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I've played football and baseball my whole life, focusing on football in college after being recruited. In high school, I earned first-team defensive player of the year twice and played a part in my team winning the local National Select 7-on-7 tournaments, going on to make and compete with the best teams in the country at the nations tournament. Before and during high school, I trained with Brandon Phillips (former Reds second baseman) and his father, who aided in my success and helped develop my baseball talent. During baseball I was known for my infield plays, strong hitting, and consistent contact at the plat

My goal is to help every athlete play and feel like their best self. I start by focusing on what you feel needs improvement, whether it’s speed, strength, or specific skills for your sport. We’ll use drills and exercises that would mimic the gameplay of the sport. I’ll also look at things like mobility and movement patterns—because being able to move like an athlete is the foundation for playing like one.

Progress takes consistency, so I’ll make sure every session is planned to help you get a little better every week. You will get assignments and drills to practice outside of training, so you keep moving forward even when we don't see each other. Everything we do is tailored to you—your sport, your position, and your goals.

We won’t just focus on short-term improvements. I’ll help you build toward long-term success by emphasizing injury prevention, mobility, and a strong mindset. The goal is to help you reach your full potential while keeping the journey fun and rewarding

A typical strength and athletic session with me starts with a dynamic warm-up, focusing on mobility, activation drills, and dynamic stretches to prepare the body for movement. From there, we dive into skill development, working on sport-specific drills that target footwork, mechanics, and explosive movements. With the athletic training sessions we build up to the position specific work by breaking up those movements and work on them individually so that when we put them together it looks flawless.For the strength/explosive training the session includes a combination of bands, strength training, and exercises that engage all planes of motion while incorporating stability work. This ensures a well-rounded approach that builds power, strength, and athleticism. To wrap things up, we’ll cool down with stretches or recovery techniques to help the body recover and prevent injury.

I’ve been fortunate to have two coaches who truly shaped who I am. When I was younger, my baseball coach showed us that hard work and fun could coexist. He pushed us to our limits while making the game enjoyable, teaching us discipline and resilience through a mix of tough love and humor. On the other hand, my former football coach back in the day taught me that success doesn’t come easy. He drilled into me the idea that there will be hard times, but those challenges are what builds strength and character. These coaches left a lasting impact on my life and my approach to working with athletes today.

I’m here to help athletes unlock their full potential. Growing up in sports, I learned the value of hard work, resilience, and embracing challenges. I believe in pushing limits while keeping training engaging and meaningful. Whether your goal is to build speed, strength, explosiveness, or elevate your game to the next level, I’ll meet you where you are and help you get to where you want to be.