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Meet the Founder

Dominique-Chante
McLean

Helping athletes and active adults unlock their potential through evidence-based coaching, personalized training and performance nutrition.

Dominique-Chante, founder and coach of Heatwave Performance

Our Founder

Coached by someone who has been in your shoes

NCAA Division I tennis athlete turned performance coach and nutritionist, with 18+ years of tennis coaching and 13+ years of personal training experience.

18+Years of tennis coaching
13+Years of personal training
NCAA D1Former tennis athlete
2Master’s degrees
6NASM certifications

On Court

The athlete behind the brand

My Story

From Nottingham to Heatwave Performance

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Born & raised in Nottingham, England

An athletic family who made competition, discipline, and self-improvement a way of life.

England flag: born and raised in Nottingham, England

A full tennis scholarship

Sport took me across the Atlantic. Competing at the collegiate level taught me that success isn’t built on talent alone, but on discipline, preparation and the people in your corner.

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Science-backed coaching

A Bachelor’s in Exercise Science, a Master’s in Sports Performance & Conditioning, and a second Master’s in Sports Nutrition.

Graduation cap and diploma: Bachelor’s and two Master’s degrees

18+ years coaching

Tennis coaching and 13+ years of personal training for athletes and active individuals.

Tennis racket, ball and coach’s whistle on a court

One complete system

Heatwave Performance brings training, nutrition, recovery, education, and accountability together.

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Before and after photos of Dominique-Chante's own weight loss journey

My Own Journey

I’ve done the work myself

My own before and after. I know firsthand what it takes, and I’ll help you build the habits that make change last.

“I don’t believe in quick fixes or one-size-fits-all programs. Lasting success is built through education, consistency, and sustainable habits.”

Dominique-Chante, Founder & Head Coach

Credentials

Qualified. Certified. Current.

NASM Certified Nutrition CoachNASM Certified Sports Nutrition CoachNASM Certified Personal TrainerNASM Performance Enhancement Specialist (PES)NASM Youth Exercise Specialist (YES)NASM Virtual Coaching SpecialistISSA Certified Personal TrainerCPR & AED Certified
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Specialties: Performance Enhancement · Youth Training · Virtual Coaching

It is truly helping me stay motivated to push myself, even in the little off-season I have.”

Haley Levine
Haley LevineCollegiate Dual Athlete
Heatwave Performance coaching

Unlock Your Destiny®

Let’s Build Your Game Plan

I’d be honored to be part of your journey.

NCAA Division I athlete · NASM & ISSA certified · 18+ years coaching

Dominique-Chante, Personal Trainer and Nutritionist