Welcome to SPIRE Institute!

Official Medical Provider

 

An Official FINA Swimming Training Site

 

Academy

SPIRE Academy is a national & international academy for high school and postgraduate athletes. Academy is focused on performance training for all athletes & sports-specific training in swimming, track and field, & basketball.

Training

Here at SPIRE Academy we believe that when creating the complete athlete talent alone is not enough. SPIRE Training was introduced to push athletes to the limit in all areas of performance, mentally, physically and nutritionally.

Events

SPIRE Institute has the ability to host everything from small functions to major events. SPIRE's state-of-the-art sports complex is able to accommodate all regulation-sized sports in an Olympic-grade facility. 

SPIRE Institute Facilities

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Cristal Courts

A one-of-a-kind, multipurpose court surface that delivers enhanced training and a competitive advantage on up to ten volleyball courts, six basketball courts and for a variety of gymnastics and mat sports.

Indoor Fields

One synthetic turf field (Astroturf Game Day) that can be used as a full-size soccer, lacrosse, football, baseball, softball, field hockey, and rugby field or be divided into smaller training areas.

Aquatics

10-lane, 50-meter Olympic size pool, with two moveable bulkheads for subdivision of the pool. A one-meter and a three-meter diving area with four springboards. Additional 25-yard pool to support training and various therapy activities.

Outdoor Stadium

Synthetic multi-sport, lighted field with a 9-lane, 400-meter polyurethane international track with a spectator capacity of 10,000, including 5,000 bleacher seats; 1,200 captain’s chairs, press boxes, coaches boxes, luxury suites; a 2,500 seat amphitheater; and seating for 2,000 on catered patios.

Banquet Center

A glass-encased 30,000 sq. ft. banquet, hospitality, and meeting space overlooks the indoor track facility. Features include tiered dining/viewing areas, expansive banquet hall, private conference room and custom designed kitchen.

Indoor Track & Field

8-lane, 300-meter Beynon track, with radius used on outdoor tracks. Separate field event area with two high jump, two long jump, two pole vault pits, two shot put circles, and portable weight throw cages that does not interfere with track events.

OUR TEAM

We are dedicated to unlocking the full potential of our athletes.

Tony Tucker

Director of Academy and Basketball Operations

After his successful playing career, Tony has distinguished himself as a Leading Educator, successful Basketball Coach and Skills Trainer, a NBA Scout and a Sport Entrepreneur over the past two decades. 

Justin Brantley

Associate Academy Director

As a former Division 1 athlete, Justin brings 10+ years of high level coaching, training and recruiting experience combined with relentless will to win. His focus is on combining his expertise with the Student-Athletes desire to create results! 

Jermaine Jackson

Head Basketball Coach

Jermaine joins the SPIRE team as the new Head Basketball Coach. After his 13 year professional basketball career, Jermaine transitioned to a coaching role at the high school, AAU, and college levels. He is hard working individual who will put the development of his players above all else. 

 

Charlie Powell

SPIRE Track & Field Director

Powell has coached Olympians, two NCAA individual champions, 18 NCAA All-Americans, one Pan Am Champion, and 60 individual NCAA Championship Qualifiers.

John Wallace

SPIRE Performance Director

John Wallace is a Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist (CSCS) and is Strength and Conditioning Coach Certified (SCCC).

Brandon Strausser

Regional Coordinator - SPIRE Performance

Brandon has been at SPIRE Performance for over 2 years and is the Regional Coordinator for SPIRE Performance's youth programs. Along with his regional program responsibilities he is also in charge for the programming for SPIRE Academies swim program, FINA athletes, and Lake Erie Silver Dolphins club dry land training. ​