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CAREERS IN SPORTS PERFORMANCE & STRENGTH COACHING

Helping athletes get fast, stronger, and more explosive 

WHAT IS SPORTS PERFORMANCE COACHING?

Sports performance coaches help athletes improve their physical abilities for sport through structured training.
Training focuses on: 
* Speed Development
* Strength Training 
* Explosive Power 
* Mobility & Movement Quality 
* Injury Prevention
* Athletic Confidence 
At JJR Next Level, we work with youth, high school, college, and adult athletes to help them reach their athletic potential

WHAT DOES A PERFORMANCE COACH DO?

A typical day for a sports performance coach might include: 
* Coaching strength training sessions
* Teaching sprint mechanics & agility drills 
* Designing training programs
* Tracking athlete performance data 
* Helping athletes develop discipline & work ethic 
* Mentoring athletes
* Working with teams and individual athletes

HOW DO YOU BECOME A SPORTS PERFORMANCE COACH?

Many coaches study in fields such as:
* Exercise Science
* Kinesiology 
* Sports Science 
* Physical Education 
* Athletic Training
Helpful certifications may include:
* Personal Trainer Certification
* Strength & Conditioning Certification 
* CPR /AED
Hands-on experience is extremely valuable
Many coaches gain experience through:

* Internships
* Shadowing experienced coaches 
* Working with athletes during school or college

WHY PEOPLE CHOOSE THIS CAREER?

This career allows you to:
 

✔ Work with athletes
✔ Help people improve their health and performance
✔ Stay active while working
✔ Develop leadership and coaching skills
✔ Make a positive impact on young athletes

INTERESTED IN LEARNING MORE? 

At JJR Next Level we occasionally allow students to:

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• Shadow a sports performance coach
• Learn how athlete training programs work
• See how a performance gym operates

ABOUT JJR NEXT LEVEL

JJR Next Level Performance & Fitness helps athletes develop speed, strength, power, and injury resilience.

We train:

• Youth athletes
• High school athletes
• Adult fitness clients

Our goal is to help athletes build confidence, improve performance, and stay healthy for their sport.

JJR Next Level Log

32 Gunia Drive

LaSalle, IL 61301

info@jjrnextlevel.com
(815) 712-6519

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Cancellation Policy:

If you have questions about your membership, please send us an email to info@jjrnextlevel.com. We do not deal with cancellation questions over the phone, or messages on website.

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Emails will be responded to within 24–48 hours. Thank you for your patience and understanding.

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