-- Flip the Switch Performance

Founded by Jamel Smith · Based at Ready Fitness Training · St. Louis, MO

FLIP THE

SWITCH. PERFORM.

St. Louis’s premier sports performance training program. Built to transform athletes at every level — from elementary school to professional — through speed, agility, explosiveness, power, endurance, and strength.

Flip the Switch Performance is not a generic workout program. It is a sport-specific, athlete-level performance system with three training tiers, individual goal focus, and a coaching philosophy that develops the whole athlete — physically, mentally, and competitively.

All Sports

Elementary to Pro Level

Speed & Agility

Individual Goals

3 Training Tiers

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-- What Is Flip the Switch

BECOME THE ATHLETE YOU CAN BE.

Flip the Switch Performance exists because Jamel Smith believed athletes at every level deserved access to the same quality of performance training that elite college and professional programs use. No watered-down youth programs. No generic adult workouts. Real performance science, applied to each athlete’s specific sport, position, and goals.

The name says it all. A switch gets flipped when an athlete stops going through the motions and starts training with purpose. Flip the Switch Performance creates the environment, the structure, and the coaching that makes that happen.

Every program focuses on individual goals — because two athletes in the same sport at the same level may have completely different development needs. Jamel builds programs that address the specific athlete, not a generic template.

-- Common Questions

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Jamel Smith

Sports Performance Coach · Movement Specialist · Personal Trainer

College football player · Kinesiology, Avila University · Division-level athlete coaching experience

-- The Six Pillars

WHAT WE BUILD IN EVERY ATHLETE.

These six qualities are developed in every Flip the Switch athlete, across every sport and every training level. They are the universal foundation of athletic excellence.

Speed

Sprint mechanics, acceleration development, top-end velocity, and sport-specific first-step quickness. How you run determines everything else.

Agility

Change of direction, lateral quickness, positional footwork, and reactive movement. Sports happen in multiple planes — we train all of them.

Endurance

Sport-specific conditioning built to maintain peak performance through full game duration. Aerobic base, anaerobic capacity, and mental stamina under fatigue.

Power & Explosiveness

Force production and rate of force development. The difference between being strong and being explosive. We build both — because sports demand both.

Strength

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

Movement Quality

Biomechanical efficiency and precision. Coach Jamel’s movement specialist background means we identify and correct what’s limiting your output — then rebuild it.

-- All Sports

YOUR SPORT.

OUR SYSTEM.

The athletic qualities we develop are universal. Speed, agility, power, and endurance translate across every sport and every position. Flip the Switch Performance adapts the training stimulus to match your sport’s specific demands.

Football

Explosiveness, power, sprint speed, position-specific

Basketball

Vertical, lateral quickness, conditioning, first step

Volleyball

Jump training, lateral speed, upper body power

Baseball

Rotational power, arm strength, sprint mechanics

Softball

Hitting power, agility, pitching endurance

Tennis

Lateral agility, endurance, upper body conditioning

Soccer

Endurance, sprint speed, agility, lower body power

Track & Field

Sprint mechanics, explosive power, event-specific

All Sports

Athletic qualities are universal. If you compete, FTS applies.

Individual Goals

Every program focuses on your specific needs - not a template

-- Training Tiers

THREE LEVELS. YOUR PROGRESSION.

Flip the Switch Performance is structured into three tiers. Every athlete is assessed and placed at the right level. Progress is earned, not given.

Training frequency is prescribed deliberately — overtraining at the wrong stage sets athletes back. Jamel manages the dose of training with the same precision he manages the program itself.

Beginner Level

2–3 days/week

Getting Ready

The foundation level. Minimum 2, maximum 3 sessions per week. This tier builds the athletic base, introduces movement fundamentals, and prepares the athlete for the demands of the next level.

Best for:

Elementary school athletes, new players, any age just starting out

Mid Level

3–4 days/week

Leadership Role

Minimum 3, maximum 4 sessions per week. This is about becoming the athlete others look up to. More complex programming, higher intensity, and development of leadership qualities through training.

Best for:

Middle school, high school JV, developing competitive players

Advanced Level

5–7 days/week

The Edge

Minimum 5, up to 6 or 7 sessions per week. Maximum output. This is where athletes separate themselves from equally talented peers. High school varsity, college, and professional demands.

Best for:

High school varsity, college athletes, professional players

-- Who We Train

ELEMENTARY TO PROFESSIONAL.

Flip the Switch Performance serves athletes at every stage of their career. Programs are built specifically for each level of development — never scaled-down adult programming for kids.

Elementary School

Foundation movement, coordination, sport introduction, and athletic confidence

Beginner Tier

Middle School

Athletic development, multi-sport base, building competitive habits and discipline

Beginner → Mid Tier

High School

Varsity preparation, college recruitment performance, specialized sport conditioning

Mid → Advanced Tier

College Athletes

Division-level performance, off-season development, next-level preparation

Advanced Tier

Professional Level

Professional athlete peak conditioning, performance maintenance, career longevity

Advanced Tier

-- What Athletes Gain

BEYOND ATHLETICS. FOR LIFE.

Flip the Switch Performance develops more than physical ability. The qualities built through this training extend beyond the field into every area of an athlete’s life.

Building Confidence

When athletes know they’ve done the work and their body can perform, that certainty shows in competition and in life. Jamel builds this confidence intentionally through progressive achievement.

Discipline Training

Showing up consistently, training at high intensity when it’s hard — that is discipline. FTS teaches athletes the mental skill of performing regardless of how they feel.

Better Mindset

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

Individual Skill to Max Effort

Every athlete has a unique ceiling. FTS identifies each athlete’s individual development areas and builds a program designed to push their specific skill set to maximum output.

Leadership Opportunity

Athletes who commit to the Mid and Advanced tiers develop the work ethic, composure, and capability that naturally earn leadership roles on their team and in their community.

Preparation for the Next Level

Elementary to middle school. Middle school to varsity. High school to college. College to pro. Flip the Switch prepares athletes for the demands of wherever they want to go next.

-- How It Works

THE FTS PROCESS


01

Intake Assessment

Sport, position, age, current level, and individual goals reviewed

02

Tier Assignment

Placed in Beginner, Mid, or Advanced based on assessment results

03

Custom Program

Sport-specific, individual-goal-focused program designed by Coach Jamel

04

Train & Progress

Consistent coaching at your assigned frequency with ongoing tracking

05

Level Up

When ready, progress to the next tier and higher competitive demands

-- Athlete Results

REAL ATHLETES. REAL RESULTS.

-- Start Training

FLIP YOUR SWITCH. START TODAY.

Fill out the form to start the Flip the Switch Performance intake process. Tell us your sport, your level, and your goals. Jamel will reach out personally to set up your assessment and assign your training tier.

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

-- Common Questions

FLIP THE SWITCH FAQ

What is Flip the Switch Performance?
Flip the Switch Performance is a sports performance training company founded by Jamel Smith, based at Ready Fitness Training in St. Louis. It is a structured, tiered athletic performance system covering all sports and all athlete levels from elementary through professional. The program focuses on speed, agility, endurance, power, explosiveness, and strength, with individual goal focus built into every program.
What makes Flip the Switch different from other youth training programs?
Most youth training programs are scaled-down adult programs. Flip the Switch Performance is specifically designed for athletes at each development stage with appropriate intensity, volume, and sport-specific focus for their age. Coach Jamel’s kinesiology background and former college football experience means the programming is based on real athletic science, not generic workouts.
How do I know which training tier to start at?
Every athlete goes through an intake assessment with Coach Jamel before starting. Based on your sport, current fitness level, training history, age, and goals, Jamel assigns the appropriate tier. You don’t self-select — you get placed correctly from day one so you’re never undertrained or overtrained.
Can I join Flip the Switch Performance without being an athlete?
Flip the Switch Performance is specifically designed for athletes with sport-specific goals. If you are looking for general fitness, weight loss, or personal training without a sport focus, Jamel also offers general personal training through Ready Fitness Training. Contact us to discuss which program is the right fit for your goals.
Does my child need any training experience to join?
No. The Beginner Level is specifically designed for athletes with no prior structured training experience. Elementary-age athletes and first-timers are actively welcome. The program starts at the foundation and builds from there.