Questions,
answered.
The things people ask before their first session at our Ocean Township studio — what we do, what it costs, and how to get started.
What does 1st & Goal Athletics do?
1st & Goal Athletics is a coach-led training and recovery studio in Ocean Township, NJ. Performance coaching is private and one-on-one, for youth, high school, and college athletes in every sport, with football as the specialty, and for adults of all ages working on strength, conditioning, and mobility. Recovery & Bodywork centers on Dynamic Bodywork, hands-on work that draws on deep tissue, myofascial release, stretching, and cupping. Return to Play sessions pair hands-on bodywork with corrective movement and progressive strengthening for athletes and adults getting back to activity.
Where are you located?
We're at 1502 NJ-35 in Ocean Township, New Jersey, on the Route 35 corridor — minutes from Asbury Park, Long Branch, Eatontown, and the surrounding Monmouth County shore towns.
How much does personal training cost?
Private performance coaching is sold in session packages: $870 for 10, $2,490 for 30, $3,950 for 50, and $5,250 for 70 sessions. That works out to $87 a session at 10 and $75 at 70. Packages cover the coaching only; recovery and bodywork are booked separately. Book the free consultation first and the package gets set up from there.
How much does a sports massage cost?
Dynamic Bodywork, the 60-minute hands-on session, is $140. Return to Play · Performance, 60 minutes of bodywork with corrective movement and progressive strengthening, is $175, or $800 for 5 and $1,500 for 10 sessions. Every session draws on deep tissue, myofascial release, stretching, and cupping as your body needs it. Both are booked online through Vagaro.
Do I need to be an athlete to train here?
No. Athlete development is the core of what we do, for middle school, high school, and college athletes, but adults train here too, one-on-one, for strength, fitness, conditioning, and mobility. On the recovery side we work with athletes, active adults, weekend warriors, and bodybuilders. Programming is individualized to where you are.
Do you only train football players?
No. Football is our specialty and the sport we know best, but individualized athletic development is available for athletes in every sport. The foundation is the same for everyone, strength and conditioning first, and the sport-specific work changes with the athlete.
Is training one-on-one?
Yes. Training at 1st & Goal is private, one-on-one coaching, built around the athlete in front of us. There are no large group classes or bootcamps.
What is sports massage and who is it for?
Sports massage is hands-on bodywork that changes how your body perceives pain — restoring mobility and getting you moving the same day. It's for anyone dealing with tightness, nagging injuries, or limited range of motion.
How do I book?
Dynamic Bodywork and Return to Play sessions are booked online through our Vagaro scheduling page, and so is the free consultation; the 5- and 10-session Return to Play packs are on Vagaro's Packages tab. For a coaching package, book the free consultation and we set you up from there. You can also call (908) 446-9158.