What to expect Training at Shift
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SHIFT Performance Training is built around one goal:
Develop stronger, faster, more resilient, and more capable athletes.
Training combines evidence-based performance principles with real-world coaching experience developed through working with athletes across a wide range of sports, ages, experience levels, and injury histories.
Every athlete follows a structured system built around:
Purposeful training
Measurable progress
Long-term athletic development
Individualized coaching and accountability
The goal is not just better training, it’s helping athletes build the habits, physical qualities, and confidence needed to succeed long term.
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Each athlete begins by establishing a performance baseline.
Testing may include:
Acceleration, speed, and change of direction
Plyometrics and jumping ability
Strength and power output
Conditioning and endurance capacity
Coordination and movement quality
This process helps identify current strengths, limitations, asymmetries, and areas for development while creating measurable benchmarks to track progress over time.
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Training is built around each athlete’s sport, goals, training history, strengths, limitations, and stage of development.
Programs are designed to improve:
Strength and power
Speed and acceleration
Change of direction
Plyometric and jumping ability
Conditioning and endurance
Mobility and movement efficiency
As athletes progress, training is continuously adjusted to ensure appropriate progression, recovery, and long-term athletic development.
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Ongoing performance monitoring
Training adjustments based on progress
Progressive overload and workload management
Re-testing and benchmarking
Long-term athletic development focus
Data-informed coaching decisions
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One of the most powerful aspects of SHIFT is the environment.
Athletes train alongside others who are committed to improving, creating a competitive and fun atmosphere that pushes everyone to elevate their performance.
Leaderboards, regular performance testing, and shared standards create a culture where athletes are motivated to work harder and support each other's development.
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Step 1 — Account Setup
Getting started is simple. Download the ForActive app or click on the “Get Started” button on the menu page to access scheduling and payments, then complete the contact form through the SHIFT Performance Training website. You’ll then be contacted to discuss next steps and answer any questions.
Step 2 — Athlete Evaluation
Meet the athlete prior to the start of the session, discuss goals and any questions, then conduct the 1st training session to establish some performance baselines.
Step 3 — Development Plan
Training is structured around the athlete’s current level, sport demands, and long-term goals.
Step 4 — Train and Track Progress
Athletes follow structured programming and periodically retest to measure improvement.