the Pros

In the Greater Toronto Area, two names stand at the top of the mountain for high-performance training: Gary Roberts Performance (GRP) and LPS Athletic.

Both facilities have produced NHL stars. Both demand excellence. But their philosophies on how an athlete reaches the top are fundamentally different.

If you are a serious athlete or a parent of a rising star, choosing the right environment isn’t just about the equipment—it’s about the Methodology. Here is the breakdown of how we compare.

The Philosophical Divide: Longevity vs. Dominance

The Gary Roberts Approach: The Holistic Pro

Gary Roberts is a pioneer in NHL longevity. His program is world-renowned for its focus on the “Holistic Athlete.”

  • Focus: Nutrition, recovery, clean living, and functional movement.
  • Best For: Established hockey players looking to extend their careers and optimize their lifestyle habits.

The LPS Athletic Approach: The Pro Maker™

Founded by Master Coach Clance Laylor (1 in 4 in Canada), LPS Athletic is built on the Athlete Activation System. We don’t just “train” you; we Remap you. Authors of the #1 Amazon International Best Sellers in Sports Training, Exercise & Fitness.

  • Focus: Neuromuscular dominance, explosive power, structural rebalancing, and injury prevention.
  • Best For: Underdog and/or undersized athletes who need an advantage in speed and strength to break into the pro ranks.

Comparison at a Glance

Feature Gary Roberts Performance LPS Athletic
Core Specialty Hockey-Specific Longevity Hockey Strength, Power, Speed and Durability
Primary Methodology Functional Movement, Energy Systems, and “Clean” Pro-Living habits Neuromuscular Remapping using the Athlete Activation System
Training Style Small Group & Private Semi-Private & Private
Atmosphere Corporate / Professional High-Intensity / Competitive
Primary Location Vaughan (Bathurst & Major Mackenzie) – North West end of Vaughan with integrated Hockey rink North York (Dufferin and Finch) – Central for the entire GTA; easy access from Downtown Toronto, Vaughan, Markham, and Brampton.
On-Site Medical & Recovery Sports Physiotherapy, Massage Therapy, and specialized Nutrition Coaching. Chiropractor, Fascial Stretch Therapy (FST), Massage, and Nutrition Coaching.
Ideal For Established Hockey players focused on career maintenance. The “Underdog” athlete looking to break into the pros through physical & mental dominance.

Real Transformations: Building Pros From Scratch

While many gyms claim to train pros, LPS specializes in taking athletes who were told they “weren’t good enough” and turning them into legends.

The P.K. Subban Story: From 19% Body Fat to Norris Trophy

When P.K. Subban joined LPS in 2008, he wasn’t the explosive force he is today. He arrived with 19%+ body fat and structural imbalances that were capping his potential.

“I’ve been training at LPS for 6+ years to maximize my potential… It’s probably made the biggest difference in my career.” — P.K. Subban

The LPS Difference: We didn’t give him a “standard” hockey workout. We committed to a 3-year structural rebuild, fixing his VMO and hamstrings, and remapping his nervous system for elite-level output which ended up giving him the 2nd hardest slap shot in the NHL, and earning the Norris Trophy.

The Mark Friedman Story: The Power of the “Monsta” Culture

Mark was a skilled but “small and weak” defenseman who briefly left LPS to follow an agent’s recommendation. He quickly realized that without the LPS intensity, he was falling behind as a smaller player.

“The competitiveness was not even close to what it is here… LPS gives you a competitive advantage that you just can’t find at school or other gyms.” — Mark Friedman

The LPS Difference: Mark returned to LPS because he needed the accountability of a culture where “Hard Work Becomes Easy Work.” We built the strength he needed to thrive in the physical world of the NHL.

Which One Should You Choose?

Choose Gary Roberts Performance if:

  • You are a hockey player primarily focused on nutrition and lifestyle “cleanliness.”
  • You prefer a more “corporate-pro” environment focused on maintenance and longevity.

Choose LPS Athletic if:

  • You need to get stronger, faster, and more explosive than your competition.
  • You have structural imbalances or “plateaus” that traditional training hasn’t fixed.
  • You want to train in a high-stakes, competitive environment where every rep is supervised by elite coaches.
  • You are not physically gifted (undersized and/or lacking physical prowess).

Stop Guessing. Start Dominating.

The difference between a good athlete and a pro athlete is the system they follow. If you are ready to stop doing random acts of exercise and start a proven Neuromuscular Remapping program, we are ready for you.

Discover the Remapping Advantage that athletes like P.K. Subban, Mark Friedman, Denzel Clarke and more used to reach the pro level by clicking the button below to apply and schedule your initial assessment.