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Athletic Republic Sports Performance Training for Student Athletes offers sports performance training that uses science-based performance training protocols, proprietary equipment and technology, and proprietary speed and skill-specific training protocols deployed in a progressive fashion. The program includes Ignition and Acceleration programs for youth athletes that focus on foundational movement skills and advanced performance, and it is supported by a low ratio of athletes to trainers and advanced technology that enables athletes to see, feel, and track their progress. Athletic Republic also offers related options at the same facility, including Adult Fitness Training, Small Group Fitness, Personal Training, Return 2 Play (athlete recovery), and adult fitness classes.
• Ages: 12–18 years old
Athletic Republic Sports Performance Training for Student Athletes is part of a system whose programs are rooted in over 30 years of expertise and proven results. The training tools and programs are described as taking the athlete beyond ground-based training limitations by teaching the brain to send stronger, more precise signals to the muscles. The facility’s AR-FIT dynamic group fitness program blends strength, mobility, and balance, and the Return 2 Play program is described as bridging the gap between physical therapy and competitive performance. Athletic Republic is described as not just a gym but a community dedicated to helping clients move better, grow stronger, and stay healthier.
The mission for the athletic performance side is stated as “To Transform Potential into Performance,” with a focus on delivering on-field success through science-based performance training protocols, proprietary equipment and technology, and the education and experience of highly qualified trainers. The broader fitness mission is stated as “To Empower Your Fitness Journey,” with programs that include personalized one-on-one training and intimate group settings, and that focus on functional strength, cardiovascular health, daily mobility, stress reduction, and purposeful, personalized training in a supportive environment.
Sports performance trainers at this facility are certified, experienced trainers, and most hold professional certifications such as CSCS, ACSM, or NASM and/or degrees in exercise science, biomechanics, or athletic training. Sports performance trainers complete Athletic Republic’s three comprehensive certification levels in biomechanics, exercise physiology, exercise science, and program adaptation. The leadership team includes David Johns, Head Sports Performance Coach at AR Moosic, and Leslie Martin, Head Sports Performance Coach at AR Dallas. David Johns became a Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist through the National Strength and Conditioning Association (NSCA), a certification he held until 2020, and he became a Master Sport Performance Coach through the National Sports Performance Association (NSPA) through specialized certifications including Speed and Agility Coaching, Weightlifting, Sports Nutrition, and Program Design.
One parent review states that both of the reviewer’s kids love the Acceleration and Ignition programs, that they work hard and have fun, and that the reviewer highly recommends the training staff for competitive athletes who need speed, agility, and strength supplementary programs. Another review describes having a really good experience at the facility, thanking the AR team for a fun and challenging environment to stay fit and describing the staff as welcoming and knowledgeable. A third review describes Athletic Republic as a premier athletic performance facility for both athletes and active people and states that competitive athletes, recreational athletes, or those seeking to improve fitness level will not be disappointed.
Last updated July 13, 2026.
• Ages: 12–18 years old
Athletic Republic Sports Performance Training for Student Athletes is part of a system whose programs are rooted in over 30 years of expertise and proven results. The training tools and programs are described as taking the athlete beyond ground-based training limitations by teaching the brain to send stronger, more precise signals to the muscles. The facility’s AR-FIT dynamic group fitness program blends strength, mobility, and balance, and the Return 2 Play program is described as bridging the gap between physical therapy and competitive performance. Athletic Republic is described as not just a gym but a community dedicated to helping clients move better, grow stronger, and stay healthier.
The mission for the athletic performance side is stated as “To Transform Potential into Performance,” with a focus on delivering on-field success through science-based performance training protocols, proprietary equipment and technology, and the education and experience of highly qualified trainers. The broader fitness mission is stated as “To Empower Your Fitness Journey,” with programs that include personalized one-on-one training and intimate group settings, and that focus on functional strength, cardiovascular health, daily mobility, stress reduction, and purposeful, personalized training in a supportive environment.
Sports performance trainers at this facility are certified, experienced trainers, and most hold professional certifications such as CSCS, ACSM, or NASM and/or degrees in exercise science, biomechanics, or athletic training. Sports performance trainers complete Athletic Republic’s three comprehensive certification levels in biomechanics, exercise physiology, exercise science, and program adaptation. The leadership team includes David Johns, Head Sports Performance Coach at AR Moosic, and Leslie Martin, Head Sports Performance Coach at AR Dallas. David Johns became a Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist through the National Strength and Conditioning Association (NSCA), a certification he held until 2020, and he became a Master Sport Performance Coach through the National Sports Performance Association (NSPA) through specialized certifications including Speed and Agility Coaching, Weightlifting, Sports Nutrition, and Program Design.
One parent review states that both of the reviewer’s kids love the Acceleration and Ignition programs, that they work hard and have fun, and that the reviewer highly recommends the training staff for competitive athletes who need speed, agility, and strength supplementary programs. Another review describes having a really good experience at the facility, thanking the AR team for a fun and challenging environment to stay fit and describing the staff as welcoming and knowledgeable. A third review describes Athletic Republic as a premier athletic performance facility for both athletes and active people and states that competitive athletes, recreational athletes, or those seeking to improve fitness level will not be disappointed.
Last updated July 13, 2026.
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