Pete Hargis

A2Z Sports Training was founded by West Point/Northern Arizona University alumni, Pete Hargis in 2013. Coach Pete has experience training multiple sports and in the gym. Coach Pete was a three-sport athlete at Desert Vista High School, at that time one of the biggest schools in Arizona. Was named all state Free Safety.

Coach Pete fell in love with coaching after his career-ending injury his junior year of college and became an assistant special team's coach at Northern Arizona his remaining time at NAU. After graduating college went to his alma mater high school where he was a QB/WR coach for the varsity team. While in graduate school at Samford University in Birmingham Alabama (D1 AA football program), Coach Pete started doing one on one and group training sport skill sessions, general fitness, and sports performance training for several classmates, friends, and skilled position players at Samford.

After grad school, he moved back to Arizona and have continued his passion developing athletes on and off the field, this is when A2Z Sports Training was created.

Motivation

As a sports performance and fitness coach, what fuels my unwavering passion is the transformative power of human potential. Every day, I'm driven by the profound belief that within each individual I train, there exists an athlete waiting to emerge, a champion yearning to rise. It's the spark in their eyes when they conquer a new personal record, the determination that surges through their veins when faced with adversity, and the resilience the show in pushing past their limits – these are the moments that ignite my motivation.

My purpose is to guide, inspire, and witness these incredible journeys towards greatness. The camaraderie forged through sweat and dedication, the resilience built in the face of challenges, and the unbreakable spirit that emerges are the intangible rewards of this profession. It's the smiles of accomplishment, the pride of surpassing goals, and the knowledge that I've played a role in someone's transformation that keeps my passion burning brightly.

Every training session, every early morning workout, and every setback overcome only serve to reinforce my commitment to helping others realize their athletic dreams. I'm not just a coach; I'm a catalyst for potential, a source of inspiration, and a relentless advocate for the power of hard work and dedication. Together, we chase excellence, celebrate victories, and turn dreams into realities. That's what motivates me – the unwavering belief in the human spirit and the boundless potential that resides within each of us.

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