Eric McCants is originally from Bolingbrook, Illinois and has always been very active in sports. His teenage years were shaped by sports, and he was able to achieve some regional success in the area of track and field, where he was an All-Stater and a State Finalist.

Once Eric had his diploma in hand, Eric attended Lewis University which he attended on a track and field scholarship. After graduation with a Bachelors in Science, he took on the role of becoming Joliet Catholic Academy's Head Boys and Girls track coach. In the same year, Eric also recieved his certifications through NFPT and American Sports Education to assume his role as personal trainer.

Eric says, "he feels like he has found his calling in life because he has a special interest in working directly with people, and wants to cater to each individual as much as possible." Eric enjoys every minute of it and having the freedom of being his own boss. Eric can already look back to many happy hours during which he was able to help his clients reach the goals they had set for themselves and becoming a "Symbol of Greatness."