WE ARE ATHLETIC, STRONG, FAST, SKILLED, HEALTHY, AND FRUITFUL.
CULTIVATING THE NEXT GENERATION OF ATHLETES TO GROW IN GREATNESS
THROUGH FOOTBALL PERFORMANCE TRAINING EXPERIENCES
WHO WE ARE
PALMS GROVE FOOTBALL TRAINING™ is an elite football fitness development system — rooted in performance science, biblical truth, and experiential wisdom. We exist to cultivate real, lasting growth in serious and committed athletes.
PALMS GROVE is more than a training system— it's a community of purpose-driven athletes and coaches, united by a shared pursuit of excellence in sport and life. Our higher mission is to shape young men and women into disciplined, powerful, and rooted leaders — athletes who impact their sport on the field and the world beyond it. Through the disciplines of football training, we equip them to live long, healthy, and fruitful lives in sport and in life.
OUR CORE VALUES
GRACE
We all fall short. Sin is real. Yet through Christ, forgiveness and transformation are possible. We pursue high standards — but grace outweighs perfection. We train with truth, coach with compassion, and always extend the benefit of the doubt.
GRIT
Relentless pursuit of excellence. We believe in showing up, working hard, and changing your best — every day. Grit is the fuel that carries our athletes through resistance toward results.
GROWTH
Rootedness determines fruitfulness. We value deep work over quick results. Long-term character and performance development is the soil in which lasting success grows.
GRATITUDE
We train from a place of gratitude — not entitlement. Every rep, every opportunity, every teammate is a gift. Our posture is humble, our hearts thankful, our effort full.
REAL GROWTH. LIFELONG IMPACT.
COREY DAVIS
Former NFL First-Round Draft Pick
7+ Year NFL Veteran
"Appreciate everything you did fam! Been a real blessing having you come out past couple years and get me right, physically, spiritually & intellectually. Love you, G"
ADAM STURTZ
D1 Linebacker
"When I started training with Grant my confidence, knowledge, and skill skyrocketed. You always went the extra mile with me, whether it was drawing up specific plays on the board or helping me think about recruiting. I would have never come close to being the player I became if it wasn't for you and your help. I am super grateful."
PJ Fleck
Former WMU Head Football Coach
Current Minnesota Head Football Coach
DePalma is the "perfect" player to lead the Broncos' steadily improving defense. You go and walk next to him and he's a tough, hard-nosed football player. He finds a way to get it done and that's what this team is about. That's what the leadership of this team is about.
PALMS GROVE TRAINING SYSTEM™
At Palms Grove, every program — from youth to professional — is rooted in one unified, evidence-based athlete development system. We apply the same principles, sequencing, and performance standards across every age and stage — adjusting complexity, load, and specificity to match the athlete’s readiness, identity, and calling.
THE PALMS PERFORMANCE PROCESS™
How we build strong, resilient, impactful athletes
1) Prepare for Greatness: We cultivate mindset, discipline, and personal responsibility — because greatness begins long before the workout starts.
2) Train Athleticism for Greatness: We develop the physical, neural, technical, and perceptual abilities that express true athletic performance on the field.
3) Live Regeneratively for Greatness: We teach athletes to steward their bodies — fueling, recovering, resting, and caring for themselves for longevity in sport and in life.
4) Monitor Greatness: We measure, reflect, and adapt — growth requires accountability, self-awareness, and honest feedback loops.
5) Serve Others as Leaders — This Is Greatness: The highest form of performance is contribution — using your strength, skill, and influence for the good of others.
FROM PROCESS TO ROOTS
Our 5 Roots of Training Football Athleticism grow out of Step 2 —
Training Athleticism for Greatness — and form the neurological, physical, and positional foundation for elite football performance.
THE 5 ROOTS OF PALMS GROVE FOOTBALL TRAINING™
We are effectively training athletes across a neurological root system of elite athletic performance. The 5 roots that form the root system are Power development, Agility Development, Load Management & Periodization, Mobility & Injury Resilience, and Skills development (General, Sport, Position).
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Power Development
Speed, strength, explosiveness, elasticity, and energy system development — built through proven training systems that elevate neuromuscular efficiency and translate directly to game-day output and durability.
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Agility Development
Training athletes to start, stop, change direction, and react with speed, control, and purpose — sharpening movement efficiency, perceptual awareness, decision-making under stress, and body control under pressure.
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Load Management & Periodization
Structuring training intelligently over time — progressing athletes from foundational work to peak football readiness while maximizing adaptation and minimizing injury, burnout, and regression.
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Mobility & Injury Resilience
Building a resilient body through mobility, stability, and prehab strategies — so athletes stay available, move freely, and perform under pressure throughout their careers.
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General Athletic Movement Skill Development
Teaching athletes how to move efficiently, powerfully, and intelligently — mastering foundational patterns, coordination strategies, and athletic problem-solving that unlock long-term growth.
5.b
Sport-Specific Movement Skill Development
On-field execution rooted in authentic football movement — refining technical skills, tactical awareness, movement timing, and sport-specific decision making that transfers to real game situations.
5.c
Position-Specific Movement Skill Development
Position-driven execution and mastery — refining technique under pressure, elevating positional identity, and developing the competitive excellence required to dominate one’s role on the field.
A system built for cultivating real, lasting growth in serious and committed athletes
ABOUT PALMS GROVE™
We believe sport is more than performance — it’s a platform for transformation.
Our Mission
We exist to cultivate real, lasting growth in serious and committed athletes. We aim to shape young men and women into disciplined, powerful, and rooted leaders — athletes who impact their sport on the field and the world beyond it. Through the disciplines of performance training, we equip them to live long, healthy, and fruitful lives in sport and in life.
Our Vision
To orchestrate a symphony of athletic excellence in the lives and communities of Palms Grove athletes — as an act of worship and witness. We envision a grove of athletes who rise like palms: rooted, resilient, upright, and fruitful in all seasons — carrying the presence of God into every arena of life, sport, and influence. Our vision for 2026 is to impact 10,000 unique athletes through our PALMS GROVE FOOTBALL TRAINING™ experiences.
What We Believe About Coaching
Our philosophy is simple — train the complete athlete, not just the body.
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Train spirit, soul, and body — heart, mind, and will — shaping not just performance, but identity and character.
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Develop the athlete's body as one integrated system — built for real movement, not muscle isolation.
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Build athleticism from the ground up — strength, speed, and power begin at the feet and transfer through the kinetic chain.
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Train football IQ and on-field skill — not just in drills, but through intentional development of decision-making, positional excellence, and game-speed execution that translates.
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Coach from experience — not just theory. Every rep shaped by both wisdom and science.
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Ground every session in performance science — for results that endure.
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Pursue excellence with humility and grit — showing up, growing daily.
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Lead by example — reflecting Christ in how we coach, compete, and care.
TRACKING PALMS GROVE IMPACT
Although our founder has coached and developed thousands of athletes over many years, Palms Grove Performance began official operations on September 29, 2025. The numbers below reflect our measured impact since that launch.
Last updated: October 19, 2025.
TOTAL UNIQUE ELITE ATHLETES TRAINED IN PALMS GROVE
14
TOTAL PERFORMANCE SESSIONS COMPLETED BY ATHLETES IN PALMS GROVE
40
TOTAL HOURS OF PERFORMANCE WORK BY ATHLETES IN PALMS GROVE
47
TOTAL UNIQUE COACHES AND AFFILIATE COACHES IN PALMS GROVE
3
TOTAL SESSIONS FACILITATED BY COACHES IN PALMS GROVE
15
TOTAL HOURS OF WORK BY COACHES AND AFFILIATE COACHES IN PALMS GROVE
24
The Journey of an Elite Athlete
“Every level is built on the same 8 Pillars — only the intensity, specificity, and pressure change.”
YOUTH
HIGH SCHOOL
COLLEGE
PRO
COACH
YOUTH ATHLETE DEVELOPMENT
Ages: 8-13
Focus:
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Foundational Athletic Power Development - (speed, strength, explosiveness endurance)
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Athletic Movement Skills, Coordination, and Flexibility
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Fun, confidence, and discipline.
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Healthy habits & coachability
LAY YOUR ATHLETIC FOUNDATION. GROW STRONG ROOTS.
HS ATHLETE DEVELOPMENT
Ages: 13-17
Focus:
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Athletic Power Development - (speed, strength, explosiveness endurance)
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Athletic Movement Efficiency
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Sport-Specific Skills Development
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Leadership Development
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Recovery & Injury Resilience
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Recruiting Exposure Prep
FORTIFY YOUR ATHLETIC FOUNDATION. GROW IN POWER. RISE AS A LEADER.
COLLEGE ATHLETE DEVELOPMENT
Ages: 17+
Focus:
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Athletic Movement Efficiency
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Athletic Power Development - (speed, strength, explosiveness endurance)
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Position-specific Skill Development
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Workload & pressure Management
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Mental toughness, Recovery & Injury Resilience
PREPARE TO COMPETE AT THE HIGHEST LEVELS OF YOUR SPORT.
PRO ATHLETE DEVELOPMENT
For Pro Athletes
Focus:
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Peak Movement Efficiency
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Peak Power Development - (speed, strength, explosiveness endurance)
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Position-specific Skill Mastery
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Recovery & Body Management
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Personalized training & data tracking
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Mentorship, Leadership, Legacy
TRAIN TO IMPACT THE SPORT AT THE HIGHEST LEVEL ON THE FIELD AND OFF.
What Changes as you Rise
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Volume & Frequency: more sessions per week at higher levels
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Technical Focus: basic to advanced skills as athletes advance
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Football IQ & Tactical Complexity: increasing film, play work, situational training
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Recovery & Load Management: more advanced recovery protocols at higher levels
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Strength & Power Demands: deeper training in force, explosiveness, energy systems