REAL SKP ATHLETES. REAL RESULTS.

 In the last several years, player development has gone to various levels to improve and enhance individual performance levels. Along these lines, personal trainers have become fairly common place. For me personally, I have recommended TJ Garza (and his business SKP) to any/all who have asked. He has done the job well for quite a while, and the results have been impressive! 

 I've been with TJ for 2 years now, and I could not thank him enough for what he's done for me. He's helped me not only be a better football player by getting me faster, stronger, and quicker, but he's also taught me many life lessons and has been like a grandfather to me. He's been here for me through highs and lows and I know he's always here for me. I couldn't have asked for a better trainer to help me reach the next level while also becoming a better man. Thank you TJ. 

Andon Thomas

West Point

 When I started off going to SKP about 2 years ago, I thought about quitting football. It's crazy to think about like what if I never went to SKP and got my speed and strength and most importantly my confidence. Going to SKP changed my whole out look on the game of football. For me, all I wanted to do was workout ALL the time to get better and faster. At the end of the road it all worked out with me having 7 offers and 2 pwo's to Texas and Texas Tech. I just want to thank TJ for the whole process because he was there for me at the highs and lows supporting me and always wanting what's best for me. SKP has taught me so many things but overall it taught me how to keep pushing and work through adversity and to never quit. Thank you once again TJ! 

Kaden Mcmahan

West Point

TJ and his family have always taken care of me and treated me like their own. I started Going to SKP between 8th and 9th grade. I was an overweight, slow, and unskilled basketball player. Through the hard work and guidance from TJ and his wife Dana, I became the athlete I am today. They both have taught me how to work hard and to never give up. I can truly say that I would not be in the position I am today without their help. Through injury and recovery, they have been by my side. They are life long friends and mentors.

Aedan Welch

UMHB

TJ, 

Wouldn’t trust anyone else to get me right. Wish we had more time honestly! By far the best trainer I have ever been with. An amazing person also truly cares about me not only as a baseball Player.

Michael Reed

MLB San Francisco

 Benton Reed Proud Papa!!! 

Great catching up with TJ Garza. The best trainer in Austin. Thank you again for helping Michael this past season. Without your dedication and commitment to him, he would have never walked on the field opening day. 

TJ,

I just wanted to take a moment to thank you for the many years of training. We have been training since I was in 6th grade and your dedication to the success of each and every athlete has always stayed consistent throughout the years. Your ability to prepare athletes physically and mentally to excel has been incredible and your dedication to making them better men and women sets you apart from others. I have always enjoyed working with you and have been treated nothing less than as family. I don't think I would be in the position I'm in today, with a fully paid scholarship at a Division I school to play football, without the support and training you have provided over the years and continue to provide. I can not thank you enough for all your help along the way. If someone wants to take there game to the next level, training with you will definitely give them the resources to do so!

 Billy McCrary 

 My entire career leading up to joining TJ and Speed Killz, I had been described as a skinny shooter with a “knack” to score. I was constantly overlooked by Division 1 programs despite my performance, and while I remained confident in my ability, I was growing increasingly unsure that I would get the call. I was 135 pounds, had horrible running mechanics, and had begun to publicly make fun of my lack of athleticism as a form of insecurity.

I’ll never forget my first day with TJ. He had no interest in hearing my sob story of how I was unathletic or overlooked, he demanded and EXPECTED me to become an elite athlete with his regimen. After my first summer with Speed Killz, I had inflated to 180 pounds and could dunk for the first time in my life (after just 4 months!). My footspeed had improved 10 fold, I LOOKED like a collegiate athlete, and when I went to a Division 1 school to workout with the team that summer, I received my first D1 offer. 

I look back on my time with TJ with a level of fondness and appreciation that I believe few people feel in a lifetime. While he was originally tasked with “improving my athleticism” , TJ’s contribution to who I would become as a collegiate athlete, a business owner, and a man far outweigh any strength regiment I could have asked for. It was his persistent belief in me and affirmation that I could be an elite athlete, that fueled me toward reaching my ultimate goal of becoming a D1 scholarship player.

Jake Kocher

TX A&M CC

 The SKP program is one of the greatest things that I have been involved with. Not only the great coaching I get, but just the people there and the atmosphere is amazing, SKP is like a second home for me. It's a big brotherhood of great athletes. SKP has made me realize there is many muscles that need work and that has made me and mostly others see the difference in my athletic ability on the track and on the field. I move so much smoother then I have ever, Coach Garza is one of the main reasons I've been successful throughout my high school career. The great advice and recovery tips TJ gives are game changing. And all the work I have put in has let me reach state for track. As well as going against state ranked teams every week and being prepared. Thank you for everything you have done for us and all the time you out into changing us as people too

SKY MENDEZ

As an offensive linemen, I have one of the hardest jobs with the least amount of recognition. I personally take pride in knowing that I am held to a higher standard than most. While many athletes of all sports train with Coach Garza, he holds all to a certain standard. The workouts are extremely challenging, but physically and mentally I have seen substantial improvement. Coach Garza holds all his athletes accountable not only in their development athletically, but in the classroom, at home, and everyday life. Your performance on the field will change tremendously when working with Coach Garza, but your development mentally and as a person is what Coach Garza really prides himself on. Improvement in these areas is what really take the athlete into the next level successfully. It was what helped me transition from a freshman in Highschool to a collegiate starter. As a coach, a mentor, and friend, Coach Garza has helped me improve in all aspects of life.

Ben Robertson

 I came to TJ and SKP as a immature, arrogant, trash talking, chubby high school athlete. In the two years I worked with him, I drove him and his family crazy. My mouth ran wild and I did many extra sled pushes because of it. However, TJ and his family never got upset with me and never quit on me. They demonstrated leadership, kindness, and respect every single day I saw them. They taught me how to be a man and how to lead other men ethically. That leadership and education has had a ripple affect throughout my life to this day. As the Golf fitness specialist at Lifetime I try and make an impact on every single one of my clients life the way TJ and his family had on mine. I could not fathom where I would be today without SKP and I’m grateful that I don’t have to find out.

Patrick Cunningham

Izzy has flourished under the SKP program. She has always been athletic but has never found anything outside of basketball that she enjoyed. Aside from the physical strength, she has gained confidence in herself. She enjoys the program and sets her schedule around making the workouts. Izzy is so happy to go to SKP and always comes home in a great mood. We are so proud of her hard work and dedication and appreciate TJ and the SKP program!

Izzy Amthor

TJ,

I am writing to you in hopes of demonstrating the impact you have left on my life to this point. As a young 7th grader I came to my first workout at S.K.P in liberty hill. I was around 5ft 6in and 150ish pounds and not where I needed to be athletically nor physically. You paired me with the biggest and strongest athlete that was there that day and made him push me, you made him push me physically and you made him push me mentally. From that first day all the way to last week, that has been your standard with me. You taught me that “can’t” and “won’t be able to” weren’t a word or phrase that I would be using. You taught me to live and breathe family, and always considered me family. I cannot thank you enough for helping me accomplish what I have up to this point, please know that you have contributed greatly to all success that I have at Pacific University. Thank you for your dedication and love throughout the past 6 years.

Drew Cantu

Loved being pushed everyday to be better. We had a team that demanded us to be compete and work day in and day out! Hands down some of the most intense workouts that I have been a part of. Not only are they intense but strategically put together by one of the best and most knowledgeable trainers in Austin Texas, they’re my go to in the offseason.

Orlando Garcia

Giants

 One of the greatest mentors in my life has been my speed training coach TJ Garza.  He has taught me so many different things that I couldn’t even imagine not knowing about.  He is always preaching to us that kindness and respect are of great importance.  TJ says that “without these qualities you will get nowhere in life.”  He may teach how to run fast but he also teaches me how to cook and take care of myself.  As I get older I become more independent and with  that comes responsibility.  So he is teaching me how to take care of myself as an athlete and a young adult.  Also he consistently teaches me that school is what will eventually pay the bills, and it is very important to be attentive in school.  Grades are critical especially if you are trying to get into a major college.  TJ has truly been on of my greatest mentors and I hope to keep a strong relationship with him over the years to come. 

Noah Long, LHHS Football

Our young aspiring athletes play sports. We have 2 boys that play football & basketball.  Our daughter plays softball. Each child had different developmental training opportunities to help improve their performance on the field. Coach TJ, Coach Panch & Coach Morris have been a blessing. The coaches approach each child with confidence, care & respect.  They build the kids up to be well rounded not only physically but mentally & emotionally.  The crew knows that Coach TJ, Coach Panch & Coach Morris want the best for them, & they want to give their best to the Coaches. The relationship the Coaches build with their athletes are based on trust & respect which is quite different from most other “coaching styles”.  We are lucky to have SKP right here in Liberty Hill. We’ve seen the benefits real-time & can’t wait to see how far our kiddos can soar in the future by participating in the SKP Program.

THANK YOU FOR ALL YOU DO!

Sincerely,

The Cowey Family

 Their success is your success. Love that you always put them first. Congratulations on creating such an amazing environment that allows for positive growth both inwardly and outwardly for these kids’! 

Erica Thomas

 When Grey and Nora started SKP they had a natural height advantage and athleticism but were not surpassing their peers. Since they joined a little over 3 and a half years ago they have become very balanced both athletically and mentally.  They dominate in their sports and in the classroom! They have learned so much about their bodies and their mental strength!  They could never have gotten this without SKP!