Trusted by athletes who compete at
- The OlympicsBeach volleyball
- FIVB world #19World ranking
- Volleyball Nations LeagueTeam Canada
- Italy Division 1Padova
- Powerlifting WorldsNational record holder
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Where does it hurt?
Jumper's knee is one of the most common injuries in jumping sports. 1 in 2 elite volleyball players have patellar tendinopathy. Rest and isometrics calm it down, but it flares up again the first day back.
Alex came in with knee (PCL), back and shoulder pain. After 10 weeks he was jumping higher and spiking harder, with pain relief.
Apply for a free strategy call →Shin splints, plantar fasciitis and foot pain usually start with feet that aren't doing their job. That's why the work starts from the ground up.
Mark, 42, had plantar fasciitis, shin splints and custom orthotics. After 6 weeks he walked 72 km in 4 days on vacation with zero pain, without orthotics.
Apply for a free strategy call →Back pain nearly ended my career. After my back injury during my season overseas, I rebuilt from the ground up and finished as the number one attacker in the league.
Alex also came in with back pain, along with his shoulder and knee. 10 weeks later he was jumping higher with pain relief.
Apply for a free strategy call →Build the foundation before you get hurt. Most training is built for the top 1% who already have one. Phase 7 is Explosion, but it only works on top of the first six.
Brendan Mills has a 374 cm (12 ft 3 in) spike touch and plays Division 1 in Italy. He uses this work to rebuild foot function and athletic connection.
Apply for a free strategy call →The problem
You made gains. But at what cost?
I'm speaking to a specific athlete, but if this sounds anything like you, listen up.
- You practice, lift weights, do plyometrics, and still feel pain coming back.
- Now you have jumper's knee, ankle injuries, or other chronic issues.
- Mobility routines and physiotherapy "kinda work," but only for the symptoms.
- You reduce volume, take a break, come back, and flare up again.
- You are tired of feeling held back from your full athletic potential.
elite volleyball players have patellar tendinopathy. For basketball players, it's 1 in 3. This is not normal, or "just part of being an athlete." This is major damage to our tendons from a young age.
The pain loop is frustrating.
You're told to manage your volume. Keep lifting, just less. Do isometrics. Take a break from playing. Then you play again, and it flares up the first day back.
You do mobility routines and physiotherapy for the symptoms. That "kinda works" but doesn't, and the pain returns. This road eventually leads to surgery, injections, and joint replacements.
Nobody told me to build the foundation first.
This is the path most athletes end up on. I was on it too, and I know how it feels. Back pain was crippling and left me in a dark place.
I'm not talking about bulletproofing your joints. It's not just a physical foundation. It's a structural and neurological one.
Most training is built for the top 1%.
Most strength coaches base their programs on the NBA player: the top 1% genetic anomaly who can handle that type of load. They have the foundation already. They're literally built different.
When we try to emulate these athletes, we get hurt. This was me over and over during my college and pro career.
I had to rebuild from the ground up.
After my back injury on Christmas break during my season overseas, I had to find another way. It was my career on the line.
I finished the season as the number one attacker in the league. And we won.
Best experience of my life.
If you're still reading this, it's for you.
Now I'm helping my brothers and sisters do the same, because everyone should be able to play the sport they love without suffering from chronic pain. Especially when we're young.
So I called my program the Explosive Foundation. Book a call. If I think it's a good fit and I can help you, we can continue with the program. If not, I'll give you a personalized strategy and wish you well. I won't hard sell you, I promise.
The Explosive Foundation
The 7 phases
If you wanna learn more before booking, here's what the program looks like: a structured 12-week foundation to rebuild performance without sacrificing health.
Mind
Align with meaning and purpose.
Sleep
Master the most powerful drug on earth.
Nutrition
You can't out-train being dehydrated and malnourished.
Fascia Release
Rehydrate and release the source of your pain.
Fascial Connection
Develop your inner power through neurological connection.
Posture
Align your structure to handle load without breaking down.
Explosion
Jump. Lift. Sprint. Express your full potential.
What you get in the 12 weeks
- Weekly one-on-one calls with me to check your progress and adjust the plan.
- Daily messaging support. Questions between calls get answered, so you never guess.
- The full video course to follow between calls, 20 to 30 minutes a day, no gym needed.
- A plan built around your body and your sport, adjusted as you progress.
This is for you if
You still want to perform at a high level.
The Explosive Foundation is built for serious athletes who are ready to try a different approach.
- You are a university or pro level athlete, aspiring athlete, or former athlete.
- You play a jumping sport: volleyball, basketball, or something similar.
- You have pain or a history of chronic injury.
- You've tried physio, chiro, massage, etc. and are willing to try a different approach.
- You can commit to an easy to follow and fun mentorship program for 12 weeks.
It's not for you if
- You want a quick fix and won't do the daily work.
- You only want a harder workout, not a foundation.
- You have an acute injury that needs a doctor first.
Why the usual fixes don't stick
Stop managing pain. Start fixing it.
You might be thinking
"This won't work for me because…"
"I've already tried physio, chiro and massage."
That's exactly who this is for. Those treat the symptom. The Explosive Foundation builds the structure underneath it, starting from your feet.
"I don't have time."
20 to 30 minutes a day, no gym needed. A tennis ball goes a long way.
"I'm not a pro athlete."
I work with university and pro athletes, but also aspiring and former athletes and active adults. Mark is 42 and works in tech.
"What if it doesn't work?"
If you show up and do the program and it doesn't improve your performance and reduce your pain, it's free. No questions asked.
Meet your coach
Alain Pineault
Pro Volleyball Player · Fascia Specialist · Certified Personal Trainer
My name's Alain. I run Truthful Training, a mentorship program where competitive athletes can reach a higher level of performance without sacrificing their health and longevity.
I created the Explosive Foundation as a 12-week base camp for my friends and family who are suffering from chronic injury and joint pain.
My intention is to be the mentor that my former self needed, to accelerate and enrich the lives of my students and community.
"Everyone should be able to play the sport they love without suffering from chronic pain."
Real athlete results
Proof from real athletes
Real stories and reviews from athletes and active people who used my training to reduce pain, restore movement, and unlock better performance.
Jonny Pickett
FIVB World #19 (at time of publishing), Beach Pro Tour Elite16 Bronze Medalist.
"My favorite part about working with Coach Al is his passion for who he's helping. We connected on where I'm going (the 2028 Olympics), and he's going to try his best to help me get there by adding tools to my tool bag."
Miles Partain
Olympian beach volleyball player sharing a quick review of my course on ground-up training, foot function, and athletic connection.
Watch on YouTubeBrendan Mills
374 cm (12 ft 3 in) spike touch. Italy Division 1 with Padova. Working through shin splints while rebuilding athletic connection.
Watch on YouTubeAlex, volleyball player
- Before
- Back pain, shoulder pain, and a PCL injury.
- After 10 weeks
- Pain relief, jumping higher and spiking harder.
Mark, 42, works in tech
- Before
- Plantar fasciitis, shin splints, and custom orthotics.
- After 6 weeks
- Walked 72 km in 4 days on vacation with zero pain, without orthotics.
Johnathan Dodge
Registered national record-holder in powerlifting, four-time provincial record-holder, and two-time Worlds Team powerlifter.
"Learning to activate the big toe properly has been a game changer for mind muscle connection and training."
"It just makes logical sense to build yourself from the ground up."
- If your feet aren't doing any work, the chain isn't properly linked together.
- Days where I feel connected through my feet, those were always my best game and training days.
- When my feet are asleep, so is my body and mind.
- I can feel the difference 100% in my feet after training. They feel fatigued.
- I think this training is great for younger athletes especially, so they can learn body awareness.
5.0 on Google
With Alain's help my pain was gone within a week. Before meeting with him I was unable to go for long runs without extreme shin pain and pain across the middle of my foot. His training is simple, yet effective. He fixed my initial problems and even went a step further to discuss any other areas of discomfort, physically and even in my personal life. My pain is completely gone, and it never came back. 10/10.Joshua Hawkes
He looks at training differently than purely getting stronger with weight training. Instead, he puts an emphasis on building your body from the ground up and building a foundation of making your body not only powerful but also built to last. He doesn't just blindly give you workouts to do; he'll get you to understand how what you're doing works.Antonio Coca
Alain is an outstanding volleyball coach who creates a very positive and motivating environment for his players. He focuses not only on skills, but also on building mental and emotional stability in the kids. Highly recommended.Robert Armanios
Our experience with coach Pineault was unbelievable! He fosters a positive and safe environment. His communication is direct and avoids ambiguity. Our son's leadership, accountability and performance has excelled under his direction.sogrady26 · parent
Alain is a great professional to consult with on fascial manoeuvres and integrating fascial tensegrity throughout one's biomechanics. Does loads of research and has the most experience of someone I've encountered who has applied fascial techniques combined with sport training principles.Jack Voght
Alain is an engaging, friendly coach who really understands how to relate to youth athletes. He strives to bring young athletes to their highest potential and you can really see the passion he puts into his training programs!Grace Webster
Life changing words from Mr. Pineault! Mind, body and spirit coming together helped me reach my physical and mental peak. Ten thumbs up!Devon Dileonardo
Fantastic fascial training exercises. I use them regularly during training and beach volleyball tournaments.Brad Gyemi
Alain is one of the most knowledgeable coaches I know. He is truly changing the game when it comes to personal training and coaching, and I've seen real results from his methods.Marc Pineault
Want results like these?
Apply for a free strategy callNot ready for one-on-one?
Train with me on video. The library has beginner routines on video so you can watch the form and follow along, 20 to 30 minutes a day, no gym needed. New videos are added all the time. $37 a month.
Join the video libraryOr start with my book, The Athletic Tree of Life: the roots-first method behind the program, written with no AI. $7 digital, and it comes with a free month of the video library.
Get the book for $7How coaching works
Three steps
- Apply in 2 minutesAnswer 7 short questions about your sport, your pain and what you've tried. Then we set up a free 30-minute call.
- Get your plan on the callIf it's a fit, I build your 12 weeks around your body and sport. If not, you still leave with a personalized strategy.
- Train with me weeklyFollow the video course 20 to 30 minutes a day, with a one-on-one call every week and daily messaging support in between.
Questions
FAQ
My son or daughter is the athlete. Can I book for them?
Yes. I coach a youth volleyball team and work with young athletes and their parents. Fill out the application for them, and bring your athlete to the call.
What's the difference between the video library and coaching?
The video library ($37 a month) shows you beginner routines so you can follow along on your own. Coaching is me working with you every week on your body, your sport and your plan, with daily messaging support and the full video course included.
How much is coaching?
Coaching is $1,000 to $5,000 CAD, depending on what you need. We'll figure out the right fit on the free strategy call. If it's not a fit, I'll give you a personalized strategy and wish you well. No hard sell.
Is this medical advice?
No. This is coaching based on my training and experience, not medical advice. If you have a serious injury, check with your doctor too.
Start your comeback
Apply for your free strategy call
Keep managing it. Rest, come back, flare up, repeat.
Build the foundation, and play the sport you love without the pain.
What happens after you apply
- 2 minutes. Answer 7 questions about your sport, your pain and what you've tried.
- I read it myself. No assistant, no sales team. I reply personally to set up a time.
- Free 30-minute call. You leave with a personalized plan, whether we work together or not.
Spots are limited. I coach every athlete one-on-one with weekly calls and daily messaging, so I can only take on a few at a time.
Free · No commitment · No hard sell · You talk directly with Alain Pineault, pro volleyball player, fascia specialist and certified personal trainer