Small Groups
Intentional, age-appropriate coaching with room to see, support and challenge each participant.
YOUTH FITNESS • LIFE SKILLS • LEADERSHIP • MENTORSHIP
Structured youth training designed to help kids grow physically, mentally, socially and personally.
MORE THAN A WORKOUT
1% Better Training Academy combines movement, coaching, mentorship and practical life skills to help young people build confidence, discipline, resilience, responsibility, teamwork and leadership.
Our goal is simple: help every participant leave a little stronger, a little more confident and 1% better than when they arrived.
Learn about the Academy →IN ACTION
ABOUT THE ACADEMY
We use movement as the vehicle to help children build stronger habits, stronger confidence and stronger character.
BUILDING DISCIPLINED KINGS & QUEENS.
OUR PHILOSOPHY
Every participant and family helps us create a safe, structured and encouraging environment where children can MOVE • THINK • LEAD • GROW.
Children are allowed to make mistakes. Our standard is effort, respect, accountability and growth.
OUR STORY
1% Better Training Academy is built on a simple idea: young people do not have to be perfect to make meaningful progress. They need opportunities to show up, work with purpose and continue getting better.
Our approach combines structured movement, mentorship and life-skill development through MOVE • THINK • LEAD • GROW—helping participants build skills that extend beyond the training floor.
MORE THAN ATHLETIC TRAINING
We're building disciplined young people who know how to MOVE, THINK, LEAD, and GROW.
Movement is the vehicle. Confidence, discipline, leadership, resilience, and character are the outcome.
Discipline at 1% Better means showing up, listening, practicing, following through, respecting others, accepting accountability, and doing the work even when it is difficult.
WHY 1% BETTER?
Intentional, age-appropriate coaching with room to see, support and challenge each participant.
Movement is paired with mentorship and practical development through MOVE • THINK • LEAD • GROW.
We emphasize consistency, effort, accountability and meaningful growth—one step at a time.
PROGRAMS
Structured youth development through movement, discipline, leadership, and growth.
Small-group youth development built around movement, coaching, life skills and consistency.
BUILDING DISCIPLINED KINGS & QUEENS.
HOW OUR TRAINING WORKS
Every training experience is designed to help children develop physically, mentally, socially, and personally. Movement is the vehicle; discipline, confidence, leadership, resilience, and character are the outcome.
12-WEEK YOUTH TRAINING COHORT
12 training sessions • No training Wednesday, November 25 for Thanksgiving Break.
FOR PARTICIPATING FAMILIES
The information below applies to our current Fall 2026 12-week cohort. Future cohorts may have different schedules, locations, pricing, capacity, or participation details.
Single Session
4-Session Package
8-Session Package
Parents are asked to drop off their participant and return within the 10-minute pickup window before training ends.
Parents who choose to remain during training are asked to stay outside in their vehicle or bring their own chair for the workout-field area.
Participants should arrive ready to train with a water bottle, comfortable athletic clothing, athletic shoes, and a positive attitude.
Looking for one-on-one training? Private training opportunities may be available.
MESSAGE US TO INQUIRE →DECEMBER 9, 2026
We'll close our Fall 2026 cohort by celebrating the discipline, effort, growth, and progress our Kings & Queens have shown throughout the program.
Participants completing the cohort will receive a 1% Better Training Academy Completion Certificate.
IS 1% BETTER RIGHT FOR MY CHILD?
The current cohort is designed to help children build skills they can carry into sports, school, relationships, and everyday life.
They don't have to be the fastest. They don't have to be the strongest. They just have to be willing to show up and get 1% better.
WHAT KIDS WORK ON
Movement fundamentals, balance, reaction, speed, and body control.
Listening, decision-making, emotional regulation, and working through challenges.
Communication, responsibility, respect, and learning how to show up for the group.
Trying again, responding to coaching, building discipline, and recognizing progress.
WHAT A SESSION LOOKS LIKE
Prepare the body, focus attention, and get ready to move.
Movement, skill development, challenges, teamwork, and coaching.
Reset, reflect, and reinforce the lesson from the session.
WHAT'S NEXT
Additional cohorts, clinics, and youth training opportunities will be announced as they become available. Follow the Academy and check back for future program openings.
VIEW CURRENT REGISTRATIONTHE PEOPLE BEHIND THE MISSION
Two purpose-driven leaders. One mission. To help young people move stronger, think sharper, lead bolder and grow into the best versions of themselves.
BUILDING DISCIPLINED KINGS & QUEENS.
OUR LEADERSHIP
Myles is a passionate youth trainer and mentor committed to helping children unlock their potential through movement, structure and encouragement. He believes in the power of discipline, consistency and positive mentorship to create stronger, more confident young people—in and out of the gym.
“Invest in our youth. They are our future.” — Myles Hammond
De’Asia Spann serves as Executive Director of 1% Better Training Academy and is the Founder & CEO of Spann Executive Solutions. Through her administrative and operational leadership, she supports the Academy’s growth, family engagement and community partnerships.
She is committed to helping create opportunities that allow young people to build confidence, discipline, resilience and leadership—1% better every time they show up.
THE 1% BETTER APPROACH
From small-group fitness and sports performance to private coaching and life-skills development, 1% Better Training Academy helps young people build physical, mental and personal skills they can carry beyond the training floor.
REGISTRATION
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PARTNER WITH US
Schools, businesses, sponsors, donors and community organizations can help expand access to purposeful youth development.
BUILDING DISCIPLINED KINGS & QUEENS.
School Partnerships: bring structured youth fitness and development programming to your students.
Sponsorships: support programming, participant access, completion rewards, equipment or community events.
In-kind Donations: current equipment needs include a pop-up tent/canopy, plyo boxes, stopwatch/timing equipment, mini bands, resistance bands, athletic mats and foam rollers. Tables and chairs have already been generously donated.
Start a Partnership ConversationCOMMUNITY PARTNERSHIPS
Partner with 1% Better Training Academy as we create structured youth fitness, mentorship, leadership and life-skills opportunities.
Support program delivery, youth-development initiatives, events and resources.
Help expand access to training opportunities for individual participants or groups.
Schools, businesses and community organizations can explore collaborative programming and long-term partnerships.
COMMUNITY • PROGRESS • CELEBRATION
Small improvements. Real results. Bigger impact.
BUILDING DISCIPLINED KINGS & QUEENS.
REAL PROGRESS. REAL MOMENTS.
Participant milestones, parent testimonials, sports accomplishments, competition moments, and progress stories will be featured here as our Academy community grows.
THE 1% BETTER EFFECT
Training is only part of the story. We want to celebrate the confidence, effort, competition moments, personal bests and proud wins our participants carry into the world beyond the gym.
Parent testimonials and participant stories will live here as our 1% Better community grows.
REAL FAMILIES • REAL PROGRESSSHARE YOUR 1% BETTER EFFECT
Families can submit a testimonial, accomplishment, competition result or photo for possible recognition on the 1% Better Training Academy website and/or official social media.
Participant story and photo submissions are being finalized. Please check back soon.
CONTACT
BUILDING DISCIPLINED KINGS & QUEENS.
GET IN TOUCH
info@1percentbettertraining.com
North Augusta and surrounding communities.