Athletic Training
Raised in the challenging environment of Southeast Washington D.C./Capitol Heights, MD, Keith Mercer faced extreme poverty and violence. As a member of the 1993 Championship Nebraska Cornhusker Football team, Keith imparts valuable lessons on teamwork, dedication, and achieving excellence. Founder of Mercer Elite Athletic Academy, Keith has trained over 200 athletes, mentored countless students, and helped secure over $10.5 million in college scholarships. His strategies focus on developing a championship mentality and incorporating it into everyday life, aiming to guide others on their personal journeys to greatness.
Athletes
Atlias Bell - Houston Cougers
“Mercer Elite has helped me grow as a person and a mindset that will guide me on and off the field and also pushed me harder then anyone ever has best trainer in the country.”
John Waggoner - Iowa Hawkeyes
I’ve worked out with Keith for around 5 years now. He’s unbelievable at developing athletes, but he’s even better at developing honorable, young adults. He’s been a key mentor for me since I’ve met him”
Andrew Gleason
“Mercer Elite….training from the base up. The highlight of Andrew’s week, being pushed to achieve new levels, mental strength, refined technique, and to be the best he can be.”
Olympic Gold Medalist and 2019 World Cup Male Athlete of the Year
Maya Mcdmcdermott - University of Northern Iowa
Keith helped me not only on the court and in the gym, but mentally I became a lot stronger. He always encouraged me and improved my confidence level. I am a D1 athlete and I don’t know where I would be without him. I am more explosive and I’ve noticed I am a lot quicker too. “We weren’t born to be average” is a quote you will hear daily from Keith. Anytime, anywhere, any day I give it my all. Whether it’s practice or games I never want to be satisfied. If it was easy, everyone would do it. @mcdermott_maya
Reid Sinnett
NFL Quarterback with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Miami Dolphins, Philadelphia Eagles, and Cincinnati Bengals. Reid is a prime example of working hard to accomplish your dreams.