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The Maize Sports Trainer

The private coaching method

Learn it. Build it. Track it.

Precise teaching, purposeful progression and clear evidence of development. A coaching process built around the individual athlete.

  1. 01

    Assess

    Understand the athlete. Establish an objective baseline with age- and sport-appropriate movement and performance tests.

  2. 02

    Teach

    Learn the setup, position and execution of each movement. Understand why it matters, with direct feedback from Chris.

  3. 03

    Develop

    Build strength, speed and power with intentional doses, safe progression and a plan that respects the season.

  4. 04

    Track

    Review performance data, reassess movement and adjust the plan. Give athletes ownership of their progress.

Technical mastery

Teaching is
the difference.

Chris slows down where it matters. Each movement has a purpose, and the athlete learns to recognize the positions and decisions that make it work.

01

Setup & bracing

Foot position, grip, trunk brace and intent are set before the first repetition — the foundation every loaded movement depends on.

02

Range & control

Own the full, appropriate range of motion with control through the hardest positions before load increases.

03

Execution & intent

Coached cues, immediate feedback and deliberate speed. Where appropriate on key barbell lifts, movement velocity can inform loading.

04

Understanding

Athletes learn why each exercise is in the plan — skill acquisition and ownership, not just compliance.

Evidence guides the plan

Progress you can
understand.

Objective performance data and thoughtful movement/asymmetry screens establish a starting point. Ongoing observations and appropriate retests help Chris adjust the training dose and priorities.

  • Readiness, age and sport guide test selection
  • Training adapts to in-season and off-season demands
  • Progression emphasizes control and risk reduction
  • Feedback connects effort to the next step

Training cannot eliminate injury risk or guarantee a particular result.

THE MAIZE SPORTS TRAINER

Athlete performance assessment · Sample report

Performance overview

Your athletic starting point

Test-case athlete · not a real client · results are not a prediction

Movement screen
18 / 21
Two left/right differences
10-yard sprint
1.58 s
Electronically timed
Broad jump
9′7″
Controlled landing

Acceleration & speed

  • 10-yard sprint: 1.58 sec
  • 20-yard split: 2.68 sec
  • 40-yard dash: 4.58 sec

Power & agility

  • Broad jump: 9 ft 7 in
  • Vertical jump: 34 in
  • 5-10-5 shuttle: 4.42 L / 4.38 R

What you do well

  1. 01Speed and acceleration
  2. 02Explosive lower-body performance
  3. 03Movement competency and training capacity

Where we can improve

  1. 01 Maximum-speed developmentSprint mechanics, appropriate distances and full recovery between fast efforts.
  2. 02 Hip mobility & side-to-side controlRight side scored lower on lunge and rotary stability — single-leg and trunk work, then reassess.
  3. 03 Strength foundation & recoveryReadiness averaged 5.0/10, so workload follows recovery, not just best-day output.

Training roadmap · next 8–12 weeks

  1. Phase 1Establish quality
  2. Phase 2Build strength & speed
  3. Phase 3Reassess & refine
Excerpt of a sample report. Fitness and performance assessment, not a medical diagnosis; movement scores do not predict injury.

What we develop

Specific qualities.
Coached on purpose.

Acceleration

First-step mechanics, projection and arm action. 10- and 20-yard baselines where appropriate show whether it is improving.

Deceleration & change of direction

Braking, cutting and re-acceleration mechanics — how athletes stop and redirect under control.

Strength & unilateral control

Bilateral and single-leg strength, plus landing and force-absorption skill that sport constantly demands.

Power development

Jumps, throws and loaded explosive work sequenced only after positions are owned.

Readiness

Session-day check-ins on energy, soreness and schedule; the plan flexes rather than forcing a fixed workout.

Periodization

Progressive overload organized around sport, position and season — building off-season, maintaining in-season.

Not every athlete needs every test or tool. Chris selects what fits the athlete's age, sport and goals.

Request a complimentary assessment Private vs. group training
Coach Chris's private Maize training studio with strength equipment

The private Maize studio

Space to focus.
Attention to every detail.

A dedicated coaching environment in Maize, Kansas. Time to ask questions, room for individual feedback and direct instruction from Chris — from the first setup to the last repetition.

Talk to Coach Chris

Start with clarity.

Every athlete's first comprehensive assessment is completely complimentary — with an individualized report for parents.

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