Cross Training for Athletes: Benefits, Exercises, and Tips for Optimal Performance

Introduction When was the last time you tried something for the first time? Off-season cross training might be your opportunity to add that secret workout your routine needs. That extra edge you’re looking for could be in the drill you’ve been meaning to train but haven’t yet. But, why include cross training at all? Why […]

Functional Strength Training: Enhance Your Performance with Effective Exercises

Introduction Nowadays, many athletes glance at their smartwatches to face a familiar choice: traditional strength training or functional training? With tech wearables like Apple Watch and Samsung Galaxy packed with fitness apps, this practical approach to training has gained momentum. But what is functional strength training? Is it better than traditional strength workouts? While fitness […]

PERFORMANCE COACH

Heather Berglund

Heather Berglund is a certified personal trainer and yoga instructor with over a decade of coaching experience. A former Division I soccer player at Utah State University, she understands firsthand what it takes to compete and perform at a high level. Heather specializes in youth athletic development, combining strength, speed, and confidence-building in a supportive and empowering environment. She continues to advance her education through coursework with Universal Speed Rating and Overtime Athletes, staying at the forefront of speed and agility training to help young athletes thrive—both on and off the field.

Performance Coach

Kyle Blendinger

A former standout collegiate baseball player, Kyle Blendinger brings high-level playing and coaching experience to the training floor. Drafted in 2017, Kyle was a four-year varsity starter at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill and competed in the College World Series in 2018. He holds a degree in Exercise and Sport Science with a minor in Coaching and spent three years coaching at the collegiate level before transitioning into full-time performance training. Now in his fourth year as a trainer, Kyle has worked with several MLB players and numerous collegiate athletes. His approach blends firsthand athletic experience with science-based training and nutrition strategies to help athletes perform at their peak.