Dave Brixius, the owner of Explosive Sports Performance, is a graduate of Bishop McDevitt High in Harrisburg, PA. Dave holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Health and Physical Education with a concentration in strength and conditioning. He is also certified by the National Strength and Conditioning Association as a Strength and Conditioning Specialist (CSCS).

Dave specializes in designing and implementing individual and team work out programs focusing on explosion, speed, strength, power, endurance and injury prevention. In addition to helping athletes improve their physical skills, he also works on the mental side of training to help athletes improve their mental toughness and work towards the goal of becoming the best individual they can be on and off the competition field.

Dave has served as the trainer for the Harrisburg Heat and the Harrisburg City Islanders helping them win the USL-2 championship in 2007 and runner-ups in 2011 & 2014. Dave also trains the Messiah men and women soccer teams, helping the men win the National title 2008, 09, 10, 12, 13 and women 2008, 09, 11, 12. Dave also serves as the Big 33 (football) and Big 26 (baseball) speed consultant. Dave has also helped numerous other individuals reach the professional ranks in their sport, as well as many others receiving full athletic scholarships to college.

From the moment you sign up at Explosive Sports Performance, you not only become a member of the gym but you become a member of the EXSP family. Dave’s passion in helping athletes and teams become unstoppable, and his solid foundation of how the human body works, will have your athletic abilities skyrocket to the next level. Dave’s rare and exclusive style of training will push you past your limits and leave you craving for more.

One of Dave’s many strengths lie in helping athletes overcome pain and injury as fast as possible. He focuses his attention on three main things to keep the body healthy and strong. Mobility, stability and being symmetrical are keys to all athletes being able to reach their full potential. He also has a passion for combine training in football and baseball. Helping athletes improve their 40 and 60 time, shuttle run, broad jump, med ball toss.