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About Taylor Sports Performance

Developing Student-Athletes Across East Texas Through Sports Performance, Leadership Development, Mentorship, and Character Building.

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Who We Are

More Than A Training Program

Taylor Sports Performance was founded with a simple vision: help young athletes become the best version of themselves both on and off the field.

While athletic performance is a major part of our program, our purpose reaches far beyond sports. We are committed to helping student-athletes develop discipline, accountability, leadership, confidence, and character that will serve them throughout their lives.

We believe the lessons learned through athletics create opportunities for success in the classroom, in the community, and in future careers. Every workout, every drill, and every coaching moment is designed to help athletes build habits that lead to long-term success.

At Taylor Sports Performance, we are not just developing football players.
We are developing future leaders.

Our Team

Meet The Taylor Sports Performance Staff

Experienced leadership, athlete development, and recruiting support for athletes and families.

Coach Chris Taylor founder of Taylor Sports Performance training athletes in East Texas

Chris Taylor

Founder / Coach / Athlete Development Director

Coach Chris Taylor leads Taylor Sports Performance with a passion for developing athletes on and off the field. Through speed training, position-specific instruction, mentorship, and character development, Coach Taylor helps athletes build confidence, discipline, leadership, and athletic performance.

AFCA MemberNFLPA Member
Doug Glick recruiting coordinator for Taylor Sports Performance

Doug Glick

Recruiting Coordinator

Doug Glick serves as Recruiting Coordinator for Taylor Sports Performance. He helps athletes and families better understand the recruiting process, access official NCAA and NAIA resources, and prepare for opportunities at the next level through education, organization, and recruiting support.

Taylor Sports Performance provides recruiting education and support but does not guarantee scholarships, roster spots, offers, or college placement.

Founder & Lead Trainer

Meet Coach Chris Taylor

Founder & Lead Trainer | Taylor Sports Performance

Coach Chris Taylor leading athletic performance training on the football field
Coach Chris Taylor — Founder of Taylor Sports Performance
Coach Chris Taylor during a Taylor Sports Performance training event
Coach Chris Taylor — Athletic Development Coach

My name is Chris Taylor, founder and lead trainer of Taylor Sports Performance. My passion for coaching and athlete development is rooted in my own journey as a player, coach, mentor, and man of faith.

Through football, I learned firsthand the value of hard work, discipline, perseverance, accountability, and leadership. Those lessons continue to shape the way I train, mentor, and develop athletes today.

A Foundation Built at Texas A&M

I was blessed with the opportunity to play Division I football at Texas A&M University, where I competed in one of the nation's premier conferences and was a member of the 1998 Big 12 Championship Team.

Being part of a championship program taught me the importance of preparation, accountability, teamwork, and pursuing excellence every day. Competing against some of the best athletes in the country provided experiences that helped shape my future both on and off the field.

Chris Taylor scoring a touchdown for Texas A&M during his collegiate football career as a member of the 1998 Big 12 Championship team.
From Texas A&M to the NFL — Coach Chris Taylor's journey began with championship-level football and continues today through developing the next generation of athletes.

Competing in one of college football's most iconic rivalries against programs like the Texas Longhorns meant every play demanded focus, toughness, and the ability to perform under pressure. Those moments taught lessons that extend far beyond football.

Chris Taylor carrying the football for Texas A&M during the historic rivalry game against the Texas Longhorns.
Competing against the best taught lessons that extend far beyond football. Coach Taylor now uses those experiences to help athletes build confidence, discipline, leadership, and success both on and off the field.

Reaching the NFL

Following my collegiate career, I was selected by the Pittsburgh Steelers in the 2001 NFL Draft, fulfilling a lifelong dream of playing professional football.

Chris Taylor during his professional football career with the Pittsburgh Steelers
Chris Taylor Pittsburgh Steelers Wide Receiver

My professional football career also included time with the St. Louis Rams, Tennessee Titans, Houston Texans, and New York Giants. Competing at the highest level gave me invaluable insight into what it truly takes to succeed in elite athletic environments.

I had the privilege of learning from outstanding coaches, veteran players, and some of the most talented athletes in the world. Those experiences reinforced the importance of discipline, mental toughness, attention to detail, consistency, and continuous improvement — principles that remain at the core of my coaching philosophy today.

Investing in the Next Generation

After my playing career, I felt called to invest in the next generation of athletes.

What began as training a single athlete has grown into Taylor Sports Performance, where I have spent more than 16 years helping athletes improve their skills through our Athlete Development Programs, Football Training Programs, and Recruiting Resources.

Coach Chris Taylor providing speed and performance training to a young athlete
Coach Chris Taylor Speed Training Session

Throughout that time, I have had the privilege of working with athletes across multiple sports while helping numerous young men and women continue their athletic careers at the collegiate level.

More Than Sports Performance

At Taylor Sports Performance, our mission extends far beyond speed training, agility development, and position-specific instruction.

We are committed to developing complete athletes by emphasizing:

Character
Leadership
Accountability
Confidence
Resilience
Discipline
Faith
Coach Chris Taylor instructing an athlete during a sports performance training session
Coach Taylor Teaching Athlete Development

We believe sports provide one of life's greatest classrooms, teaching lessons that extend far beyond the field, court, track, or competition.

Our Commitment to Every Athlete

My goal is simple: To help every athlete maximize their God-given abilities while equipping them with the tools necessary to succeed in athletics, academics, and life.

Whether an athlete is striving to make a team, earn a college scholarship, improve their performance, or simply become the best version of themselves, I am committed to helping them reach their full potential.

Thank you for trusting Taylor Sports Performance with your athlete's development. It is an honor to be part of their journey, and I look forward to helping them grow as athletes, leaders, and individuals of character.

Chris Taylor

Founder & Lead Trainer

Taylor Sports Performance

Coach Taylor's Journey

A Lifetime Dedicated To Athlete Development

Chris Taylor's journey in athletics began long before Taylor Sports Performance was founded. As a student-athlete, he learned firsthand the discipline, accountability, preparation, and leadership required to compete at the highest levels of football. Through years of dedicated Football Training, he gained the skills and mindset that continue to shape every Athlete Development program offered through Taylor Sports Performance today.

Coach Taylor earned the opportunity to play Division I football at Texas A&M University, one of the nation's premier collegiate football programs. During his time with the Aggies, he competed against some of the top athletes in the country, helped contribute to a championship culture, and was a member of the 1998 Big 12 Championship Team.

Following his collegiate career, Coach Taylor achieved another lifelong goal when he was selected in the 2001 NFL Draft. His professional football career included time with the Pittsburgh Steelers, St. Louis Rams, Tennessee Titans, Houston Texans, and New York Giants. Competing at the professional level provided invaluable experience and insight into what separates good athletes from great athletes.

Through years of playing football at the collegiate and professional levels, Coach Taylor gained a deep understanding of athletic performance, mental toughness, leadership, preparation, teamwork, and personal accountability. Those lessons became the foundation for the coaching philosophy that drives Taylor Sports Performance today.

Rather than simply focusing on Speed Training, strength work, or explosive development, Coach Taylor focuses on Student-Athlete Development — preparing complete student-athletes who are ready to succeed both on and off the field. Every workout, training session, and mentoring opportunity is designed to help athletes build confidence, develop character, strengthen leadership skills, and maximize their God-given potential.

Today, Taylor Sports Performance proudly works with athletes throughout Madisonville, Bryan-College Station, Huntsville, Centerville, Buffalo, Crockett, Navasota, Fairfield, Teague, Mexia, Iola, Normangee, North Zulch, and surrounding East Texas Communities. Athletes from football, baseball, softball, basketball, volleyball, track and field, soccer, and other sports trust Coach Taylor's experience and mentorship to help them reach the next level.

Whether the goal is making a varsity roster, earning Recruiting Opportunities, improving athletic performance, or building confidence and leadership skills, Coach Taylor remains committed to helping every athlete become the best version of themselves.

Coach Chris Taylor and the Taylor Sports Performance coaching staff leading an athlete development and football training session — the coaching philosophy behind TSP's mentorship and sports performance training in East Texas
The TSP coaching staff — coaching philosophy rooted in mentorship, discipline, and athlete development.
Former Texas A&M Football Player
1998 Big 12 Champion
2001 NFL Draft Pick
NFL Experience: Steelers • Rams • Titans • Texans • Giants
16+ Years Developing Athletes

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Join athletes from Madisonville, Bryan-College Station, Huntsville, Centerville, Buffalo, Crockett, Navasota, and surrounding East Texas communities who trust Taylor Sports Performance for elite athlete development.

Our Story

Why Taylor Sports Performance Exists

Today's student-athletes face more challenges and distractions than ever before. Success requires more than talent alone.

Taylor Sports Performance was created to provide athletes with positive mentorship, structured development, and an environment that encourages growth, accountability, and excellence.

Our coaches focus on teaching fundamentals, athletic performance, leadership skills, and mental toughness while helping athletes understand the importance of hard work and consistency.

We believe every athlete has the potential to achieve greatness when given the right guidance and support.

Development Areas

What We Develop

Speed Development

Helping athletes improve explosiveness, acceleration, and game speed.

Strength Training

Building athletic power, durability, and confidence.

Football IQ

Teaching athletes how to understand and excel within the game.

Leadership

Developing young leaders who positively influence teammates and peers.

Character

Building integrity, accountability, discipline, and respect.

Mentorship

Providing guidance that extends beyond athletics and into life.

What We Believe

The Beliefs That Guide Our Coaching

These six core beliefs shape every part of our program — how we coach athletes, deliver mentorship, develop leaders, and build character-driven student-athletes prepared for college, community, and life.

Develop The Athlete, Not Just The Player

Our coaching develops the complete athlete — speed, strength, skill, mindset, and identity — so growth on the field is supported by growth as a person.

Build Confidence Through Preparation & Repetition

Mentorship and training are built on disciplined reps. Athletes leave prepared, sharp, and confident in what they've earned.

Emphasize Character, Discipline & Accountability

Leadership training starts with personal accountability. We hold athletes to a standard that builds trust on every team they join.

Support Athletes In Pursuing Their Goals

We provide recruiting education, skill development, and mentorship to support athletes as they pursue academic, athletic, and life goals. No scholarships, offers, or roster spots are guaranteed.

Use Sports To Teach Life Lessons & Leadership

Every drill, workout, and conversation is a teaching moment that translates into the classroom, the community, and future careers.

Honor God Through Service, Excellence & Impact

We coach with humility and use our platform to serve others — building athletes who make lasting impact wherever they go.

Impact

Building A Lasting Impact

The success of Taylor Sports Performance is not measured solely by wins, touchdowns, or statistics.

Our success is measured by the growth of the young men and women who come through our program.

We take pride in helping athletes become stronger students, better teammates, positive role models, and productive members of their communities.

Our mission is to leave every athlete better than we found them.

Serving Athletes Across East Texas

Serving East Texas Athletes

Taylor Sports Performance proudly serves student-athletes throughout East Texas and the Brazos Valley, including Madisonville, Bryan, College Station, Huntsville, Centerville, Buffalo, Crockett, Navasota, Fairfield, Teague, Mexia, Iola, Normangee, and North Zulch.

Our athlete development programs are designed to help young athletes improve speed, strength, agility, confidence, leadership, and overall athletic performance while preparing them for success both on and off the field.

We work with athletes participating in football, baseball, softball, basketball, volleyball, track and field, soccer, and other competitive sports, providing a positive environment focused on discipline, accountability, character development, and long-term success.

At Taylor Sports Performance, our goal is simple: develop complete student-athletes who become leaders in their schools, teams, communities, and future careers.

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Athlete Development

Speed training, leadership, mentorship, character, and accountability.

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Mission Statement

Read the official TSP mission and the core beliefs that drive everything we do.

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Athlete Profiles

Meet the student-athletes developing through Taylor Sports Performance.

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Community Impact

Discover how TSP supports athletes, schools, and communities beyond the game.

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Trusted By Families

Why Families Choose Taylor Sports Performance

Parents trust Taylor Sports Performance because we focus on more than athletic performance. Our programs emphasize discipline, accountability, leadership, confidence, mentorship, and character development while helping athletes reach their highest potential in sports and life.

Whether the goal is making a varsity roster, earning college recruiting opportunities, improving athletic performance, or becoming a stronger leader, our coaching philosophy centers on developing the complete student-athlete.

Sports Performance Training
Speed & Agility Development
Leadership & Character Building
Recruiting Guidance & Exposure
Multi-Sport Athlete Development
Positive Mentorship Environment
Athletes choosing Taylor Sports Performance for elite football training, speed and agility development, and recruiting preparation at a TSP athlete development combine in East Texas
Athletes from across East Texas choose TSP for football training, speed development, and recruiting preparation.

Sports Performance Training in Madisonville, Bryan, College Station & East Texas

Taylor Sports Performance provides athlete development, speed training, agility training, football training, recruiting support, and leadership development for athletes throughout Madisonville, Bryan, College Station, Huntsville, Centerville, Buffalo, Crockett, Fairfield, Teague, Mexia, Navasota, Iola, Normangee, North Zulch, and surrounding East Texas communities.

Athletes from across the region choose Taylor Sports Performance to gain a competitive advantage through proven training methods, mentorship, accountability, and character-focused coaching.

College Recruiting & Next-Level Development

Helping Athletes Reach The Next Level

Taylor Sports Performance helps student-athletes throughout East Texas pursue college recruiting opportunities through exposure, mentorship, and elite athlete development. Coach Taylor's Division I and NFL experience gives families a trusted guide through the recruiting process.

  • College recruiting exposure
  • Highlight film guidance
  • Leadership development
  • Character development
  • Communication with college coaches
  • Speed, agility, and football skills training

Explore our Athlete Profiles to meet the student-athletes developing through TSP, and visit our Recruiting Resources for guidance on highlight film, communication with coaches, and reaching the next level.

Chris Taylor Timeline

A Career Built On Championship Experience

From Big 12 Champion to NFL Draft selection to founder of Taylor Sports Performance — Coach Taylor's journey shapes how every athlete is developed today.

  1. 1998
    Big 12 Champion at Texas A&M

    Chris Taylor wins the Big 12 Championship as a Texas A&M wide receiver.

  2. 2001
    Selected in the NFL Draft

    Earned the opportunity to play professional football after a standout collegiate career.

  3. 2001–2005
    Professional Football Career

    Competed at the highest level of professional football in the NFL.

  4. 2008
    Began Athlete Development Coaching

    Transitioned from playing to mentoring and developing young athletes.

  5. 2010–Present
    Developing Athletes Across East Texas

    Built a reputation for shaping student-athletes through speed, skill, and character training.

  6. 2026
    Mentoring Athletes Across the Brazos Valley

    Taylor Sports Performance continues mentoring athletes throughout the Brazos Valley and East Texas.

FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Who is Chris Taylor?

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Chris Taylor is the founder and lead coach of Taylor Sports Performance. He is a former Texas A&M wide receiver, 1998 Big 12 Champion, and NFL Draft selection who has spent more than 16 years developing student-athletes throughout East Texas and the Brazos Valley.

Did Chris Taylor play college football?

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Yes. Chris Taylor played Division I football at Texas A&M University, where he was a member of the 1998 Big 12 Championship team and competed in historic rivalries including Texas A&M vs Texas.

Was Chris Taylor drafted into the NFL?

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Yes. Chris Taylor was selected in the NFL Draft following his college football career at Texas A&M and went on to play professional football before transitioning into athlete development and coaching.

What sports does Taylor Sports Performance train?

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Taylor Sports Performance trains athletes in football, baseball, softball, basketball, volleyball, track and field, soccer, and other competitive sports. Our programs focus on speed, agility, strength, athletic performance, leadership, and character development.

Where is Taylor Sports Performance located?

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Taylor Sports Performance is based in East Texas and proudly serves the Brazos Valley and surrounding communities, including Madisonville, Bryan, College Station, Huntsville, Navasota, and more.

What areas do you serve?

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We serve athletes throughout East Texas and the Brazos Valley, including Madisonville, Bryan, College Station, Huntsville, Centerville, Buffalo, Crockett, Navasota, Fairfield, Teague, Mexia, Iola, Normangee, and North Zulch.

How do I get started?

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Getting started is easy. Contact Coach Taylor through our contact page, call, or text to schedule an introduction. We'll discuss your athlete's goals and match them to the right athlete development or football training program.

Professional Affiliations

Recognized Professional Affiliations & Memberships

Coach Chris Taylor is committed to providing athletes with elite-level training, mentorship, and development opportunities. As a member of both the American Football Coaches Association (AFCA) and the National Football League Players Association (NFLPA), he stays connected to industry-leading coaching education, athlete advocacy, and professional development resources.

These affiliations reflect Taylor Sports Performance's commitment to excellence, integrity, and helping athletes maximize their potential both on and off the field. Through continued education, networking, and access to the latest performance strategies, Coach Taylor brings valuable insight and experience to every athlete he works with.

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American Football Coaches Association (AFCA)

Member — coaching education, ethics, and professional development

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National Football League Players Association (NFLPA)

Member — athlete advocacy, performance, and career development resources

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