Testimonials
Aaron Johnson #60, NFL Kansas City Chiefs/ Arena Football League, Colorado Crush
Justin Jonus, University of Alabama/ Troy University
“Training with Brian has increased my jumping ability, quickness to the basket, and straight ahead speed tremendously. I’ve been around a lot of good strength and conditioning coaches while at Alabama and Troy. Brian is hands down the best at getting results. In 4 months he was able to improve my Vertical Jump more than in my 5 previous years in College. He continues to play a key role in my success on the court as both a coach and player.”
Mandy Lowman – 3 Time All- C-USA Catcher, 2 Time All- Region -UAB- Pro Softball- Austria
“I trained with Brian the year before I went off to college. I never had any real weight training coming up through high school and in just one year Brian got me to a level at which I was able to succeed at the Division 1 level. Brian is able to see the needs of a specific athlete and train them in a way in which they can succeed at their specific sport. He pushes you to do more than you ever thought you could do and he gets results. I would highly recommend Brian to any athlete that is serious about sports and going to the next level.”
Anthony King , Forward – Pro Soccer player- Blois Foot 41, France. Former Division 1 Soccer Player- UAB
“If your goal as an athlete is to make it to the next level, Brian Creel is the guy you want to help you reach that goal. When I first started with Brian I had no form and no real strength for my sport of soccer. I worked with him during my senior year in high school and also during my time at UAB. Brian’s training got me in the best shape of my life where I turned in some remarkable increases in my upper and lower body strength, vertical, broad jump, 40 yard speed, and all around athleticism. Brian is a great person to work with and to this day I still refer back to what I learned, when training with him. “Success is no accident. It’s hard work, perseverance, learning, studying, sacrifice and most of all, love of what you are doing or learning to do.” (Pele) Brian Creel will teach you and give you the tools you need, but you must be willing to work and give your all to reach your goal.”
Sage Woodham, Pitcher (UAH Softball) 2-Time All-American
“Brian has been our team strength and speed coach for the past few seasons. He was an integral part in why we carried a # 1 ranking for the majority of the season and advanced to the national championship game of the Division-II College Softball World Series. Brian was able to enhance our talent through teaching us better ways to move in order to achieve our maximum potential on the field. He has helped our team’s performance a great deal.”
Ryan King – University of Dayton/ Qualified for Triathlon World Championships – Beijing, China
“What a pleasure it has been to know and work with Brian Creel. If you take your athletics serious, Brian Creel is the man to turn too when it comes to going to the next level. Not only is he a fantastic coach, he is a great guy to be around. He truly understands the mentality of athletes and their urge to continue to improve. The amount of time he dedicated to me and researching my sport truly showed how much he cared and how much he wanted to see me reach my goals. This alone set the corner stone to not only being successful in my sport but also pushing me to live a healthier and more athletically challenging lifestyle.”
Jake Slaughter, Florida Gator Commit, #1 Center in the State of Florida/ #6 Nationally
“I just wanted to thank you again for all you’ve taught me. I ran a 5.15 forty at the Under Armour All-American Combine today. Your techniques really work well for me! Thank you so much! I can’t wait to come back up and get more work in.”
David Sigler, H-Back, UAB 2003 – 2007
“I trained with Brian for 13 weeks in preparation for my Pro Day with the NFL. After my training with Brian, I was bigger, stronger, and faster than I was during my 5 years playing football at UAB. Brian put me in the best possible situation at making an NFL roster. Brian’s technique and strength training will give any athlete the best chances at succeeding in their sport. If you want results, Brian will surely deliver!”
Mick Hedgepeth, Pro Basketball- Spain
“I worked out with Brian for four months prior to starting my college career. In that short time his unique training techniques allowed me to add more muscle and quickness than in the three previous years of training on my own. As there is a giant leap from high school to college in terms of speed and physicality of the game, training with Brian gave me added confidence and was crucial to my success as a freshman as well as throughout my college career. As a first-year player in Europe, I look forward to returning home and working out with Brian in the off-season.”
Les Stuedeman Head Coach- UAH Softball
“Brian has done a great job as our team strength and conditioning coach for the past three seasons. In this time we have seen great increases in strength, speed, and overall athleticism, which has helped us at the plate and on the field. These gains along with the mental toughness we acquired through our strength and conditioning program played a pivotal role in helping us reach the Division II College Softball World Series National Title game in 2009.”
Journey Oden- LaGrange College Volleyball Signee, Owner of several High School records at AthElite Nation— Deadlift of 500lbs, Squat of 425 and a 1 Board Press of 265
“I’ve been training at Brian Creel’s facility since the 7th or 8th grade,” Oden told The Reporter on her signing day. “I just remember I couldn’t even run good, and I wasn’t even that strong. I really excelled there, and he just kind of pushed me to be my best self. “I’m still going there today, and it’s just a really great environment for athletes who want to pursue their dream in their sport, or if they just want to get better all around,” she added. “It’s just a great environment to be in at a young age.”
Stewart Johnson, WR Samford University
“After training with Brian for one year I was not only able to walk-on and make the Samford football team, but also play in every game on special teams and at wide receiver during the 2005 and 2006 seasons. That would not have been possible had I not trained with Brian and made dramatic increases in my athletic ability. The time I spent training with Brian was the key to my success in reaching my dream of playing college football after not having played the game competitively for two years. My encouragement to anyone who has a desire to excel in their sport or take their game to the next level is, train with Brian! You can expect nothing short of phenomenal results!”
Jasen Jonus, Birmingham Southern/ ABA Birmingham Blitz
“Brian’s training methods have drastically increased my quickness, vertical jump, and athletic ability. I have been training with Brian for about 5 years now and I am night and day from when I first started. My goals when I first started were to play college basketball and play professionally after. He has helped me obtain both of these goals. His training methods are intense and will help you get the results you need to succeed at any sport you play. Not only is he a great strength and conditioning coach but he is also a great guy who genuinely cares about the athlete’s success on and off the court. If I hadn’t trained with Brian I know I would not be the same person or athlete.”
Josh Cyr, First Baseman- University of North Alabama, 3 Time All Conference, Conference Freshman of the year, UNA Male Athlete of the Year
“I trained with Brian for two years leading up to playing baseball for the University of North Alabama. His training not only helped me to become a better baseball player, but helped me to become a four year starter at UNA. He prepared me to perform and succeed at the collegiate level. I made tremendous gains in the weight room with Brian. After training with him, I was bigger, faster, and stronger. The effort and toughness that he demands from his athletes everyday prepares you for the intensity and strength that it takes to succeed at the next level. Brian is a great and very respectful coach, who cares about each one of his athletes.”
Matthew Hale – Catcher, Southwest Tennessee Junior College
“I have trained with Brian for the better part of the last four years. The gains I made in the weight room because of Brian’s expertise helped me to prepare to enter into college baseball and to continue to become a better athlete overall. Brian was a great encouragement to me during the ups and downs of college athletics. The intensity and toughness that he requires of his athletes will help you to understand what it takes to continue to develop in the weight room and within your own sport. Not only is Brian a tremendous strength coach, he is also a great all around guy. I know I would not be the same athlete or person without his influence in my life.”
Jay Jones
“I trained with Coach Creel for 3 years and he drastically increased my strength levels, speed, and vertical which was a huge reason I was able to play basketball at the next level. He always held me to a high standard not only in the intensity of my training but also in regard to my mentality and character. Creel taught us good work ethic and always made sure we kept a good attitude and carried ourselves professionally. I would recommend Coach Creel not only for the gains in athleticism that are sure to come, but also for the impact he makes on his athletes that extends beyond a sport.”
Don’t Quit!
When things go wrong, as they sometimes will,
When the road you’re trudging seems all uphill,
When the funds are low and the debts are high,
And you want to smile, but you have to sigh,
When care is pressing you down a bit,
Rest, if you must, but don’t you quit.
Life is queer with its twists and turns,
As every one of us sometimes learns,
And many a failure turns about,
When he might have won had he stuck it out;
Don’t give up though the pace seems slow–
You may succeed with another blow.
Success is failure turned inside out–
The silver tint of the clouds of doubt,
And you never can tell how close you are,
It may be near when it seems so far,
So stick to the fight when you’re hardest hit–
It’s when things seem worse that…
You Must Not Quit.