REACH YOUR HIGHEST ATHLETIC POTENTIAL
Our team is dedicated to utilizing their skills and experience to help your student athlete reach their goals and beyond.
WHO WE ARE
Academy Performance Enhancement (APE) is the premier Kitsap County training community working to foster the next generation of athletes to their highest potential. The substance of APE is rooted in parents, athletes, and trainer who have a higher expectation for athletic preparation and development.
We believe in empowering athletes through education and aspire to provide the best training possible through individualized routines. The principles of our training model place emphasis on building confidence, injury prevention, and the enhancement of athletic performance. Our team is not only experienced but genuinely passionate about helping your athlete achieve their goals.
OUR TEAM
HEAD COACH JAY REYNOLDS
CERTIFIED PERFORMANCE ENHANCEMENT SPECIALIST
Coach Jay is a experienced Performance Enhancement Specialist and Personal Trainer serving athletes of all ages here in Kitsap county. His passion for mentoring young athletes stem from his years as a basketball and football Coach.
He began his journey as a personal trainer with his own son in their home Gym. He quickly noticed the benefit of training his own son and wanted to make the same opportunity available to athletes in the Kitsap area.
Jay now helps develop not only football and basketball players but athletes of all sports who are in need of advanced sports performance training.
COACH MARSHAUD DEWALT
EXPERIENCED ATHLETE & COACH
Marshaud is an experienced athletic trainer and an accomplished athlete in his own right. He has made great contribution to the lives and performance of athletes ranging from 10-25 years old. Marshaud works with all types of athletes from recreational youth to Olympic hopefuls.
He holds multiple lifting records at South Kitsap High School. He’s also a two times first-team-all league RB and a Semi-Professional Football Champion. Marshaud is excited to work with your athlete and help them accomplish their goals.
COACH OSEI WILKS
NASM CERTIFIED TRAINER
Osei is an energic and charismatic trainer that has a passion for pushing his clients to the next level. He works with The Force, semi- professional men’s soccer team, focusing on conditioning and injury prevention. He is always one to research and find new ways to get the most out of his clients.
Osei is also a Nation Academy of Sports Medicine certified trainer. He is an experienced track athlete in multiple sprinting events as well as hurdles. As a trainer he continues to push himself physically to be an example to the youth.
COACH ISAIAH CONNOR
SEMI-PRO ATHLETE & COACH
Coach Zay is a high-intensity New England transplant with a passion for turning young athletes into elite and dominant competitors. He is a true “go-getter” with over a decade of coaching experience in multiple sports and a very unique coaching style.
With a deep family history in sports, high-level athletics became second nature. As an All-League wide receiver and All-New England triple jumper, Coach Zay’s foundation for high-performance coaching was laid early on in life. After multiple seasons playing and coaching football at the Semi-pro level, he has since spent the last 4 ½ years as a local youth football coach where he has certainly carved a niche.
FAQs
WHAT IS A PERFORMANCE ENHANCEMENT SPECIALIST?
A Performance Enhancement Specialist (PES) is a fitness professional who utilizes a variety of disciplines and techniques to ensure that athletes can thrive while staying safe on and off the field. Our PES is certified through the world’s leading fitness institution NASM.
WHAT AGES DO YOU WORK WITH?
APE typically works with students athletes from ages 8-18. In an ideal scenario we work with your student athlete from elementary school to college scholarships and admissions. Our goal is to set your athlete up for long-term success.
WILL THIS TRAINING WORK FOR MY (ATHLETE’S) SPORT?
We provide specialized training to meet the needs of athletes from all sports and fitness levels. You can find some examples of our strategies for our most popular sports training here.
DO YOU PROVIDE SCHOLARSHIPS OR FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE?
APE strives to be accessible to athletes and families from all walks of life. We provide finanical assistance upon request dependant on a variety of criteria. Scholarships are largely provided with the support of our amazing community. If you would like to sponsor an athlete or require financial aid yourself please send an inquiry to info@theacademyape.com.
WHEN DO CLASSES RUN?
We currently run Group Speed and Agility Classes out of the Bremerton Sports Center on a seasonal basis. These group classes are a drop-in only opportunity. Our Semi-Private APE Training and Focus Trainings run on Sundays from 9AM-12PM and Tuesday-Thursday from 5PM-8PM by appointment only. Please inquire with info@theacademyape.com for information on APE Training.
WHERE DO YOU PROVIDE SERVICES?
APE offers Group Speed and Agility Classes out of the Bremerton Sports Center and Semi-Private APE Training out of our Port Orchard location. Please inquire for more information on the Semi-Private Training address.