Nick McNaughton, founder of Higher Ground Performance
9 Years
Of coaching experience

About

Hi, I'm Nick.

I built a six-figure training practice in Arizona, then brought my family home to the Flathead to do what I love where I love it, helping people move, feel, and perform better.

For nine years, training people has been my craft. I ran my own fitness studio in Arizona focused on golfers and rotational athletes, and built it from the ground up, one client and one result at a time. Along the way I learned that the best programs aren't the hardest or the flashiest, they're the ones built for the actual person in front of me.

My family and I moved back to the Flathead Valley to put down roots in a place we love. Bringing the business home meant I could keep coaching the way I believe in, in person, individualized, and focused on what lasts.

My approach always starts the same way: with a movement assessment, your goals, and your history. From there, injury prevention comes first. A body that stays healthy is a body that keeps getting stronger, so we build the foundation before we chase performance. I've worked with professional and collegiate golfers chasing more distance and fewer injuries, young athletes building their base, and adults coming back from injury who want to move with confidence again.

Whether we train in your home or through my app, you get the same thing: a real coach who knows your name, your goals, and your progress, and who's genuinely invested in getting you there.

Certifications & Training

9 yrs

Experience

Coaching clients one-on-one, from studio to in-home.

Studio

Built & ran my own

Grew a six-figure training practice in Arizona.

Local

Flathead Valley

Serving Kalispell, Whitefish, and Columbia Falls.

Real clients

What people say.

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Since working with Nick, I have more energy, have lost weight, and regained the mobility and body awareness that help me move and feel my best every day.

Braxton · 38
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I feel stronger, more stable, and I don't get tired on the back nine anymore. I'm finishing rounds strong and playing some of my best golf. Highly recommend!

Mark Menzuber · 58
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I came in hoping to move better. Instead I became stronger, more mobile, improved my body composition, and feel healthier than I have in years. I plan to keep working with Nick for years.

Bryson Hyte · 53

Let's talk.

Book a free consultation and we'll map out where you want to go.