Today we’d like to introduce you to Courtney Dorsey.
Alright, so thank you so much for sharing your story and insight with our readers. To kick things off, can you tell us a bit about how you got started?
As a dedicated mom of three, former Division One Track and Field athlete, NPC competitor and experienced fitness professional, I bring a unique blend of personal and professional expertise to my role as a gym owner and head trainer. With years of experience and certification as a National Academy of Sports Medicine Certified Personal Trainer, I specialize in guiding both women and men toward achieving their fitness goals. My mission is to help clients build strength, embrace a healthy lifestyle, and attain the bodies of their dreams, all while fostering a supportive and motivating environment.
Alright, so let’s dig a little deeper into the story – has it been an easy path overall and if not, what were the challenges you’ve had to overcome?
Opening a business is never quite a smooth road, but in that the lessons I have learned have made me thrive. Overcoming each obstacle has made me stronger and a better business owner. I love learning and embracing the challenges of being a business owner. As I grow the challenges still keep coming, but that is part of growth, so I embrace it. At the end of the day, as long as I believe in myself and the product I give my clients as their trainer, that’s success to me. If I can help one mom believe in herself, that is all that matters.
Alright, so let’s switch gears a bit and talk business. What should we know?
Premier Athletics is more than a gym, it’s a performance-driven training community built on intention, education, and long-term results. Founded and led by Courtney Dorsey, Owner and Head Trainer, Premier Athletics exists to help people build strong, capable bodies that support real life.
As a NASM-Certified Personal Trainer, Courtney brings a science-based approach to strength training that emphasizes progressive overload, movement quality, and sustainable habits. Her role as Owner and Head Trainer goes far beyond writing workouts. She oversees programming, coaches clients directly, coaches online clients from all over the country, mentors her training staff, and ensures every athlete — from beginners to competitive performers — receives individualized attention within a supportive group environment.
What Premier Athletics Specializes In:
Premier Athletics specializes in structured strength training for real people — busy professionals, parents, youth athletes, and individuals who want results without extremes. The gym is known for its group personal training model, which blends the personalization of one-on-one coaching with the energy and accountability of a team setting.
In addition, Premier offers:
1:1 Personal Training & Coaching
Youth Athlete Development, including sport-specific training
HYROX-style performance training
Nutritional Guidance
Online training and accountability coaching
Body composition analysis using InBody technology
Training at Premier is intentional, data-driven, and adaptable — meeting clients where they are while pushing them toward what they’re capable of becoming.
What Sets Premier Athletics Apart
What truly differentiates Premier Athletics is its commitment to education and empowerment. Clients don’t just follow a program — they learn why they’re doing it. Courtney believes that confidence is built through understanding, and her coaching style reflects that belief.
There’s also a strong emphasis on sustainability over perfection. Premier does not promote quick fixes, extreme dieting, or burnout culture. Instead, it focuses on consistency, realistic goal-setting, and building habits that last beyond the gym walls.
Equally important is the culture. Premier Athletics has cultivated a reputation as a safe, inclusive space where people feel seen, supported, and challenged — regardless of fitness level. Strength is celebrated in all forms, and community is not a byproduct; it’s the foundation.
What Courtney Wants People to Know
At its core, Premier Athletics is about showing up — imperfectly, consistently, and with purpose. Courtney built Premier to be the space she wished existed earlier in her own journey: a place where strength training is empowering, approachable, and life-enhancing.
Readers should know that Premier Athletics stands for:
Strong bodies that support full lives
Coaching rooted in science, not trends
A community that lifts each other up
Leadership that practices what it teaches
Premier Athletics isn’t just shaping physiques — it’s shaping confidence, resilience, and a stronger community, one rep at a time.
What were you like growing up?
Growing up in Portland, Oregon I was outside all the time. I was in activities and sports my whole life. Growing up as a competitive gymnast snapped me into the athlete I am today. I have always been fun, outgoing and really high energy.
Pricing:
- Online Training & Nutrition $225.00 Month
- In person 3 days a week training $175.00 Month
- $100 1:1 Personal Training
- $25.00 Class Drop in Rate
- Online Nutritional Guidance $150.00 Month
Contact Info:
- Website: https://www.premierathleticsfitness.com
- Instagram: @courtneyrae_cpt AND @premierathleticsfitness
- Facebook: Premier Athletics
- Other: https://get.mndbdy.ly/8dwksF4E8Zb
