THE X COLLAB
NPC
IFBB PROFESSIONAL LEAGUE
Meet the coaches behind THE X COLLAB
THE X COLLAB is an international contest prep team founded by two coaches on two continents: Sayris Athena in Israel and Kenley Adams of Team Adams in the United States.
Kenley brings proven international experience preparing competitors, from first-time athletes to show winners and pro-card earners. Academic knowledge, hands-on experience and a precise prep methodology built on years of work with competitive athletes.
Sayris brings an inspiring personal story, from obesity to the competitive bodybuilding stage, together with real stage experience: four competitions, two second-place finishes, and 1st Place, NPC Israel, Wellness, 2025. Today she is an official IFBB student and a student at the world's leading bodybuilding university, continuing advanced professional education in contest prep.
Together they run one coordinated preparation for a small number of selected athletes each season.
Built for competitors who take the stage seriously
Every detail, even the smallest, decides the next gap
At competition level, small decisions create visible differences. In the dual coaching track, every decision passes through two professional perspectives.
- The international standard. A prep methodology proven on the world's biggest stages.
- Physique strategy. Setting the build direction, strengths and gaps against your category.
- Periodic calibration. Progress reviews and macro decisions across the season.
- Close weekly check-in. Tracking, program adjustments, and ongoing support with timely answers throughout the week.
- Experience from the stage itself. Guidance from a champion who stood there, and direction on what the judges look for.
- Real availability. Support and answers in Hebrew and English, throughout the week.
X COLLAB
From application to preparation
Athletes are selected, not enrolled. The process is short, personal and honest in both directions.
Real athletes, real transformations
Precision in the smallest details comes down to how much you are willing to invest in yourself
More than 8 years of training experience, a proven competitive record, and ongoing professional development through international bodybuilding education.
Three dual-coaching tracks
Dual coaching for prep season
SAYRIS × KENLEY ADAMS through your entire prep season. Training program, nutrition guidance and recommendations, weekly check-in, and coordinated professional oversight on every step of the road to the stage.
Prep season + show-day coaching
Everything in the prep season track, plus 3 personal posing sessions with Kenley, and show-day coaching. Sayris with you in person at the venue, Kenley connected for every decision. You are never alone backstage.
Dual coaching for off-season
The building season with dual coaching. Building mass, improving weak points and preparing the base for next season, at an international standard.
| Included | Prep Season | Prep + Show Day | Off-Season |
|---|---|---|---|
| Training program | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Competition nutrition guidance and recommendations | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Weekly check-in | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Kenley reviews | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Posing sessions with Kenley | ✕ | 3 sessions | ✕ |
| Show-day presence | ✕ | ✓ | ✕ |
| Weak-point development | As needed | As needed | Main focus |
Before you apply
Can beginners apply?
Yes. First-time competitors are welcome. The evaluation and compatibility call are where we assess readiness, choose a realistic timeline, and decide together if this is your season.
Do I need to have chosen a competition already?
No. Picking the right show, federation and date is part of the work. "Still deciding" is a valid answer on the application.
Which federations and divisions are supported?
We prepare athletes for NPC, NPC Worldwide and IFBB Professional League stages, across the women's and men's divisions.
Who handles what each week?
Sayris runs your weekly check-in and adjusts training and nutrition recommendations in coordination with Kenley. Kenley sets the physique strategy and reviews progress at structured checkpoints across the season.
Is posing included?
The Prep + Show Day track includes 3 personal posing sessions with Kenley. On the other tracks, posing sessions can be added separately, arranged personally in the compatibility call.
How quickly are messages answered?
You get ongoing support with timely answers throughout the week, and a full structured check-in every week.
Hebrew or English?
Both. Sayris coaches in Hebrew and English; Kenley works in English. You will never be lost in translation, that is part of what the collaboration solves.
Is show-day support in person?
In the Prep + Show Day track, Sayris is with you in person at the venue, and Kenley is connected for every decision through peak week and show day.
Are health checks required?
A health declaration is required before starting. Where relevant, we will ask you to get medical clearance from your physician.
What is not included?
Federation registration fees, competition suits, tanning, travel and supplements are not included in the coaching fee.
Applications are closed
The first selection window (August 25 to September 8, 2026) has closed, and the first cohort is full. The next cohort opens Tuesday, October 13, 2026. Until then you can join the waitlist. Everyone on it hears from us personally before the window opens to the public.
You are on the waitlist.
We will be in touch personally before the next cohort opens on Tuesday, October 13, 2026.