Optimize.
Perform.
Win.
OP1 Speed helps athletes across the country get faster, stronger, and more resilient — with laser-timed sprint data and coaching that transfers to sport.
Elevating athletes across the country
every rep.
Universal Speed Rating (USR) lab-grade timing gates on every sprint. No guessing — just measurable progress.
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weight room = faster
on the field.
Built on
four pillars.
Every athlete gets a plan that transfers to sport. We measure, coach, and progress with the tools used by the fastest programs in the country.
First 10 yards decide the play. Drive mechanics, block starts, and reactive power.
Top-end sprint work with laser timing gates and video breakdown.
Cuts, transitions, and multi-directional strength for sport-specific speed.
Velocity based training builds the explosive force behind every step.
Character.
Toughness.
Purpose.
We develop high-performing athletes and young people of character across the country. Our athletes earn more time on the field, get noticed by coaches at the next level, and grow into leaders ready to change the game — on the field and in life.
The staff.
27 years of experience and a Master's in Exercise Science. Athan has owned Strive Strength & Conditioning in Bastrop since 2017. CSCS, USAW Level 1, PN Level 1 Nutrition, and USR Level 1 Speed Coach. A U.S. Army Airborne Ranger and former Master Fitness Trainer Instructor, he blends velocity-based training, sprint mechanics, and sport-specific capacity to develop athletes who are faster, more agile, and ready for high-level competition.
20 years of experience training athletes at every level. Currently Head S&C Coach for Jackson Hole Football, Thomas also works with lacrosse, soccer, wrestling, basketball, and track athletes. USA Weightlifting certified, national-level competitor, and Level 1 USR Coach — he has coached athletes to the National Championships, American Open, Arnold, and Masters Worlds.
Three programs.
One path.
Located at Strive Strength & Conditioning · 303 Martin Luther King Dr, Bastrop TX 78602.
Fundamental movement, age-appropriate sprint and agility mechanics, and bodyweight strength. Fun, engaging, and challenging — teaching coordination, balance, and body control.
- › Proper sprint posture and technique
- › Acceleration and change-of-direction fundamentals
- › Bodyweight and light-resistance strength
- › Effort, teamwork, and discipline
Sport-specific speed, strength, and agility to prepare athletes for higher levels of competition.
- › Advanced sprint mechanics and movement efficiency
- › Multi-directional agility and reactive speed
- › Strength for power and resilience
- › Injury prevention through proper movement
Our flagship program for competitive high school athletes training at a collegiate-level standard.
- › Acceleration, top-end speed, game-changing agility
- › Explosive strength and power development
- › Advanced movement prep and recovery protocols
- › Leadership and competitive discipline
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Speed is a skill. Let's build yours. Come see the lab or book your first session today.