The Kneehaber
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Kneehab 1:1 Coaching · $250 a month

One-on-One Online Knee Coaching

The Strong Knees System is the roadmap. Coaching is me building the plan around you, then adjusting it every week as your knees respond.

Connor coaching a client through weighted step-ups on a turf field at sunset

Why Train With Me

I've torn my right ACL four times. I did the rehab all four times, got cleared all four times, and kept re-tearing it, because getting cleared and being ready for sport are two different things.

What finally worked was training the whole chain around my knee until it could handle more than my life asked of it. Today I ski, lift, and train with no ACL, a compromised meniscus, and arthritis. Pain-free.

That's the coach you're getting. Not a protocol off a shelf: a program built for your knees by someone who has lived every stage of this, with an NASM certification and ATG Level 2 behind it.

Connor Clayton in a black cap and white tee against the slat wall in his garage gym, smiling at the camera

NASM certified. ATG Level 2. Four ACL tears.

Who This Is For

Where I'm most useful: knees without an ACL.

I tore mine for the fourth time in 2023, skipped the surgery, and I ski, lift, and hike on that knee today. If you're going without surgery, by choice or because it isn't an option, building strength around that knee is the thing I know best. This is strength coaching. It works alongside your doctor or PT, and it doesn't replace them.

A good fit if

  • You're cleared to train and past the acute phase of any injury or surgery
  • You have no ACL, or you're not having surgery, and you want a strong knee anyway
  • You finished PT and feel functional, but you don't feel strong yet
  • You have a goal with a date on it: ski season, a race, a return to your sport
  • You want someone watching your lifts and adjusting the plan every week

Not the right fit if

  • You're in the first weeks after surgery or a fresh injury. Finish your surgeon's and PT's protocol first, and I'll be here when you're cleared
  • Your knee is swollen, locking, or giving way. Get it looked at in person before you start any program
  • You're looking for a diagnosis or medical treatment. I'm a strength coach, not a physical therapist or a doctor
  • You mostly want a plan to follow on your own. The Strong Knees System is built for exactly that, at a fraction of the price

See the Strong Knees System

What's Included

  • A custom 12-week program, built around your goals, your schedule, and the equipment you have
  • The Kneehab Training App: your sessions, video demos, timers, and progress tracking in one place
  • Weekly check-ins, where I review your week and adjust the plan based on how your knees responded
  • Direct messaging. Send me a lift video or a question anytime, and you're talking to me, not an assistant
  • Optional video calls, for the breakdowns that need more than a message

What it costs

$250 / month

Month to month, no contract, and you can cancel anytime. Knees take a while to change, so I'd plan on at least three months, but you're never locked in. I keep the roster small enough that everyone gets real attention from me.

How It Works

  1. 1

    APPLY

    Fill out the short application below.

  2. 2

    CONNECT

    I'll reach out to set up a time to talk.

  3. 3

    PLAN

    We go over your goals, your injury history, and what training looks like for you right now.

  4. 4

    TRAIN

    Your program lands in the app, and we get to work.

Five photos of Connor training: a sled sprint on the field, a box jump, a dumbbell slant-board squat, a pistol squat on a plyo box, and a full sprint under a big sky

Step four. We get to work.

What My Clients Say

★★★★★

"I came to Connor after my 3rd ACL tear surgery wasn’t an option for me and I was constantly dealing with pain, I just wanted to get back to training and doing all the things I love to do like skiing, surfing, running etc. since starting his program, I am able to ski pain free and stronger than I ever was before. Running always caused me pain even after my two surgeries and wasn’t something I thought I would ever pick up again. Now I’m running 3 times a week and I’m even training for a half marathon. I never thought any of this would be capable without surgery but Connors program has helped me tremendously get back to doing all the things I love and I feel much stronger than before."

Ariana Noriega Skier & Runner · Three ACL tears

★★★★★

"Before working with Connor, I could trail run 2-3 miles before my knees would start hurting, even though I didn't have any previous knee injuries. Connor introduced me to the Knees Over Toes methodology and showed me how functional exercise and strengthening the key muscles around my knee could help my knee pain. Within 3-4 months, I was trail running as long as I physically could, and I even completed a 50K in July with NO knee pain!!"

Shaggy Eells Skier & Trail Runner

★★★★★

"I worked with Connor for over 6 months, and working with him truly allowed me to accelerate my strength gains and my confidence when building stronger knees and ankles. Looking forward to seeing him support and help more people with their Knee Strength!"

Andrew Moser Basketball Enthusiast

★★★★★

"Connor doesn't just help you recover—he helps you get stronger. Working with him firsthand, I've adopted a mindset of truly taking care of myself and making sure my knee is bulletproof. He goes above and beyond, gives great advice, is always available for questions, and is super flexible with scheduling. The app he uses also makes things easy. Can't recommend him highly enough!"

Muhammed Freeman Soccer Player

★★★★★

"Connor has been an incredible coach! He always listens and cares about my issues and can empathize due to his past injuries. He also pushes me to work harder without going too far."

Michael Walsh Fitness Enthusiast

In Boulder? Train With Me in Person

I coach out of Boulder, Colorado. If you're local and want eyes on your form in the same room, in-person sessions are an option: same system, same programming, with hands-on coaching. Mention you're in Boulder in your application and we'll set it up.

Apply for Coaching

Coaching is $250 a month, month to month. I keep the roster small so every client gets real attention. Tell me where your knees are at and where you want to get back to, and I'll reply within a couple of days.

Applications go straight to my inbox. I read every one and reply within a couple of days.