The Team | Nicole Gabriel Training
Nicole Gabriel Training

Meet
The Team

Every athlete who walks through our doors is coached by people who have dedicated their careers to elite athletic development. No shortcuts. No generic programs.

Nicole Gabriel — Founder & Performance Director
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Founder & Performance Director
Nicole Gabriel

With over 15 years of experience in elite athletic training, Nicole Gabriel is the founder and Performance Director of Nicole Gabriel Training. Passionate about optimizing athletic performance, she specializes in helping athletes reach their peak potential through science-backed techniques and individualized training.

Nicole's approach goes beyond traditional training — she educates athletes on how their bodies are designed to function, ensuring they move with purpose, efficiency, and power. Her customized programs account for each athlete's body mechanics, sport, position, team dynamics, and even playing time, creating a tailored roadmap to success.

Under her leadership, NGT focuses on enhancing movement efficiency, reducing injury risk, and maximizing on-field performance. By combining cutting-edge training methods with personalized coaching, Nicole helps athletes build long-term resilience and achieve excellence in their sport.

15+
Years of Expertise
100+
Athletes Per Day
MLB & NBA
Pro Athletes Trained
Coach Johnny O'Brien — Performance Coach
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Performance Coach
Coach Johnny O'Brien

Coach Johnny brings a unique blend of discipline, leadership, and athletic performance expertise to Nicole Gabriel Training. A U.S. Army veteran with three years of service, he later dedicated seven years to law enforcement in Tampa — honing his skills in teamwork, resilience, and physical conditioning.

A graduate of the University of Tampa with a Bachelor of Science degree, Coach Johnny combines his academic background with real-world experience to help athletes unlock their full potential. As a Performance Coach at NGT, he is committed to executing training programs that enhance strength, speed, and overall athletic performance.

With a passion for coaching and a dedication to excellence, Coach Johnny empowers athletes to push their limits and achieve peak performance both on and off the field.

3 yrs
U.S. Army
7 yrs
Law Enforcement
B.S.
Univ. of Tampa

How We Coach

Education First

We don't just tell athletes what to do — we teach them why. Understanding how your body is designed to move accelerates development and reduces the chance of re-injury.

Fully Individualized

No two athletes get the same program. Sport, position, body mechanics, team dynamics, and playing time all factor into the training roadmap we build for each person.

Built for Longevity

Peak performance today and sustainable performance over a career. We develop athletes who can compete at their best for the long run — not just this season.

Train With the Team

In-facility or remote — same coaches, same standard, same results.

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