A lifetime dedicated to helping others

From NFL Sidelines to Center Stage

Life-Long Athletic Trainer, Sports Medicine Consultant & Public Speaker

About me

A Legacy Built on Honesty, Integrity & Servant Leadership

With more than 25 years in professional sports, Eric "Shug" Sugarman has devoted his career to enhancing health, performance, and leadership in high-stakes environments. From NFL training rooms and sidelines to the national spotlight, he brings powerful insights, experiences, and stories that inspire, educate, and empower individuals, teams, boardrooms, and organizations alike.

Work With Shug

Elevating Performance

For Those Who Aim Higher

Keynote Speaking

Delivering real-world insight into leadership, resilience and performance under pressure.

Sports Medicine Consulting

Advisory services for youth programs, athletes of all ages, college or professional teams and any organization.

Health & Safety Advisory

Procedures as well as Culture.

Performance Optimization

Tailored and specific programs for athletes at any level, coaches & leaders to elevate performance.

Media & Education

Podcasts, Interviews and Educational sessions.

ASK SHUG Sessions

1 on 1 sessions where you can ask about an injury, rehabilitation, the best physician or anything related to your well-being.

Our Work

See Our Work at NEOS Elite Performance

As Co-Founder of NEOS Elite Performance, I help lead a white-glove concierge service dedicated to enhancing wellness, recovery, and longevity for athletes and any individual looking to improve wellness and vitality. Our mission is to provide cutting-edge, professional, and private, IV Cellular Therapy that empowers clients to optimize their physical and mental performance. At NEOS Elite, we combine science, innovation, and personalized service to help our clients feel, move, and live at their absolute best.

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Our Plan

Pick a Plan That Fits

Quick Check-In

$30Week

30-Minute ASK SHUG Session

Submit One Question Beforehand

Email Follow-Up Included

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Full Access Session

$80Week

60-Minute Session With Shug

Ask Anything

Includes Recap Notes

Follow-Up Resources

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Focused Strategy

$40Week

45-Minute ASK SHUG Session

Focused Advice on One Key Topic

Basic Resource Follow-Up

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Driven by Results

Backed By Success

Dalvin Cook

ACL Tear Rookie Year 2017 - Went on to have 4 straight 1000 yard rushing seasons while scoring 48 TD's

Adrian Peterson

ACL Tear on 12/24/2011 - He returned in 2012 to win the NFL MVP, 1st Team All-Pro as well as playing in the Pro Bowl while rushing for over 2000 yards that season.

Teddy Bridgewater

Dislocated his left knee on 8/30/2016. He was able to make a remarkable recovery entering a game on 12/17/17 and going on to play 7 more seasons in the NFL.

Shug’s Impact in Action

Hear What Others Say About Shug

Dr. Chris Larson

MD Hip and Knee Sports Medicine Twin Cities Orthopedics, Minnesota
Head Team Physician, Minnesota Vikings Football

Sugarman is a leader in the field and an outstanding speaker and educator in athletic training, musculoskeletal biologics, and sports medicine. We had him as our keynote speaker at our annual sports medicine conference, and he was a smashing success and highlight of the meeting.

Mike Zimmer

Minnesota Vikings Head Coach 2014-2021

For 8 seasons, Shug was one of the most dependable, hard-working professionals on our staff. I trusted him completely - not just with the health of our players, but as a loyal confidant and someone who always put the team first. His knowledge, dedication, and work ethic were second to none.

ERIC SUGARMAN

From NFL Sidelines to Center Stage

A Legacy Built on Honesty, Integrity & Servant Leadership

For Those Who Aim Higher

See Our Work at NEOS Elite Performance

Pick a Plan That Fits

$30Week

$80Week

$40Week

Backed By Success

Hear What Others Say About Shug

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ERIC SUGARMAN

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