The Factory Training

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Founded in 2007 by former NFL Super Bowl Champion Marvel Smith, T (Steelers, 05’, 08’), The Factory is the San Fernando Valley’s premier human performance training facility. Hundreds of athletes from all levels and sports come to The Factory to maximize their in-game performance through athletic development, nutritional strategies, as well as recovery optimization.

Located in Sherman Oaks, California, The Factory is a state-of-the-art elite performance training facility that boasts a 30-yard turf field and the top equipment needed to turbo-boost performance and speed training results.

Mike Guevara - Director of Performance
Upon graduating from Cal State Northridge with a degree in Exercise Science in 2010, Coach Mike G has quickly ascended through the performance training world to become one of the most well-respected performance coaches in the United States. Under Coach G’s training, tennis superstar Victoria Azarenka ascended from #5 in women’s tennis to #1 in the world and earning her first major championship, Australian Open 2011. She would go on to win multiple titles under his training.

As Director of Performance, Coach G creates and supervises all of the speed and performance training programs for both The Factory’s youth and professional programs.
Additional Certifications:
NSCA CSCS, USAW Level 1 Sports Performance Coach, Certified Ignition Speed Coach, Level 1 Precision Nutrition Coach, and Level 1 FMS Coach.

The Factory Alumni:

NFL:
• Reggie Bush, RB, Detroit Lions
• TJ Ward, S, Denver Broncos
• Keith Rivers, LB, New York Giants
• Titus Young, WR, Retired
• Eddie Whitley, DB, Arizona Cardinals
• Richard Sherman, CB, Seattle Seahawks
• Malcolm Smith, LB, Seattle Seahawks
• Jermaine Kearse, WR Seattle Seahawks
• Duke Ihenacho, S, Washington Redskins
• Chilo Rachel, G, Chicago Bears Retired
• Julius Thomas, TE, Denver Broncos
• Jordan Cameron, TE, Cleveland Browns
• Cory Harkey, TE, St. Louis Rams
• Jawanza Starling, S, Free Agent
• Vontaze Burfict, LB, Cincinnati Bengals
• Marques Colston, WR, New Orleans Saintss
• Shaun Phillips, LB, Indianapolis Colts
• Chris Owens, DB, Kansas City Chiefs
• Thomas Williams, LB, Retired
• Sedrick Ellis, DL, Retired
• Frostee Rucker, DE, Arizona Cardinals
• Ramses Barden, WR, Buffalo Bills
• DJ Harper, RB, CFL, Ottawa Redblacks
• Chris Owusu, WR, New York Jets
• David Anderson, WR, Retired

NBA:
• Jrue Holiday, G, New Orleans Pelicans
• Justin Holiday, G, Golden State Warriors
• Marcus Morris, F, Phoenix Suns
• Markieff Morris, F, Phoenix Suns
• Ben McLermore, G, Sacramento Kings
• Thomas Williams, F, Portland Trailblazers
MLB:
• Ryan Levarnway, C, Boston Red Sox
• Brett Hayes, C, Cleveland Indians
• Jack Wilson, SS, Retired

Tennis:
• Victoria Azarenka (Former No. 1 Women’s Player in the World)

Soccer:
• Lauren Holiday, F, U.S. National Team
• Ally Courtnell, F, Canada National Team

Track and Field:
• Miki Barber, Sprinter, U.S. National Team
• Lisa Barber, Sprinter, U.S. National Team
• Martial Mbandjock, Sprinter, French National Team
• Montell Douglas, Sprinter, UK National Team

Boxing:
• Erik Ruiz, 13-1, Lightweight
• Herbert Acevedo, 12-2, BKB Champion