Desmond K. Hinds
Co-Founder
Performance Coach
Desmond has been training professional, collegiate, high school, and youth athletes for the past 15 years, helping them maximize their potential and elevate their game. He holds a B.S. in Business Management from Pace University and an M.S. in Sports Management from Manhattanville College.
A former collegiate football player, Desmond was a three-year starter at Iona College before finishing his career at Pace University. He played CB as well as WR. His talent and dedication earned him invitations to several NFL and CFL tryouts, providing him with firsthand experience in elite-level competition.
Desmond specializes in speed development, agility, footwork, change of direction, first-step quickness, strength training, hand-eye coordination, and plyometrics for athletes across all sports. Additionally, he works with football players on skill development, refining their technique and on-field performance.
He has trained numerous elite athletes, including:
• Jamie Loeb (Professional Tennis Player, World Ranking: 132)
• Connor Kelly (Professional Lacrosse Player)
• Shira Parower (Syracuse Lacrosse Player)
• Jhonny Arteaga (Former NY Red Bulls Player)
• Kylie Ohmiller (Professional Lacrosse Player)
• Maddie Epke (JMU Lacrosse Player/ Team USA/All-American) • The Chinese National Women’s Hockey Team
• Army Football
• CT Whale (WNHL)
…and many more!
Desmond’s passion lies in developing athletes both physically and mentally, ensuring they have the tools, confidence, and mindset to perform at the highest level.
In his free time, Desmond loves spending time with his family, traveling and exploring his faith.