Coach Art

Our coach is an NSPA (National Sports Performance Authority) Certified Level 2 Speed & Agility Coach, a Certified Weightlifting Coach, as well as a Certfied Sports Nutrition Coach, a Certified Sports Performance Coach, a US Soccer Licensed Coach AND a Certified Personal Trainer with over 20 years of experience. Coach Art has extensive training in anatomy, physiology, sports performance programming, corrective exercises and nutrition. He understands that no two bodies are alike and will work with you to help you succeed.

Coach Art Hernandez

Specializations
NSPA Strength and Conditioning
Corrective Exercise Specialist
Certified Level 2 Speed and Agility

Certified Weightlifting Coach

Certified Sports Nutrition Coach

US Soccer D Licensed Coach

US Soccer Grassroots Coach

UEFA Soccer C License Candidate

Coach Art is a former soccer player, soccer referee, football player and cross country athlete as well as a highly experienced performance coach and personal trainer for over 15 years. He holds a “D” level coaching license from US Soccer and is also a Grassroots Certified Soccer Coach. He is well versed in the US Soccer Player Development Framework and closely follows the Dutch coaching methodology. He holds a BS in Exercise Science from Laredo State University and has spent many years working, training in and studying various Rehabilitation techniques, Strength and Conditioning methodologies, Yoga, DVRT, TRX Suspension Training Bands, Running Mechanics and even Crossfit before he created his own performance training program. The VFI Athletics methodology is based on the 3 basic principles of training…Volume, Frequency and Intensity. The original focus was to help improve overall fitness for Soccer Referees and Soccer Players. However, over the years, this has quickly expanded to training athletes in Tennis, Basketball, Cross Country, Rugby, Lacrosse, Soccer, Swimming, Volleyball and Track & Field as well as creating an Adult Fitness program like no other. With a Unique brand of programming, and an energetic and engaging teaching style, Coach Art will help you find your own personal fitness success. He brings his enthusiasm, years of knowledge and experience to every one of his sessions and clients.