(via Athletic Republic Headquarters, THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 9, 2025)
Athletic Republic is proud to recognize Jake Blevins, Head Trainer at Athletic Republic Knoxville, as the recipient of the prestigious Trainer of the Year Award.
This annual award honors an exceptional trainer who has demonstrated outstanding leadership, innovation, and dedication to improving both athlete performance and the overall Athletic Republic experience.
“Since stepping into his role as Head Trainer, Jake has transformed Knoxville’s training program, implementing meaningful changes that have led to measurable growth and positioned the facility for long-term success.
His commitment to Athletic Republic’s science-based training protocols and his ability to mentor and develop trainers have elevated the consistency and quality of coaching at the facility.”
Jake has been instrumental in connecting back to the parents and athletes of AR Knoxville. Leveraging AR’s Athlete Assessment tools and video analysis along with a structured monthly testing system to provide athletes and families with data-driven progress tracking.
His efforts have enhanced athlete retention and engagement, creating a culture where progress is celebrated, and training remains a priority—even during in-season periods.
Beyond his impact on performance training, Jake has played a pivotal role in the success of the ACL Bridge Program, helping injured athletes recover and return to peak performance.
His leadership has inspired other trainers to pursue advanced certifications, further strengthening the Knoxville team’s expertise.
“Jake’s ability to combine data, technology, and expert coaching has not only improved our training operations but has also deepened athlete and family engagement.
His passion for helping athletes succeed extends beyond the facility, as he consistently provides parents with additional resources to support their kids at home. His leadership has truly revitalized our Knoxville location.”
About Athletic Republic
Athletic Republic is the world’s premier destination for individualized, sport-specific training and adult fitness. With technologically advanced equipment and science-backed training programs, Athletic Republic tracks and showcases the improvements an athlete experiences through their training regimen. The brand is the leading sports performance franchisor, with over 60 training center locations and over two million athletes trained in the program. It is the top-tier place for data-backed training for athletes of all ages and abilities who seek to improve their speed, power, agility, strength, stamina, and overall fitness.
