At APEC we understand that you are looking for, a performance edge. You could be trying to get off the bench, earn all district, or even be the best in the nation. Our training will get you to the next level. Learn why professional athletes from all over come here to train.
Accelerate Performance Enhancement Center (APEC) provides cutting edge training for the serious athlete. All Levels. All Athletes. All Year.
APEC is the only facility in East TX dedicated just to athletes. We bring you the best results in an enviroment that is free of typical gym distractions.
All Training done at APEC has specific periodization and technique instruction for the athletes. WE provide the highest level of Education for Athletic Enhancement in East Texas. Our results speak for themselves with our athletes performances on the field.
At APEC our training is for sport performance. We buy into cutting edge science, not just hard work. We study all year to keep up with the most current advantages for your athlete.
Its not always what you do it is how you do it.
What athletes need is something that can give them power and speed while also growing their body to its potential, injury free. At APEC we know that not everyone will be an elite athlete so we focus on developing confidence and work ethic that will translate to all aspects of life. We strive to create a habit of pursuing Excellence with our athletes.
APEC features the very best equipment for ATHLETIC ENHANCEMENT. The facility is over 7000 square feet with a 60 yard turf runway that extends out the back of the building. The facility is carefully divided into two training areas: Power and Speed.
APEC also has a grass field adjacent the training facility.
What do I get with my APEC program?
*World-class training at a state-of-the-art facility made specifically for athletes.*
*Pre and Post testing for measurable performance results.
*Nutritional packet with plan for weight gain, weight loss, and maintenance. *
We have a membership to _________ fitness. Should we still consider training at APEC?
Gyms only provide a facility to train. At APEC we provide the physical, mental, visual and emotional components of your complete training program.
Is this just for football and track?
Absolutely not! Even though our training director played professional football he is knowledgeable and certified to train all sports boys/girls. Our staff is diverse with multisport backgrounds and specializations. In fact we have had incredible results for athletes focusing on basketball, baseball, softball, tennis, soccer, and swimming. We have athletes from all different levels and all different sports Girls and boys. APEC has had remarkable results for every sport available in East TX.
We want our kids to work hard. Do you wear them out and get them in shape?
APEC isn’t about working harder. It’s about working smarter. Anybody can work people to death and call it a good workout. We want to develop the athlete completely. This takes a dynamic approach and a lot of technique instruction. To answer the question our athletes work hard, but we focus more on working smart.
Is one training session enough to make an impact on my athlete?
We can make a huge difference in your athlete in six weeks. The results are consistently remarkable the first time we train an athlete. However, most high level athletes are training year round. The extended period of time allows us to take a systematic approach to your athletes’ complete development. Ideally we would like to train the athlete with different emphasis in the off season, pre season, and post season recovery phases.
Should we repeat APEC training at home to get even more from our training experience?
Early in my own athletic career I had to learn that more is not better. Also, harder work is not always better. Also, many of the things we do here require special equipment. We will take care of all of the athletes training needs aside from what they are doing at their respective school programs. Extra training could lead to imbalances, fatigue, and eventually injury.
Will someone be working with my athlete or do they just go through the workout on their own?
The athletes are trained every step of the way. The only thing they can do on their own is get a drink and run to the restroom. We keep a close eye on the athletes’ technique and a minimum of 1 trainer to 5 athletes’ ratio. After all anyone can do drills and lift, it is our instruction that separates our training from everyone else.
Can you get my athlete a scholarship?
We use advanced training techniques just like the pros but that doesn't mean that everyone will get to that level. Our commitment is to get the very most from your athletes potential, whatever that may be. On another note, we have effectively become an athlete pipeline to several different colleges with many different sports. If your athlete is on that level we will do our best to connect the dots. Our top priority is to create a habit of pursuing excellence in all areas of the athletes life.
At our athletes' school they workout during the period and sometimes after school. Will APEC be too much to add?
No. We understand what high school programs do. We understand the physical load put on our athletes while they are away from APEC. At APEC we focus on so many other components of athleticism. We have a much more dynamic approach than just bigger, faster, stronger. Our training can even touch on things as specific as sports vision improvement. In short we will not be doing the same things they do at their school program.
The most obvious factor is that we work with 12 athletes at a time, as opposed to 80-100. High school coaches do an outstanding job but they do not have the time, equipment, or resources to do what we do.
I have worked with a trainer in the past. Will we do the same things at APEC that I did with my trainer?
All trainers are not equal. Truth is you can get a personal training certification in less than a week. To get a personal training certification you do not even need a high school diploma, much less a college degree. A common mistake people make while choosing a trainer is appearance or athletic background. Do not make the mistake of thinking a body building career prepares you to train athletes. Just because someone is huge does not mean they can get you strong for your sport. There is a reason that successful quarterbacks, basketball players, pitchers, soccer players look the way they do. Sure we have helped athletes gain weight but getting huge is not always the key to success. Creating power applicable to function is.
Also if a genetically gifted athlete was successful at the professional level it does not mean they have the knowledge to get someone else there. A great sports background is good but where did they start from? Training is about knowledge and psychology. Who can get the very most from your athlete? Most professional trainers were overachievers in there sport which made them study training intensely to keep up.
Athletic enhancement specialist should have a minimum of a college degree in a kinesiology related field. You must have a degree to take the test to be a Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist by the National Strength and Conditioning Association. If a trainer does not have the CSCS they are not qualified to train athletes at a high level. Our training director also has his Performance Enhancement Specialist certification by the National Academy of Sports Medicine. Bobby has also accrued many other specific training certifications for speed development and other focuses that are highly thought of in the strength and conditioning profession. The point is that training an athlete for performance is a completely different approach then fitness training. A typical personal trainer does not have the knowledge, equipment, or experience to be training athletes. Made up certifications such as Extreme Training Certified, Caveman Training certified, and many more carry no professional accreditation outside their own company. Aside from all of the certifications our training simply separates itself with our results.
Spring 2010 April 5th – May 31st
(Programs are still set on 6 week cycles)
SPEED and YAD/CAD:
Monday, Wednesday, Friday 4:30PM- 6:00PM !!!SOLD OUT!!!
Monday, Wednesday, Friday 6:00PM-7:30PM !!!SOLD OUT!!!
Tuesday, Thursday 4:30-6:00PM, Saturday 9:00AM-10:30AM
**New Class Starting April 26th**
Tuesday, Thursday 6:00PM-7:30PM, Saturday 10:30AM-12PM
Speed School(ages 8-11 only): Tuesday/Thursday 6:00PM- 7:00PM
CLOSED: April 2nd Good Friday, Saturday April 3rd Easter Weekend, Monday May 31st Memorial Day
CLOSED for training June 1st – 6th STAFF DEVELOPMENT. APEC RENOVATION Phase 3.
Summer 2010 June 8th – August 1st
Monday, Wednesday, Friday: 6AM-8AM, (8AM-10AM !!!SOLD OUT!!!),
(10AM-12PM !!!SOLD OUT!!!), 1PM-3PM, 3PM-5PM, 5PM-7PM, 7PM-9PM
Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday: *6AM-8AM, *8AM-10AM,10AM-12AM,1PM-3PM, 3PM-5PM, *5PM-7PM,*7PM-9PM
Speed School (Ages 8-11): June 14th – July 24th Monday/Wednesday 8AM-9AM
FALL 2010 August 2nd – November
SPEED and YAD/CAD: Monday, Tuesday, Thursday 4:30PM-6:00PM
*Monday, Tuesday, Thursday 6:00PM-7:30PM
Fall In Season: Saturday 8:00AM- 9:00AM recovery / flexibility workout
CLOSED: September 6th for Labor Day
Bobby Stroupe is the Director of Training operations at Accelerate Performance Enhancement Center (APEC) in Tyler, TX. Training is more than a job for Coach Stroupe it is his passion and purpose. Known for his gritty hard work, Stroupe was considered an overachiever. At a young age he was anything but a standout athlete. In high school Stroupe was able to break a school record in the 100M dash and earn a football scholarship to D-II Southeastern Oklahoma State. During college his focus changed to helping his teammates' athletic performances. Stroupe has taken his passion and turned into a career of helping athletes reach their fullest potential. Never satisfied with research Coach Stroupe is pursuing a phd in Sports Science.
Coach Bobby Stroupe has directed Speed, Strength and conditioning programs for over 12 years. Stroupe got started training athletes for coaching legend G.A. Moore (Texas' all-time winning-est football coach with 11 state championships in football and track combined). Bobby has been named Performance Coach of the Year numerous times by POSE TECH (Elite Speed Development Association). Coach Stroupe has been published several times and has been used as a consultant for college and professional teams alike. Coach Stroupe has been featured as a Top trainer on ESPN(TV and internet) along with numerous scouting websites.
Coach Stroupe By the Numbers
87- Athletes Coach Stroupe has helped From high School to D1
11- High School All Americans
9- College All Americans
6- APEC Athletes recruited and accepted into the United States military Academies (West point, Navy, Air Force)
3- APEC trainers have learned under stroupe and been hired by NIKE
2- Major League Baseball Starting Pitchers Train at APEC every offseason along with other MLB Minor league prospects.
1- Remmington Award Winner (best college Lineman) Jake Kirkpatrick
1- #1 rated High School Player in the Nation by ESPN (LB Dalton Santos )
1- Doak Walker Finalist Kendal Hunter (OK state/ 49ers)
1- MLB record Holder Josh Tomin (most consecutive starts past 5 innings)
1- Super Bowl & National Champion QB Matt Flynn
1- NFL Pro Bowl WR Johnny Knox
1- NCAA record holder/ Super Bowl Champion Graham Harrell (Texas Tech, Packers)
"I have a passion for seeing people improve themselves and be successful in every walk of life. We strive to create a habit of excellence with our athletes."
-Bobby Stroupe
Professional Certifications
*Bachelor of Science Degree in Health, Physical Education, and Recreation (Southeastern Oklahoma State University)
*Performance Enhancement Specialist (P.E.S) by the Nation Academy of Sports Medicine
*Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist (C.S.C.S) by the National Strength and Conditioning Association
*Certified Corrective Exercise Specialist (CES) by National Academy of Sports medicine
*United States of America Weightlifting Certification- Olympic Sports performance
*Pose Method® Certified (POSE TECH) Coach by Dr. Romanov www.posetech.com/services/bobbystroupe.html
*SAQI Senior Level Instructor (Speed, Agility, Quickness)
*Physical Fitness Specialist by the The Cooper Institute
*United States Level I Rugby Sevens Coach by USA Rugby
Athletic Profile
Professional Football
CB/WR (Arena Football)
Starter at Defensive Back and Kick Returner, led team in interceptions, pass breakups, and tackles in a game for the Thunder Arena Team.
College Football
4 year Letterman
Started at 4 different positions
School Record (pro shuttle)
Honor Locker Room and Unity Counsel
Athletic Directors Honor Student
High School
MVP of 3 different Sports- 2 years
Football- All Texoma (TEXAS/OKLAHOMA) 2 years
Powerlifting- School Records total in 148lb, 165lb, 181lb class
Track- School Record 100 Meters
Army Student/Athlete of the Year
Personal: Bobby Stroupe and his wife Jennifer Stroupe live in Tyler with their three dogs, Coco , Mojo., and Lolo. Coach Stroupe currently serves as Captain for theuTOLA Champion Tyler Lightning Rugby Club.
Kye Heck is the assistant manager and Director of Youth/ Basketball Training at APEC. Training and coaching has always been a passion for Kye. Born and raised in Whitehouse, Texas, Kye has had to overcome the odds as an athlete. Kye captained his Basketball team to a 31-3 record as a senior. graduating high school at 6’0 150 pounds Kye worked up to 190 pounds to compete at his new College sport: Rugby. Having not played a contact sport since the 7th grade he reignited his athletic career by playing club rugby (Tyler Bolts). After turning heads with the Bolts he was picked up by the Texas Longhorns. Kye captained his team to the National Collegiate Rugby Championship and finished a top 8 team in the Nation.
Heck Earned a full-ride academic scholarship at Tyler Junior College where he completed his Associate Degree in Science, and was then able to transfer to the University of Texas with a 3.86 GPA. He studied Kinesiology at UT and earned a BS in Health Promotion and Fitness, and a minor in psychology with a focus in Strength and Conditioning. He wishes to pursue his masters degree in sports and kinesiology at an accredited institution.
Professional Work history
5 years for APEC. Trained by Director Bobby Stroupe
Kye has trained every notable athlete that has been at APEC since 2006.
Worked at the Fitness Institute of Texas
Interned at Train 4 The game Austin – a fitness, sports, and wellness gym
Professional Strength and Conditioning Certifications
*NASM-Performance Enhancement Specialist
*NSCA- Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist
*Bachelors of Science in Health Promotion and Fitness (UT Austin)
*Associates of Science (TJC)
Highschool- 4 year basketball: captain of Area Champs 2007 (31-3 record)
Tyler Bolts Rugby inaugural team 2009-present
The University of Texas Rugby team- 15’s, 7’s starting winger and National Qualifier
(Top 8 in nation)
Personal
Avid hunter and bowfisher.
"A “coach” remains something, or someone, who carries a valued individual from where they are to where they want to be. "
-Kye Heck
Cody Welch: Assistant Manager & Performance Specialist
Cody trained at APEC as a young aspiring football player. Although undersized and considered slow he trained hard to overcome his stereotypes. Welch dominated his level being named the best defensive player in the state of Texas. After earning a scholarship to D2 Southeastern he sustained a severe back injury in thier off-season training program. Determined, he came home and began rehabbing after a supposed career ending surgery. Cody intensely trained and defied the odds returning to college football. After winning a Conference Championship(Football) and a Golden Glove Championship(Boxing) he got back to his true passion at APEC, Training Athletes. Cody has a passion to help athletes that are told that they can't.
"I learned the value of good training and unfortunately the concequences of bad training. It's my passion to give our athletes the best ."
- Cody Welch
Cody Welch Athletic Career
High School Football:
Boxing:
Arena Football:
Rugby:
Personal: In his spare time Cody competes in fishing tournaments all over the region.
NICOLE TUCKER Performance Specialist
Nicole started her training at APEC 4 years ago under Coach Bobby Stroupe and she immediately bought into his training philosophy. Nicole has since been apart of the APEC staff for the last two summers, and is pursuing a degree in Kinesiology that will allow her to continue her passion for sports and training as a women’s basketball coach.
Athletic career:
The 5-11 guard averaged 26.5 points and 11.3 rebounds per game in high school. She registered 19 games of 30 or more points. Tucker was also a big time defensive presence after averaging 5.4 steals per game.
District Most Valuable Player twice
Corey Henderson Performance Specialist
Corey found his passion and desire for training at a young age. He would throw pecans on his grandmothers roof as a young kid and try to hit them with a weighted broomstick as they fell. He realized that this could help him with baseball and thus started his drive to train for sports. Little did he know it would propel him to a standout High School and College Baseball career.
Professional Strength and Conditioning certifications:
Athletic Resume: Baseball
John Henegar: Performance Specialist
Professional Work History:
Professional Strength and Conditioning Certifications:
Athletic Profile:
Personal:
"Having a NEVER SETTLE attitude has always been my passion and purpose with everything in life. Training and Fitness are no exception. Personally as a trainer there is nothing more thrilling than helping people not only reach their goals as athletes but surpass them. Building better athletes from the inside out backed by science and education."
-John Henegar
John is an Avid Extreme Sports Enthusiast competing in; Snowboarding, Wakeboarding,
Mud Runs (Warrior Dash, Spartan Race, Tough Mudder), Urbanathlons.
Favorite Quote:
“"If you'll not settle for anything less than your best, you will be amazed at what you can accomplish in your lives.”"
Vince Lombardi
"Every year I get better and every year we take our training further. Bobby does movements and training that relate directly to my game. He is a true professional at his craft. I do his stuff when I am in Cleveland and my coaches there are starting to use his techniques. His training is effective and I credit a large portion of my success to APEC. Thanks for helping me reach my dream!
JOSH TOMLIN
Starting Pitcher Cleveland Indians
MLB record for most consecutive starts going 5 innings or more.
"YOU WANT THE TRUTH....WELL HERE IT IS! Bobby Stroupes' heart to see people succeed wont even fit in the brothers chest...trust me I know this...I had the honor to work along side him back in the day! God has blessed Bobby with ridiculous talent to push people to excellence!...you know why...cause the man IS excellence at what he does!
EXCELLENCE.....NOW YOU HAVE THE TRUTH!"
Josh Mac
Youth Ministries
Flower Mound, TX
After undergoing Tommy John surgery a lot of people doubted Phillip Humber and his return return.
"Bobby, Thanks for helping me get STRONGER than ever! I will continue to use APEC
throughout my career in baseball."
- Phillip Humber
National Champion Rice University
1st Round Pick
Currently Starter Chicago Whitesox
"All the hard work up at APEC is paying off on the field...
Also I went from 5.1 to 4.58 in the 40. No Joke! I appreciate all the time you spent to help me. Thanks!"
John Weed
QB Tyler Junior College
MVP of Conference 2006
Baylor 09
"APEC really got to me to the next level with my pole vaulting!! By the next season my personal best improved from 10 and half feet to 14 1/2 feet. It changed my performance from an average vaulter to an elite! Thank you guys so much, I recommend this program to anyone who wants to be the best at what they do."
- Callie Giffin
REL State Qualifier
Florida State Track
"The APEC program delivered! I couldn't ask for anything better. I know APEC has definitely helped me with my functional speed and power. The workouts were intense but they are really advanced and all very different. I give credit of my success to Bobby and the APEC program. "
- Charlie Moore
Oklahoma State WR.
"Accelerate staff, thanks for everything the past few years. When I first started APEC I was going into 7th grade. I weighed 90lbs and ran a 6.3- 40. I now am going to be a senior and weighing 181, running a 4.4 - 40. APEC has helped me in so many ways. I have had a huge advantage by training at APEC."
Tyler Baker
All State 4 years in a row-QB/DB
Ole Miss WR
"I just wanted to say thanks for everything that you guys did to make me the athlete I am today. I can honestly say that before I came into APEC I was not in the right shape to play college ball. But after doing the throw-swing training and the speed and agility training I will have no problem stepping up to the plate to compete at the next level. Thanks again!"
Morgan Harpole
Mississippi College Softball. Conference Home run leader.
Bobby and the rest of the Accelerate crew, thanks a ton for the entire summer program. It really helped me go above and beyond what I thought I could actually do. Two-a-Days are not a problem and I think my athleticism and shape I'm in has really impressed the coaches. I'm looking forward to a great season, thanks again.
Matt Ponce
North Texas University RB
"APEC put me at an athletic level I have never reached. in 6 weeks I went from a 5.15 40 to a 4.7. I had a 9' 5" broad jump and 37" vertical at the end of this camp. Best program I have ever been too. Use APEC or get beat by somebody that does."
Josh Faggard
TAMU- Commerce Football
At APEC we know that in game performance improvement is what is most important. The test we conduct are to measure overall athleticism and the explosive nature of the athletes. The vertical, broad, 40 yard dash, and pro agility are standard test for measuring an athletes explosive nature. APEC also administers 6 other test including a Functional Movement Analysis. We use "NO LIE" professional lasers to time. Our testing equipment is the best and used by the NBA, NFL, and Oylmpic training facilities.
Vertical Jump
Average Improvement= 5.5 inches
Most Improved= 12 inches
Best Jump= 43 inches
Standing Broad Jump
Average Improvement= 8.92 inches
Most Improved= 23 inches
Best Jump= 128 inches
Pro Agility (5-10-5) Test
Average Improvement= .43 sec
Most Improved= .91 sec
Best= 3.87 sec
40 Yard Dash - measures linear Speed
Average Improvement= .46 sec (some improvements are extreme) Expect .2 or better.
Most Improved= 1.63 sec
Best= 4.25 sec
Pro agility (5-10-5)
1) 3.83 Shawn Warren Arp, TX
(Northern State Football/ Arena Football)
2) 3.85 Ty Wright Wills Point, TX
(Oklahoma State Baseball, Chicago Cubs)
3) 3.91 Tyler Baker
(Brookhill School)
4) 3.93 Austin Jordan Kilgore, TX
5) 3.94 Alex Fleming Whitehouse, TX
Dusty Jordan Henderson, TX (San Jac Jr. college)
Jacob Holmen Whitehouse, TX
(North TX Basketball)
Med Ball Power Time
1. Eric Davis: 1.47
2. Kyle Copeland: 1.47
3. Dylan Cantrell: 1.50
4. Sam Schomp: 1.53
5. Hayden Tomlinson: 1.59
40 Hand Timed
1) 4.25 Tony Bush Tyler, TX
(Oklahoma State, East TX Drillers)
2) 4.34 Matthew Tucker Chapel Hill, TX
(TCU Football)
3) 4.38 Charlie Moore Bullard, TX
(Oklahoma State Football)
Tekarrian Cooper Chapel Hill, TX
(Tyler Jr College)
JC Haigwood Marshall, TX
5) 4.40 Ty Wright Wills Point, TX
Med Ball Power
3. Dillon Cantrell: 1.50
Broad Jump
1) 10ft 7inches Sedrick Johnson Arp, TX (Iowa State Football)
2) 10ft 4inches Stephen Hicks Whitehouse, TX (Colorado Football)
3) 10ft 3 inches Tony Bush Tyler, TX (Oklahoma State Football)
4) 10ft 1 inch Kendal Sanders Athens, TX
5) 10ft Matthew Tucker Chapel Hill, TX (TCU Football) /Charlie Moore Bullard, TX (Oklahoma State Football / Courtney Whitehead Athens TX
3 cone (L Drill)
1. Kendall sanders: 6.65
2. Chance Wallace: 6.91
3. Austin Jordan: 6.91
4. Chad Emmons: 6.94
5. Andrew Tucker: 6.95
Standing Vertical
1) 41.5 inches Sedrick Johnson Arp, Tx
(Iowa State Football)
2) 39 inches Jacob Holmen Whitehouse, TX
(North Texas Basketball)
3) 38 inches Tony Bush Tyler, Tx
4) 37.5 inches Matthew Tucker Chapel Hill, TX
5) 36.5 inches Tyler Baker
(Brookhill) , Stephen Hicks (Colorado)
Bench 225 Rep Max
1) 31 reps Trey Lewis Lufkin, TX (Tarleton State Football)
2) 28 reps George Faber Tyler, TX (Abilene Christian Football)
3) 26 reps Evan Beaton Whitehouse, TX (ETBU)
4) 24 reps Sam Schomp Lindale, TX
