1120 Eden Road STE 104
Arlington, TX 76001
Redline Athletics – Arlington-Cooper offers state-of-the-art speed and agility training to youth athletes in the Arlington area. Our training center covers more than 10,000 square feet, including a basketball/volleyball court area, cages for hitting/pitching, and low profile turf for speed and agility training.
Comprehensive and Convenient
Comprehensive training to build Athleticism, Resilience and Confidence.
Engaging in activities to improve performance by applying the general sports training principles of overload, reversibility, progression, individualization, periodization, and specificity. (ref 1, 2)
To achieve their full potential, aspiring Athletes must understand proper posture, balance their movement patterns, build supporting and stabilizing muscle groups, improve mobility, and enhance their coordination. (ref 3)
Redline believes in age-appropriate strength and resistance training. We prioritize safety in every movement by focusing on proper mechanics first, followed by consistency, and then intensity.
Engaging in activities to improve performance by applying the general sports training principles of overload, reversibility, progression, individualization, periodization, and specificity. (ref 1, 2)
To achieve their full potential, aspiring Athletes must understand proper posture, balance their movement patterns, build supporting and stabilizing muscle groups, improve mobility, and enhance their coordination. (ref 3)
Redline believes in age-appropriate strength and resistance training. We prioritize safety in every movement by focusing on proper mechanics first, followed by consistency, and then intensity.
The outcome of the collective training activities consistently performed by an athlete to help him/her avoid major or season-ending injury.
Athletes want to be able to perform at their best, and they never want to miss out on games or competitions due to injury. Well-rounded Athletes who train their body and movement patterns will be better prepared, more resilient, and able to thrive throughout the demands of a season, postseason and beyond.
Redline provides a comprehensive and well-rounded program to develop speed, agility, strength, body awareness, movement mechanics, and posture. In all, it’s a great way to help ensure your Athlete stays strong, ready, and on their chosen field of play.
Redline Coaches have a passion for motivating and developing all Athletes, from the young and emerging to the advanced and elite.
Our coaching staff brings a diverse background of undergraduate and advanced degrees, coaching and training certifications, as well as playing and coaching experiences.
Redline partners with the National Strength and Conditioning Association (NCSA) to support our coaches receiving their Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist (CSCS) certification, which is widely recognized as the gold standard in strength and conditioning.
All our coaches are committed to providing a structured, safe, and highly productive training environment that’s positive, high-energy, and fun!
Redline Coaches have a passion for motivating and developing all Athletes, from the young and emerging to the advanced and elite.
Our coaching staff brings a diverse background of undergraduate and advanced degrees, coaching and training certifications, as well as playing and coaching experiences.
Redline partners with the National Strength and Conditioning Association (NCSA) to support our coaches receiving their Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist (CSCS) certification, which is widely recognized as the gold standard in strength and conditioning.
All our coaches are committed to providing a structured, safe, and highly productive training environment that’s positive, high-energy, and fun!
Redline provides a professional-level training environment designed around building the complete Athlete – from training speed, agility & footwork to strength, power, & stamina – we have it all.
Our Sports Performance Centers are equipped with the latest advancements from the finest brands in sports performance, including PLAE, Rogue, Hammer Strength, Vertimax, E-Core, Advanced Exercise, Baden Sports, and more.
With locations ranging from 8,000 to 15,000+ sq ft, Redline has the large, clean, multi-faceted space where Athletes thrive.
1. Cissik JM. Basic principles of strength training and conditioning. NSCA’s Performance Training Journal.2002:1(4), 7-11.
2. Murray TD, Eldridge J, Kohl HW. Foundations of Kinesiology: A Modern Integrated Approach. Boston: Cengage Learning, 2018
3. Haff GG, Triplett NT. Essentials of strength training and conditioning. Champaign: Human Kinetics, 2016
In addition to Redline’s core Sports Performance Training Membership Program, we also offer several other ways you can utilize our facility and benefit from our coaching services.
Athletes improve better together. That’s why we’re always organizing events for our very active and motivated Redline community.
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Redline Coaches have a passion for Athletes. Their battle-tested professional and collegiate experience combined with their education and certifications create a positive, high-energy environment.
Hometown: Hazel Crest, Illinois
College: A Bachelor of Arts degree from the University of Dayton. A Masters of Social Work degree from the University of Illinois. Additional master level courses in educational administration from the University of Illinois.
While in College: At the University of Dayton played football for four years. Earned three varsity letters as a running back.
Professional Experience
● Director of Operations, Team First, Rockwall, TX
● Director of Academic Services, Athletic Performance Ranch, Ft. Worth, TX
● Guidance Counselor, Edwardsville High School, Edwardsville, IL
● Athletic Academic Compliance Counselor, Edwardsville High School, Edwardsville, IL
● School Social Worker, Thornwood High School, South Holland, IL Coaching Experience
● Assistant Head Coach/Defensive Backs Coach, Edwardsville High School, Edwardsville, IL
● Running Backs Coach, Edwardsville High School, Edwardsville, IL
● Head Football Coach, Thornwood High School, South Holland, IL
● Defensive Coordinator, Crete-Monee High School, Crete, IL
● Defensive Backs Coach, Thornwood High School, South Holland, IL
● Defensive Assistant, University of Illinois, Champaign, IL
● Running Backs Coach, East Chicago Central High School, East Chicago, IN
● Running Backs Coach, Illinois Benediction College, Lisle, IL
Brief Summary: I have spent more than 25 years focusing on the comprehensive development of the student-athlete and to preparing them for the challenges of life beyond the playing field. I have discovered that during the elementary, middle school and high school years, every student-athlete is confronted with a variety of developmental challenges. I joined RedLine Athletics to address these challenges. I am passionate about assisting the student-athletes in the Arlington/Mansfield community develop the skills necessary to lead successful, productive lives, and become leaders of, and contributors to life.
Hometown: Abilene, Texas
Growing up Chad played soccer, basketball, baseball and tennis. In High school Chad lettered in both Soccer and Tennis. In college Chad won all conference honors, freshmen of the year award, was conference champion and obtained a national ranking in Tennis. His college career was cut short due to injury.
Professional Experience: Chad has served as Associate Executive Director at 2 non-profits, founded two non-profits, lead pastor of Mission Abilene for 15 years, a church that focuses on loving the underdogs and outcasts of society. Chad also served as Chaplain of Abilene High Football Team for over 19 years mentoring more than a 1,000 Athletes. Chad’s unique, straight forward speaking style has given him the privilege to speak in hundreds of different settings all over Texas and much of the U.S.–FCA’s Fields of Faith, youth camps and rallies, Disciple Now events, Christian concerts, crusades, citywide revivals, church services, street outreaches, public school settings as well as other general public events and venues.
In 2009, he broadened his horizons through writing. His first book, The Superman Syndrome, was published in July 2009. The book offers insight, hope, and encouragement to leaders through his own personal reflections and experiences as well as biblical truth and wisdom. The Superman Syndrome was distributed not only across the U.S. but also internationally. His second book, Brother’s Keeper was published in the Summer of 2010 and was turned into an international movie by Saban and Paramount films in 2020, Under the Stadium Lights. “Under the Stadium Lights” depicts what Mitchell did to inspire and support the team, the players which many had troubled home lives. Chad’s third book is in the making. Chad has a Bachelor in Behavioral Science and a Masters of Education in Counseling and Human Development from Hardin Simmons University of Abilene, Texas. He has served in ministry with faith-based non-profit agencies since 1997 and as lead pastor at Mission Abilene from 2003 to 2015 full-time and part-time till 2018 until he retired from the ministry. In 2016 Chad become the Digital Media Manager for Nester Broadcasting and oversaw Big Country Homepage. In 2017 He was promoted to local sales manager at KRBC (NBC Affiliate) News and in 2018 he was promoted to KTAB News (CBS Affiliate) Sales Manager. In 2019 he Co- founded the non-profit Operation Preying on Predators, which locates missing children and rescues victims of sex trafficking all across Texas. In the Summer of 2022 Chad joined the Redline Athletics Arlington Cooper staff where he serves as Director of Sports Operations.
Hometown: Midlothian, TX
College: University of Central Oklahoma
Degree: B.S. Kinesiology with a minor in Business
While in College: Ryan was a 3 year letterman in Football, for the East Central University Tigers, as a Defensive Lineman he later transferred to University of Central Oklahoma.
Professional Experience: Ryan started his 25+ year career in Southern California, the mecca of health and fitness, where he obtained multiple certifications including NSCA- CSCS (Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist) & CPT (Certified Personal Trainer), ACSM (American College of Sports Medicine), RTS (Resistance Training Specialist), NASM (National Academy of Sports Medicine). He also holds a Fitness Specialist – Associate of Science Degree from Orange Coast College, California. While living in California, Ryan was the Strength and Conditioning Coach and Assistant Defensive Lineman coach for Marina high school while also running his own Personal Training Business. After moving to Texas, he spent 9 years at the Baylor Tom Landry Center before partnering with a Physician and Co-Founding a medical fitness studio in Dallas which was sold a few years later. Ryan then took a position with the Fort Worth Club, a 5 Star Platinum Club of America, as the Athletic Director where he spent another 9 years developing staff, programs and renovating the 100+ year old facility. In October, 2019, Ryan decided to go back on his own so he started Athletes Edge, a Movement, Nutrition, and Mindset training program for Highschool athletes in his hometown, Midlothian, TX. He continues to be an approved vendor for the Midlothian School District providing movement screens for all sports working directly with the Director of Strength and Conditioning and continues to maintain a small private business of athletes in Midlothian. In the Summer of 2022, Ryan joined the Redline Athletics Arlington Cooper team as Director of Sports Performance. Summary: Most important to Ryan is the undeserved Grace, through Jesus Christ, that’s been shown to him and his family, and the second is his family. He has been blessed with having 4 sons who have brought so much pride and joy to his life including having the opportunity to be an integral part of their own sports and performance training through the years. Ryan loves what he does and is passionate about giving to every single client, member, athlete, etc.
Hometown: Arlington, TX
College: Howard Payne Univ. / University of North Texas
Degree: B.S. in Criminal Justice/ M. Ed in Educational Leadership
While in College: Played DT/DE at HPU
Professional Experience:
Semi-Pro for Denton County Rhinos – 3 year starter at DT and DE
Try-out for CFL league as a Nose Tackle
2016 – Present: Howard MS Head Football Coach, Assistant Basketball Coach, and Track Coach (Shotput and Discus)
While in High School: Mansfield Timberview High School
Football: Two year letterman as a right guard.
Powerlifting: Two year 2006 Regional Champion, State Qualifier,
Brief Summary-1 paragraph, 5-6 sentences:
Hard Work Beats Talent when Talent Doesn’t Want to Work!!
I have 16 years of playing/coaching experience. I am very passionate about building relationship through sports. I am very passionate about inspiring student athletes to gain their goals.
Hometown: Arlington, TX
Professional Experience: 2015- Present: MLB Baltimore Orioles (Outfielder)
While in High School: 3-year letterman in baseball at Arlington High School.
Brief Summary: Born and raised in Arlington, TX. I was selected in the 9th round (283 pick) of the MLB amateur draft by the Baltimore Orioles where I still play. I was selected as a New York Penn League All-Star in 2017.
Hometown: Arlington, Tx
College: Howard Payne University/University of Texas Permian-Basin (2020 Graduate)
Degree: B.S. in Kinesiology & Minor in Psychology
While in College: While in College, I Played soccer for 1 season at Howard Payne University as a Center Midfielder and 2 seasons and UTPB as a Defender and Midfielder
While in High School: 4 year Varsity Soccer letterman at Kennedale High School and 2x back to back State Champion.
Summary: I’ve spent over 16 years playing soccer and as a recent college graduate, I am excited to share my knowledge from the field and apply it to my coaching with younger athletes who have the same passion for the game. I believe sports overall are an important part in developing general physical fitness in a way that’s fun and establishes life long habits for good health and Redline gives me the opportunity to push youth athletes to the best of their ability all while maintaining a safe and upbeat environment!
Hometown: Tyler, Tx
College: Southern Arkansas University
Degree: Bachelors in Health & Wellness, Masters in Curriculum & Instruction, Masters in Administration Leadership
While in College: At Southern Arkansas University I was 4 year basketball letterman and ranked in the top 10 in the nation for shooting from the “3” and field goal percentage.
Professional Experience:
Magnolia, AR
Tyler, TX
Tyler, TX
Mansfield ISD
Mansfield ISD
While in High School: 3 year Varsity Basketball letterman at John Tyler High School. Senior years – Offensive Player of the year 2003 and First-Team All-District
Summary:
“Nothing is given, but everything is earned” – Lebron James
“Only what you put in, is what you get out” – Brandon W.
Over the past 25 years playing or coaching basketball, I have had the privilege of serving as an Assistant Basketball Coach and training current and former collegiate basketball players. I have taught over 75 players who have gone on to play basketball at the varsity high school level, college, and pro. In me, you would find a motivational coach with a life-long passion for sports complemented by the ability to bring out the best in each player. Adept at identifying personal strengths and challenges in my players, I understand how to tailor my coaching style in ways that contribute substantially to player growth, improvement, and success.
Hometown: Fenton, Louisiana
College: Patrick Henry Community College (2014-2016) and Bluefield State College (2016-2019)
Degree: Associates in general studies and bachelors in criminal justice
While in College: Played basketball all four years in college. 2019 USCAA all tournament team. 2019 USCAA dunk champion.
Professional Experience: Went on a Croatian basketball tour in 2019. Was drafted in the second round of the 2020 TBL draft.
While in High School: Went to Iowa High School where I played basketball and ran track all four years
Summary:
After covid happened I decided to focus on being a personal trainer and work my way up to becoming a strength and conditioning coach. In 2015 I started coaching youth basketball in the summers and found passion in it. Many of the players that I coached are currently in college playing sports.
“The road to athletic greatness is not marked by perfection, but the ability to constantly overcome adversity and failure.”
