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Briarwood Athletics Performance Program (BAPP)

Building Better Athletes. Developing Better People.

Our Philosophy

At Briarwood, we believe athletic development is about far more than becoming stronger or faster. It is about developing healthy, confident, resilient young people by building the physical foundation that allows them to perform at their highest level in sport while developing the discipline, character, and habits that prepare them for life.

The Briarwood Athletic Performance Program (BAPP) combines experienced coaching, industry-leading sports performance technology, individualized athlete development, and small-group coaching to provide every athlete with a clear pathway for long-term improvement.

Every athlete deserves more than simply completing a workout. They deserve to understand how they move, why they train, how they recover, and how to continually improve through objective assessments, individualized programming, and ongoing coaching.

The BAPP Development Cycle
Assess → Educate → Program → Train → Reassess

Technology does not replace coaching—it enhances it. Objective assessments provide the information. Experienced coaches provide the interpretation, education, and individualized plan that transforms data into meaningful athlete development.

Our Foundation

Run in such a way as to obtain the prize... Every athlete exercises self-control in all things.
1 Corinthians 9:24–27

As Christian athletes, we pursue excellence through discipline, preparation, perseverance, and purposeful training, seeking to honor God with the gifts He has entrusted to us.

The BAPP Difference

  • Objective Assessment – Professional sports science technology establishes an accurate baseline and objectively measures progress.
  • Individualized Development – Every athlete receives a customized development plan based on their own strengths, needs, and goals.
  • Small-Group Coaching – Greater individual attention, movement correction, education, accountability, and coach interaction than traditional large-group training.
  • Continuous Improvement – Regular reassessments ensure every athlete's program evolves as they continue to develop.

Why Families Choose BAPP

  • Experienced Coaching
  • Professional Sports Science Technology
  • Individualized Athlete Assessments
  • Small-Group Coaching
  • Customized Programming
  • Ongoing Performance Reporting
  • College Recruiting Support

Our commitment is simple: to provide every Briarwood athlete with the opportunity to reach his or her full athletic potential while developing habits that will benefit them for years to come.

BAPP Frequently Asked Questions

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Meet the BAPP Performance Team
       

Jacob Nilsson
Head of BAPP
Leads the day-to-day operation of BAPP, including athlete assessments, individualized programming, athlete education, and performance development.

Brandon Davis
Head of Strength & Conditioning
Leads Briarwood's strength and conditioning program while supporting BAPP through coaching, athlete development, and program delivery.

Phoebe Greene
Girls Strength & Conditioning Coach
Supports the performance team through individualized coaching and the development of Briarwood's female student-athletes.

BAPP by the Numbers
First-Year Results

Performance Area Result
Lower Body Power 11.7%
Strength & Power 12.1%
Upper Body Force 26.0%
Reactive Strength 12.7%

Plus measurable improvements in sprint speed, agility, and running capacity.

Professional Coaching.
Objective Technology.
Individualized Development.

Helping every Briarwood athlete reach his or her God-given potential.