Move the Needle: The Human Performance Podcast John Garrish: Developing South Florida
Jan 7, 2026
John Garrish, founder and director of South Florida Prep and strength coach at North Broward Preparatory School, dives into his multifaceted role in community athlete development. He shares the inspiration behind starting South Florida Prep and how it addresses unique needs for student-athletes. John highlights his innovative training strategies aimed at long-term development and fostering youth growth. He also recounts a heartwarming success story of transforming a socially hesitant student through coaching, emphasizing the real impact of community-focused training.
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Structure Academics Around Training
- Set schedules so students get consistent academics and training in one day to ensure regular contact and progress.
- Combine classroom blocks with dedicated weight-room time to make development reliable and measurable.
Free Sessions Drive Community Growth
- Free community sessions build trust, fill the participation funnel, and grow paid programs organically.
- Large open sessions create mentorship opportunities between juniors and pros that money can't buy.
Hybrid Schooling Fills An Athlete Gap
- Virtual schooling often fails athletes who need structure and community, pushing many toward homeschooling or hybrid solutions.
- Embedding academic flexibility with athletic programming fills a gap between costly private schools and unsupportive public options.