Amir Eid is a former professional basketball player from Lebanon who suffered several ACL injuries, leading him to pursue a career in physical therapy and then continue with a specialized master’s degree in strength and conditioning from the University of Miami. Amir interned with NCAA Division 1 teams during his stay at Miami, then returned to Lebanon and founded the Miami Fitness Factory. Amir has worked as a strength and conditioning coach for the Lebanese and Saudi Arabian basketball senior national teams. He currently works with the Saudi Olympic Training Center, where he coaches weightlifting, fencing, and swimming.
In addition to his coaching work, Amir is an international lecturer and developed the FIBA Asia SPS program, which focuses on developing strength and conditioning in the 44 countries under FIBA Asia. He also lectures as part of the National Council on Strength and Fitness, a U.S.-based certification that certifies personal trainers and strength and conditioning coaches. Amir’s dedication to the world of sports and helping athletes achieve their full potential has made him a highly respected coach in the Arab S&C industry.
