Athletics
Top athletic trainers to improve athletes at ALL levels
It doesn’t matter what your skill level is when you come to EFT, we can help you grow and progress if you are willing to work hard to get better. Expect to spend 90 minutes per day focusing on your specific sport with our talented team.
Our training staff are among the most renowned trainers in Minnesota.
Basketball
Our basketball program provides dedicated student-athletes who aspire to play at a high level the opportunity to grow and take their game to the next level under the training and direction of trainer, Shaun Jensen. In addition to fitness training and body work, players will practice and play NSC courts.
" Shaun elevated my game in every way and continues to push the level of intensity we train at. After my first workout with Shaun, I knew I didn’t want to be mediocre anymore. "
Meet Shaun Jensen, Director of Basketball at EFT Academy and Head Coach of MSP Elite
ABOUT ME:
I grew up in Minnesota and am a graduate of Wayzata High School. After high school, I went to Augsburg College and played football. I started all four years and achieved the 1,000lb club in the weightlifting program. That solidified my passion for lifting and speed training. The fact that you can take an average athlete like me, and make them exceptional with the right mentoring and training is what drove me to a career in fitness mentoring.
WHY TRAIN WITH ME:
- It’s more than just hoops.
- I GET IT! (the grind, the hurdles, etc.)
- I create tangible differences in your game.
- I still play at a high level and continue to find new ways to get better.
- I produce results. I have helped and will continue to help athletes reach their personal athletic goals.
MY PASSION:
My passion is simple, I want to give what I never had. I feel it is my obligation to take what I've learned in both successes and failures and relate that to the next generation in a way that creates a meaningful long-term relationship that includes but goes well beyond their athletic goals. Achieving the goal of each kid's best life is the true end result.
Golf
EFT offers the premier environment for dedicated junior golfers the opportunity to develop and prepare for the next level with direction from golf pro, Tom Kirkland. In addition to fitness training and body work, golfers will practice and play at victory Links during the season and move to a golf simulator during the winter.
" A junior can make huge leaps in their skill in such a short time. It’s always fun to watch and be a part of developing youth golfers. "
Meet Tom Kirkland, Director of Golf at EFT Academy and PGA head golf professional
ABOUT ME:
I grew up in Minnesota. After graduation, I attended New Mexico State University’s Professional Golf Management Program. I have worked at various facilities, including The Minneapolis Golf Club in St. Louis Park; Turtle Bay Resort in Hawaii; Mission Hills, the world’s largest golf club in Shenzhen, China; And currently at Victory Links in Blaine. I was the executive director and program director of the First Tee of Blaine for multiple years.
WHY TRAIN WITH ME:
- PGA Class A Head Golf Professional Victory Links Golf Course
- Certified First Tee Coach
- Qualified for the PGA Professional National Championship 2016
- I’ve coached juniors and Adults for 17 years
MY PASSION:
Seeing a junior hit a golf ball at a level they never before have and seeing the joy that comes with that feeling as I know it first-hand—there’s no substitute for that.
Seeing a student discover something about themselves and their golf swing that you helped guide them towards is a unique and awesome experience. A junior can make huge leaps in their skill in such a short time. It’s always fun to watch and be a part of developing youth golfers.
Volleyball
Our volleyball program provides focused student-athletes the guidance and skills necessary to develop and prepare for the next level in their game under the direction of trainer, Quang Vo. In addition to fitness training and body work, players will practice and play NSC courts.
" [Quang] runs his club with care and concern for all of his players. When I was his player he connected with all of us and loved us. If it wasn’t for God and him, I wouldn’t be where I am today! "
Meet Quang Vo, Director of Volleyball, Head Coach of MVA and Owner of High Performance Athletes
ABOUT QUANG:
Quang Vo is the Director of High Performance (HP) Athletes and Minnesota Volleyball Academy (MVA).
His MVA teams consistently earned bids representing Minnesota at national levels.
His MVA and HP teams are among the top-ranked teams in the Region.
Quang has provided private training to high schools, other volleyball clubs, and small groups. As a highly sought-after trainer, he frequently has to turn people away. But at EFT, you can train with him five days a week.
