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CLIENT TESTIMONIAL: Byron Mathis (@_97sacks) 🏈📈

Where people count you out, we count you in. Ascension Athlete Group seeks to provide opportunities to athletes who may not receive the same light as others but have the work ethic and ambition to keep going!

We develop athletes on and off the field and prepare them for whatever opportunities come their way.

We look forward to continuing to work with Byron as he advances his career!

#athletedevelopment #playerdevelopment #athletetraining #sportsperformancetraining #athleteadvisor

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From training together to battling on the gridiron! Congratulations to a couple of our guys for wrapping up their Rookie Season in the @indoorfootballleague 🏈✅

All these guys needed was an opportunity to start their professional careers and with utilizing our network, we were able to make that happen.

we look forward to continuing to help these young men in their careers. This is only the beginning! 📈

@barihawkins8 @_97sacks @ravonteblowe_ @t0liiii

#athletedevelopment #playerdevelopment #sportsperformancetraining #athletetraining #athleteadvisors

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Potential Player Spotlights ‼️

S Ravarius Rivers
A physical, ball hawking defensive back and former IFL Defensive Player of the Year with a knack for creating turnovers.

WR/KR Xavier Malone
An explosive offensive weapon and elite return specialist who led the UFL in kick return yards in 2022

DT Byron Mathis
A powerful interior defensive lineman with a strong run-stopping presence and proven production at the collegiate level.

RB Montie Quinn
A record breaking running back with elite speed and home-run ability every time he touches the football.

DB BJ Anderson
An experienced SEC defensive back who brings size, versatility, and proven experience against top competition.

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Just work 🔥

#viralvideos #passrush #football #dlinetraining #dline

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The first step changes everything. 👟⚡️

Whether you’re a D-Lineman exploding off the ball, a linebacker triggering downhill, a running back hitting the hole, or a lacrosse player attacking space—your first step can be the difference between making the play and chasing it.

Today’s focus: developing explosive first-step power, force production, and intent. The faster you can generate force into the ground, the faster you can separate from the competition.

Speed isn’t just about top-end velocity. It starts with how you move on Step 1. 📈🔥

#speedandagility #athletedevelopment #sportsperformancetraining #athletetraining #sportsperformancecoach

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Single-leg lateral hops are about teaching athletes how to absorb force and redirect it efficiently into the next movement. ⚡️

By continuously moving from hurdle to hurdle, the athlete is forced to minimize ground contact time while maintaining stability, balance, and control on one leg. This develops lateral explosiveness, reactive strength, and the ability to decelerate and re-accelerate efficiently — all critical components for real game movement and change of direction.

The goal isn’t just to move fast. It’s to produce force, control force, and transfer energy efficiently into the next movement. 🏈🔥

#speedandagility #sportsperformancetraining #athletedevelopment #athletetraining #sportsperformancecoach

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SIGNED! 🏈🖋️

Congratulations to @_97sacks & @ravonteblowe_ for signing with the @iabarnstormers! Two more guys that were diligent in coming ready to work and trusting in the process! Now they’ve signed their first professional contract!

Beyond proud of these two! It’s only the beginning!

We provide recruiting assistant to athletes whether they’re represented or unrepresented! All that matters is that they get their opportunity!

#athletedevelopment #recruiting #sportsperformancetraining #sportsperformancecoach #professionalathlete

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The S-Run Drill is great for teaching athletes how to move efficiently through curves, transitions, and change of direction at speed.

This drill helps develop body lean, foot placement, hip control, and the ability to redirect force without losing momentum. Athletes aren’t always moving in straight lines during competition, so learning how to control the body while accelerating through angles is critical for performance.

The goal is smooth, efficient movement with control and intent. ⚡️🏈

#sportsperformancetraining #sportsperformancecoach #athletedevelopment #athletetraining #speedandagility

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This drill teaches athletes how to absorb force, stabilize, and control their body laterally which is critical for real game movement. Every cut, redirect, and change of direction in sport requires the ability to decelerate efficiently before re-accelerating explosively.

By sticking each landing, athletes learn how to create stability under load, improve body control, and reduce unnecessary movement that can lead to energy leaks or even injury.

Great agility isn’t just about speed — it’s about control. ⚡️🏈

#sportsperformancetraining #sportsperformancecoach #athletedevelopment

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Agility isn’t just about moving fast — it’s about body control, reaction time, and being able to change direction efficiently under pressure.

Train the details now so they show up when the game is on the line. 🏈⚡️

Join our Sports Performance Group
Monday • Wednesday • Friday at 8am 💪🏽🔥

🎥: @hakeemakbarfitness

#agilitytraining #sportsperformancetraining #sportsperformancecoach #athletedevelopment #athletetraining

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Multidirectional training is what makes athletes truly athletic 🏃🏽‍♂️⚡️

Sports don’t happen in straight lines. Athletes have to accelerate, decelerate, cut, react, rotate, and move efficiently in every direction. That’s why multidirectional training is so important.

It helps improve:
• Change of direction
• Body control & balance
• Agility & reaction time
• Injury prevention
• Game-speed movement efficiency

The goal isn’t just to get stronger or faster — it’s to move better in ways that actually transfer to competition.

Still curated by @knorth_23 💪🏾

#sportsperformancetraining #sportsperformancecoach #athleticperformance #athletetraining #multidirectionaltraining

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BEND THE EDGE: D-Line/Edge work with the playmakers trenches! 🏈🦍

🎥: @hakeemakbarfitness

#sportsperformancecoach #sportsperformancetraining #athleteperformance #athletetraining #athletedevelopment

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