Our instructors are here to help take you to the next level in your sports career
Baseball TrainingWhether you aim to be an ace pitcher or a slugger, our team can help you on the diamond.
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Basketball trainingNeed help with your shooting? Our basketball coaches will help you up your game on the court.
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athelete's edge usa Speed & Agility TrainingOur Performance Director - Jim Browne will get you faster on the field in no time!
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Softball TrainingLooking for someone to help you become a softball star? You have come to the right place.
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Field RentalsRent a field for a practice or a full season! Great for club teams, intramural sports, and more!
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Cage rentalsSpace available to rent for an hour or more. There's always room to improve, and it starts with more hours of practice!
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Soccer TrainingFinesse, pass, and shoot your way to success on the field with personalized soccer training!
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Football Pin CrushingReserve your time today to test your ability to knock down some pins with a football. Call for details.
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Meet Our instructors
All of our instructors are personable, knowledgeable, and dedicated to their field/sport specialty.
Tom Calnen
Softball-specific training |
Tammie Watters (Gallis)
Softball-specific training |
Jim Browne
ATHLETE'S edge usa Speed & Agility |
Jacob Boylan
Baseball-specific training |
about Tom - Softball training & experience
Tom is the head varsity coach of the Troy High softball team and has earned the Troy School District Coach of the Year award eleven times. This honor has also been given to Coach Calnen by many area newspapers, including eight-time District and Regional Coach of the Year, and the Eccentric Newspaper Coach of the Year. Coach Calnen’s achievements include taking his team to the State quarter-finals seven times and to the Final Four three times. Tom has also enjoyed the honor of being selected as a Coach for the 1999, 2005 & 2007 Division I Michigan All-Star games. In addition to coaching softball, Tom is the President of the Michigan High School Softball Coaches Association (MHSSCA) and a member of the Troy High Varsity football coaching staff.
As a twenty-one year veteran coach, Coach Calnen has assisted numerous players at various High Schools with gaining exposure to college recruiters, and has watched as several of his students have moved on to play at the collegiate level. Coach Calnen has instructed girls at all levels of the game, whose age and experience range from first time, elementary school players to collegiate players sharpening their skills for teams. Coach Calnen founded two summer programs, an intermediate level program and one highly competitive program, to help girls of all ages in the metro-Detroit area get a broader introduction to the game of Softball. He has served as a University of Toledo hitting camp instructor and has vast experience organizing and providing clinics for players at all skill levels, as well as for coaching staffs.
Coach Calnen is originally from Troy, Michigan and currently resides there with his wife and two daughters. Tom has been active in community recreation programs and clinics for over 20 years.
As a twenty-one year veteran coach, Coach Calnen has assisted numerous players at various High Schools with gaining exposure to college recruiters, and has watched as several of his students have moved on to play at the collegiate level. Coach Calnen has instructed girls at all levels of the game, whose age and experience range from first time, elementary school players to collegiate players sharpening their skills for teams. Coach Calnen founded two summer programs, an intermediate level program and one highly competitive program, to help girls of all ages in the metro-Detroit area get a broader introduction to the game of Softball. He has served as a University of Toledo hitting camp instructor and has vast experience organizing and providing clinics for players at all skill levels, as well as for coaching staffs.
Coach Calnen is originally from Troy, Michigan and currently resides there with his wife and two daughters. Tom has been active in community recreation programs and clinics for over 20 years.
ABOUT TAMMIE - SOFTBALL TRAINING & EXPERIENCE
Tammie Watters (Gallis) played D1 college softball at Michigan State University from 1993-1997. She started all four years, playing in 220 games. She began as an outfielder, then moved to 2nd base, and finished her final two years at 3rd base. Tammie was part of rebuilding the MSU softball program which lead to its 1997 record-setting campaign. In her final year, MSU was ranked in the Top 25 for 10 straight weeks, making the first appearance in national rankings, climbing to #8. The program also earned its first ever bid to the NCAA tournament. Prior to MSU, Tammie, a native from Ferndale High School, played four years of varsity softball, being captain of that team for three years and earning several District, Regionals and an All State Honor. Tammie has assisted in several MSU camps & clinics since graduating from MSU. She has also coached with the Rochester Hills Little League, Rochester Rays, and the Motor City Hit Dogs organization.
"Tammie was an unbelievable competitor for us. She wanted to win as much as any player I have coached & she was willing to work for everything she got. To this day, she is a hard-nosed, no excuse making, get after it person. She has been, and will continue to be successful in anything she does." -- Jacquie Joseph, Head MSU Softball Coach
"Tammie was an unbelievable competitor for us. She wanted to win as much as any player I have coached & she was willing to work for everything she got. To this day, she is a hard-nosed, no excuse making, get after it person. She has been, and will continue to be successful in anything she does." -- Jacquie Joseph, Head MSU Softball Coach
About Jim - ATHLETE'S Edge usa Speed & Agility Training
Performance Director - Jim Browne founded the athlete’s edge usa speed and agility program for athletes and it is the culmination of over 25 years of research and experience. Jim Browne has developed a science based functional sports training system that has developed thousands of athletes from southeastern Michigan. Hundreds of our athletes have received scholarships and many have reached college and professional status. Our system has proven to improve the rate at which an athlete adapts neurologically, biochemically and metabolically. Jim Browne, former two sport All American and NFL football player, is our director of performance. Jim has maintained a specific hands-on training relationship with all of our athletes for over 25 years! This is imperative for consistency, motivation and confidence. “I feel that the most important component of sports training is developing a relationship with each athlete. This relationship provides the foundation to train at a consistently competitive level in a comfortable atmosphere” says Browne.
About Jacob - baseball training & Experience
- Played 2 years of varsity baseball, earning Team Offensive Player of the Year, First Team All-District, All Conference, and All- Conference twice. Also tabbed First Team All-Metro once.
- Played Baseball at the University of Kansas for 3 years as DH and 1st baseman. As a preferred walk-on, as a freshman, was a starter at the DH position and earned Team Rookie of the Year.
- Transferred to Pittsburg State University (Pittsburg, KS) and played 3rd base for one year. Earned MIAA All-Conference Honorable Mention at 3rd base. Batted .340, 9 HR’s, and 40 RBI’s
About john - soccer training & Experience
*16 Years of soccer coaching experience. 8 Years at the Rec. level and the last 8 Years at the HS Elite Level
*Owner and Manager of Troy RedHawks FC. A "Tournament Team" made up of kids from Athens HS
*10 Years Sports Director at a local church. Responsible for over 500 kids per year
*1st Team All-State Selection 1988 Lutheran High North
*Scored winning goal in the State Championship
*Played 1 Year of College Soccer at Concordia, Ann Arbor
*Certified USSF Soccer Referee and Licensed Coach
*Coached and trained all age levels (ages 6-19)
*My training style: "Positive Demanding"- A good balance between discipline and FUN. Remember back to the best teacher/coach you ever had. You would describe them as "Tough/Nice". They demanded the very best effort because they cared about you and your progress. That's me! Two things that are ALWAYS in your control: Attitude and Effort.
*Philippians 4:13 "I can do all things through Christ who gives me strength."
*Owner and Manager of Troy RedHawks FC. A "Tournament Team" made up of kids from Athens HS
*10 Years Sports Director at a local church. Responsible for over 500 kids per year
*1st Team All-State Selection 1988 Lutheran High North
*Scored winning goal in the State Championship
*Played 1 Year of College Soccer at Concordia, Ann Arbor
*Certified USSF Soccer Referee and Licensed Coach
*Coached and trained all age levels (ages 6-19)
*My training style: "Positive Demanding"- A good balance between discipline and FUN. Remember back to the best teacher/coach you ever had. You would describe them as "Tough/Nice". They demanded the very best effort because they cared about you and your progress. That's me! Two things that are ALWAYS in your control: Attitude and Effort.
*Philippians 4:13 "I can do all things through Christ who gives me strength."
About rudy - soccer training & Experience
Obtaining international experience with the game of futbol, Rudy Alvarado has worked with individuals from both Mexico and the United Kingdom that have allowed him to broaden his playing skills. Playing for clubs such as Queretaro FC, Civic Service Strollers, and Edinburgh city FC has provided him with the opportunity to play for a semi professional soccer team here in Michigan widely known as Michigan Stars. His passion for the game drove him to travel for two years to seek knowledge about training and coaching that he felt he could not have obtained elsewhere. Working individually to improve his mental and physical skills, he also aimed to share this talent and knowledge with other aspiring professional futbol players. Alvarado coached kids who played for professional clubs including Celtic FC, St. Mirren FC, and Rangers FC, all premiership clubs, he worked with a variety of kids in all age groups. Now that he is back and residing in the States his mission is to utilize everything that he has learned in his playing experience and provide a professional environment to others. He looks to share professional training and opportunities to motivated players who share a common goal with him: “Doing today what others won't, so that tomorrow we can do what others can’t.”
about katie - fitness training & experience
- Experienced trainer with a demonstrated history of working in the sports industry. Bachelor's degree focused in Kinesiology and Exercise Science from Michigan State University.
- Encourage and motivate athletes of all ages and levels to improve their athletic performance
- Maximizing both physical and mental potential in an athlete
- Incorporating the appropriate exercises for each specific athletes sports performance goals
