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New ETS performance coach outlines program at Austin schools
Summary
ETS performance coach Sam Pribil described individualized training, testing methods and expanded access since August 2025; the board discussed capacity and middle-school pathways.
Sam Pribil, identified in the meeting as the new performance coach working with Austin student-athletes through ETS, described the program’s goals and methods: individualized coaching, in-season and off-season schedules, and regular performance testing.
"Our mission is to build better athletes and build better people," Sam Pribil said, explaining that ETS emphasizes character development, leadership and accountability as part of daily sessions. He described testing methods (laser timing and spreadsheets) and local plans to use semester evaluations and junior athlete pathways that include middle schools.
Pribil said the Austin partnership began in August 2025 and focuses on accessibility so students who cannot afford private gym memberships can still access structured sport-performance training. Board members asked about capacity and scheduling; school staff noted one site (Ellis) is capped at 26 participants and the program coordinates schedules with team coaches to avoid conflicts.
Pribil also proposed community education nights and offered to let parents and coaches observe training sessions to demystify programming and build coach collaboration.
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