Not many might have been aware of the name Randy Shelton until now. The former LA Clippers trainer is now in the headlines due to the lawsuit he filed against Steve Ballmer and the organization for wrongfully terminating his contract. Now, if it was just that, matters might have been solved peacefully.

Unfortunately, with the legal issue out in the public, a few other alleged details better kept in the dark have been unearthed. Well, there was no way things would have stayed quiet because the reason for Shelton’s termination in itself turned out to have a domino effect. The reason being his complaint to team management of subjecting Kawhi Leonard to unsafe and illegal injury treatment, even disregarding his health and safety.

And the other aspect? Leonard’s personal trainer accused Ballmer and his crew of tampering to get ‘The Klaw’ to LA 5 years ago. But that’s not why we are here. This article is to get to know a little more about Randy Shelton.

All we know about Randy Shelton, the founder of High Voltage Fitness

With over 25 years of experience in sports science and athletic performance, Shelton is the founder and lead performance specialist at High Voltage Fitness, a state-of-the-art facility in the San Diego area, per the website. At High Voltage, Shelton focuses on personalized coaching for athletes at all levels. His methods are based on the latest technology in sports science, with an emphasis on both mental and physical performance enhancement.

Athletes flock to his gym in the off-season, including past Aztecs and other NBA players, who benefit from his custom training programs and recovery plans. Shelton’s background is rooted in exercise and nutritional sciences, with a degree from San Diego State University (SDSU). He’s worked with elite basketball programs, including the San Diego State Aztecs and, most recently, the L.A. Clippers, where he reunited with NBA star Kawhi Leonard.

The start Shelton needed to make it to the top

Shelton got his start as a strength and conditioning coach at SDSU back in 2010. He quickly made a name for himself, training some of the best players in the program’s history, including Brandon Heath, Malachi Flynn, Jamaal Franklin, and Jalen McDaniels. Under his watch, the Aztecs snagged multiple conference titles and made several NCAA tournament runs, all with Shelton working closely alongside legendary coaches like Steve Fisher and Brian Dutcher.

In 2019, Shelton took on a new challenge by joining the LA Clippers as a performance specialist, reuniting with his former client, Kawhi Leonard. With Shelton’s expertise, the Clippers saw major success, reaching the Western Conference Finals in both the 2020 and 2021 NBA playoffs. The team also made franchise history with their best regular season record in 2020-21.

His reputation is built on professionalism, his technical skills, and his ability to forge strong relationships with athletes and coaches alike.

For Ballmer, who is all about building the Clippers’ success, Shelton seemed like an asset. Yet, recent issues between Shelton and the Clippers have become a sticking point for Ballmer. As the former Microsoft CEO balances his ambitious goals for the Clippers with Shelton’s influence over one of the team’s biggest assets, Randy Shelton remains a significant figure in Ballmer’s world – perhaps more of a headache than expected.