Jamel Smith

-- Flip the Switch Performance — Founder & Owner

Personal Trainer & Performance Coach — Ready Fitness Training

THE TOTAL FITNESS ARCHITECT.

Meet Jamel — the total fitness architect, sports performance coach, movement specialist, and personal trainer. Jamel’s diverse skill set transforms athletes into powerhouses by enhancing athletic ability and refining movement mechanics. As a college football player with numerous accolades and a background in kinesiology from Avila University, Jamel brings real athlete-level understanding to every program he builds.

Flip the Switch Founder

College Football Alum

Kinesiology — Avila University

Movement Specialist

Youth to Pro Level

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-- Training Philosophy

THE TOTAL FITNESS

ARCHITECT.

Jamel doesn’t just train athletes – he architects their performance. His background as a college football player gives him firsthand knowledge of what elite athletic demands actually feel like. His kinesiology education from Avila University gives him the science to understand why the body moves the way it does.

As a Movement Specialist, Jamel focuses on the intricacies of body mechanics — ensuring every athlete moves with precision and efficiency. Inefficient movement is wasted energy. Jamel eliminates waste and replaces it with output. His training philosophy encompasses holistic fitness — meaning he doesn’t just make you faster or stronger in isolation. He develops the complete athlete: physical, mental, and sport-specific.

-- Background & Credentials

College Football Player

Numerous accolades — brings real elite-athlete perspective to every coaching relationship

Kinesiology – Avila University

Study of human movement science — the foundation for evidence-based performance coaching

Movement Specialist

Specializes in biomechanics, movement efficiency, and translating gym work to on-field performance.

Founder — Flip the Switch Performance

Built Flip the Switch to develop athletes at every level — elementary to professional

Jamel’s experience guiding Division-level and high school athletes to the next level makes him one of St. Louis’s most qualified coaches for players with serious competitive aspirations.

-- Athletic Performance

BUILDING THE COMPLETE

ATHLETE.

Through Flip the Switch Performance and personal training at RFT, Jamel develops every athletic quality that separates good players from great ones. These are the pillars every athlete builds at every session.

Speed

Sprint mechanics, acceleration, top-end velocity, and sport-specific first-step quickness. Jamel breaks down and rebuilds how you move at maximum speed.

Agility

Change of direction, lateral movement, reaction, and positional footwork. Sports are rarely linear — Jamel trains you for the movements that actually happen on the field or court.

Endurance

Sport-specific conditioning to maintain peak performance from the first rep to the final whistle. Aerobic base, anaerobic capacity, and game-duration stamina.

Power & Explosiveness

Force production, rate of force development, and explosive movement patterns. The difference between an athlete who is strong and one who is powerful — Jamel builds both.

Strength

Functional, sport-applicable strength built through compound movements and position-specific loading. Not gym strength for its own sake — strength that transfers to competition.

Movement Quality

As a Movement Specialist, Jamel identifies and corrects mechanical inefficiencies. Better movement means more output, less injury risk, and a longer athletic career.

-- Athletic Performance

Football

Basketball

Volleyball

Baseball

Softball

Tennis

Soccer

Track & Field

Swimming

All Sports

The athletic qualities Jamel develops — speed, agility, power, endurance - are universal. If you compete in a sport, Flip the Switch Performance applies to you.

-- Training Tiers

MEET YOU WHERE YOU ARE.

Each tier has a minimum and maximum training frequency — because overtraining at the wrong stage sets athletes back. Jamel manages this with purpose.

Beginner Level

2–3x/week

Getting You Ready

This is your foundation. Minimum 2 sessions per week, maximum 3. Building movement quality, work capacity, and athletic base that prepares you for the next level.

Ideal for:

New athletes, elementary school, returning players, any age starting out

Mid Level

3–4x/week

Leadership Role

Minimum 3, maximum 4 sessions per week. This level is about developing leadership qualities through training — becoming the athlete others follow. Increased intensity, more complex programming.

Ideal for:

Middle and high school athletes, serious recreational players, developing competitive athletes.

Advanced Level

5–7x/week

The Edge

Minimum 5, up to 6–7 sessions per week. This is maximum output. This is where athletes separate themselves from their peers. High school, college, and professional-level demand.

Ideal for:

High school varsity, college athletes, professional players, anyone chasing the next level

-- Who We Train

ELEMENTARY TO

PROFESSIONAL.

Flip the Switch Performance and Jamel’s personal training serves athletes at every stage of their career. Programs are built specifically for each level — not scaled-down adult programs for kids or easy programs for adults.

Elementary School

Foundation movement, coordination, and sport introduction

Middle School

Athletic development, multi-sport, building base fitness

High School

Varsity prep, college recruitment, performance maximization

College Athletes

Division-level performance, next-level preparation

Pro Level

Professional athlete performance maintenance and peak conditioning

-- Benefits of Training With Jamel

MORE THAN JUST

ATHLETICISM.

Jamel’s approach develops athletes beyond the physical. The qualities he builds through training extend to every area of life – from the field to the classroom to the career.

Building Confidence

Athletic competence creates confidence. When athletes know they have done the work and their body can perform, that certainty shows in competition and in life. Jamel builds this intentionally.

Discipline Training

Training consistently, at high intensity, when it is hard — that is discipline. Jamel’s structured programming teaches athletes the mental skill of showing up and performing regardless of how they feel.

Better Mindset

Performance begins in the mind. Jamel coaches athletes on the mental side of competition — handling pressure, bouncing back from mistakes, and approaching challenges with a growth mindset.

Individual Skill Development

Every athlete has a unique set of strengths and areas to develop. Jamel identifies each athlete’s individual ceiling and builds a program designed to push them to maximum effort and output.

Leadership Opportunity

Athletes who commit to the work at mid and advanced levels develop the attributes that make them natural leaders — work ethic, composure, and the ability to elevate those around them.

Preparation for the Next Level

Whether the next level is middle school, high school varsity, a college program, or professional play — Jamel prepares athletes for the demands of wherever they want to go next.

-- Benefits of Training With Jamel

FLIP THE SWITCH PERFORMANCE

The full Flip the Switch Performance program has its own dedicated page with complete details on all sports, training levels, and programs.

-- Training Packages

Train With JAMEL

No gym membership required. All programs include personalized sport-specific design and direct coaching. Contact for exact pricing.

Try It Out

Single Session

1 session

One session to experience Jamel’s coaching and get a full athlete assessment. No commitment.

Flip the Switch Pack

4 sessions

4 sport-specific performance sessions with full program designed around your sport, position, and level.

Full Program

Monthly Performance Program

∞/month

Full monthly coaching at your selected training tier (Beginner / Mid / Advanced) with ongoing program progression.

-- Athlete Results

REAL ATHLETES. REAL RESULTS.

“Jamel helped me move in ways I didn’t know were possible. My speed and explosiveness are at levels I’ve never seen — and my coach is asking what I changed in the off-season.”

“My daughter was nervous starting the program. Within 8 weeks she was more confident on the court than I’d ever seen. Jamel builds athletes from the inside out.”

“I trained with Jamel during my college off-season. The movement work alone changed how I play. I came back to camp in the best shape of my life.”

-- Ready to Start?

Book A Session With JAMEL

Fill out the form to book a session, ask about Flip the Switch Performance, or find out which training level is the right starting point for you or your athlete.

Call or text 314-669-5006 or email info@readyft.com to secure your Saturday appointment. Slots are limited — book ahead.

-- Common Questions

TRAINING WITH

JAMEL — FAQ

What sports does Jamel train for?

All sports. Through Flip the Switch Performance, Jamel trains athletes in football, basketball, volleyball, baseball, softball, tennis, soccer, track and more. The athletic qualities he develops – speed, agility, explosiveness, endurance, and power — are universal and transfer across all sports.

What ages does Jamel work with?

Jamel trains athletes from elementary school through professional level. Programs are specifically designed for each stage – elementary athletes, middle school players, high school varsity athletes, college players, and professional-level competitors. Programs are never one-size-fits-all.

What is the difference between the three training levels?

Beginner Level trains 2–3 times per week and builds the athletic foundation. Mid Level trains 3–4 times per week and develops the athlete toward a leadership role. Advanced Level trains 5–7 times per week and gives the athlete the competitive edge against their peers. Jamel assigns the appropriate level after your intake assessment.

Does Jamel only train athletes or does he do general personal training too?

Both. Jamel’s primary expertise is sports performance, but his background in kinesiology and personal training also covers general fitness, weight loss, and muscle development for non-athletes who want to train with a high-performance coach.

What is Flip the Switch Performance?

Flip the Switch Performance is Jamel’s athletic performance company based at Ready Fitness Training. It is a structured, tiered performance program covering all sports and all athlete levels from elementary to professional. It has its own dedicated page at this site with full program details.