Coaches
NexGen AP - Coaches
Yasu Minoda
M.S., NSCA-CSCS Certified
Yasu earned his Bachelor of Science degree in Exercise Science from the University of Missouri-Kansas City where he played on the Men's Tennis Team. He also holds a Masters Degree in Exercise Physiology from the University of Kansas where his graduate studies primarily focused on physiological adaptation with emphasis on human performance.
He is a Certified Strength and Conditioning Coach (CSCS) through the National Strength and Conditioning Association (NSCA) and has been applying his knowledge and skills to help athletes reach peak physical performance.
Over the years, Yasu has been dedicating his time and effort helping athletes of all ages reach their maximum athletic potential by analyzing strengths and weaknesses in every athlete that he trains.
Brandon Smith
M.S., NSCA-CPT
TPI, FMT
Human Performance & Rotary Specialist
Brandon Smith is a Strength and Conditioning Sport Scientist dedicated to meet the needs of the highest trained competitive athletes. Holding a Bachelor’s degree in Sports Rehabilitation, a Master’s degree in Sport Science, starting his Doctorate in Sport & Performance Psychology, as well as highly recognized certifications, his primary focus is to increase human performance through proper movement integration while decreasing injury through correct biomechanics.
Brandon has a theory that increasing states of physical performance are slowed indefinitely if the positive psychological markers that go along with it are not obtained. Motivation, self-efficacy, and increased confidence is what makes an athlete strive to become the best. He fits these mindful motivation techniques into his training to create a friendly, family oriented environment, where the athletes can generate confidence and increase hormonal drive to facilitate increases in muscle mass, enhanced agility, reaction time and quickness, and increase power output through force development.