FASTLETICS BLOG

- Coach Tony is the visionary founder of  Fastletics. With a background as a former teacher, a degree in business, and decades of coaching, he has leveraged his experiences and values to create a lasting impact. Certified through Spellman Performance, he has established Fastletics as an official speed lab, marking a significant milestone in the company’s growth. Over the past two decades, Tony has meticulously built this legacy from the ground up, working quietly yet tirelessly. Today, the fruits of his hard work are evident as the family continues to reap the benefits and expand the company’s reach, reflecting the dedication and commitment that have driven their success.

- Austin is a dedicated sports performance professional with a rich background in athletics and coaching. A former football player at UH Manoa from 2016 to 2018, he earned a BS in Kinesiology/Exercise Science in 2019. During his time there, he honed his skills as an intern with UH Manoa's Strength and Conditioning program.

Since 2019, he has served as a Football Performance Trainer at Damien High School and as a Speed and Strength Coach with Fastletics.  His diverse experience and commitment to athletic development continue to drive their passion for helping athletes achieve their peak performance..

-Dedicated wife and loving mother who is the indispensable force behind the scenes

- With a keen eye for detail and exceptional organizational skills, she skillfully manages the administrative functions that keep the company running smoothly

- Shayla is a dedicated professional in the field of kinesiology and rehabilitation. She earned her BS in Kinesiology/Rehabilitation Science in 2021 and furthered her education by graduating from Hawaii Healing Arts College in 2022. Licensed as a massage therapist in 2023, she brings a wealth of knowledge and hands-on experience to her roles.

- Additionally, she specializes in sports massage and recovery with Fastletics, starting in 2023, where she helps athletes enhance their performance and well-being through advanced recovery techniques.

- Once an athlete with an eye for capturing moments behind the camera, Maia has channeled that enthusiasm into a promising career in media

- Eager to learn and grow in the industry, she now works with us, traveling to film and document the journeys of our athletes.

- BJ is a long-time friend with a remarkable vision and exceptional talent in the media industry. Known for his creative flair and strategic insight, BJ has consistently demonstrated a keen ability to capture compelling stories and craft engaging content.

- BJ was also the one that helped pilot the Fastletics media program to bring it where it is today.

- He has his own media business where he works for a plethora of different companies and brands but still provides us with amazing content part-time.

- Coach Austin's fiancee plays a vital role in supporting the family business by assisting social media, scheduling, and admin duties.

- Alongside her business contributions Taylor is also finalizing her Master's Degree in MFT (Marriage and Family Therapy) at Chaminade University.

- Riley is our longest tenured intern turned assistant coach. She has worked her way up and has done a great job handling her athletes​. She is now responsible for our young beginner level groups and assists in RTP (Return To Play) programs for injured athletes.

- Pono started up with us as an intern but he has patiently and progressively worked his way into a bigger role with us.  His main responsibilities are now to assist Coach Tony as his main speed assistant. Along with that, he is responsible for our beginner level strength groups and assists with our high school and college prep strength groups.

- Caitlyn is our 3rd longest tenured intern. As a current Junior KRS major at UH Manoa, she head started herself by applying for our internship early on. Although her pathway is through Athletic Training, her goal is gain knowledge of the sports performance industry and how it intertwines with injury prevention, care, and rehab.​

- Carlin is part of our 5 man spring semester onboarding intern group. He is in his senior semester as a KRS Major at UH Manoa. As someone that formerly served our Army and currently serves UH Manoa's ROTC program as its' CSM, he brings a great deal of wisdom and leadership. Carlin is also a CrossFit coach at Mo'ili'ili Fitness. ​After Carlin is done serving, he is hoping to get into the sports performance industry to help raise up the youth.

- JD is part of our 5 man spring semester onboarding internship group. He is in his senior semester as a KRS major at UH Manoa. JD is aspiring to specialize in strength training within the sports performance industry. As he closes his college career, he is hoping to gain valuable knowledge through this internship to head start him into his career.

- Ciera is part of our 5 man spring semester onboarding internship group. She graduated from UH Manoa with her KRS degree in 2021 and has a Personal Training Certification. She joins up with our staff as someone seeking mentorship to broaden her knowledge about the industry as she continues growing in her career. ​

- Dylan is part of our 5 man spring semester onboarding internship group. He is in his senior semester as a KRS major at UH Manoa. Dylan has great energy and an even better mindset on his approach to building up his career. With an eagerness to learn and compete, he brings a different type of "juice" to our staff. He is hoping to use his time with us to prepare himself for his aspiration to apply performance training into coaching a football program.

- Matt is part of our 5 man spring semester onboarding internship group. He is in his senior semester as a KRS major at UH Manoa. As a product of college prep performance training and a former collegiate baseball athlete, Matt brings first hand experience with what we do. Matt appreciates the performance training environment and is eager to start a career in the industry.