"It doesn't matter if it's '07 or today, he's still the champ, he's still the guy to beat." -Marcus Filly, Phoenix Rise Athlete, on James Fitzgerald James Fitzgerald has always considered his fitness a full time job- whether he fills the role of athlete or coach. Optimum Performance Training (OPT) personally coaches 300+ athletes participating in the sport. The athletes are priming and prepping for a Team Grid practice, where they compete against their peers before their first match.