About T1
WHO IS T1? Tier 1 Performance is an elite baseball performance program for athletes who desire growth. Our program is geared to build the whole athlete - emphasizing the importance of speed, strength, mobility, mindset, character, nutrition and the fundamentals. Though we are known for our first-in-class strength program, we also offer individualized nutrition, hitting and pitching programs throughout the year. We are located in Edina, MN and we welcome all baseball athletes from all ages, stages, teams and locations.
WHO DOES T1 WORK WITH? Baseball athletes ages 10-18
WHAT DOES T1 LOOK LIKE? T1 is a results-focused baseball performance training program. Athletes train in a group environment with other purpose-driven (dedicated) athletes for one hour/day, 2-4 times per week. Despite the group environment, our athlete-specific programming ensures each athlete has a personalized program. Within each training session, athletes can expect to cover: Movement Prep / Dynamic Warm-Up, Speed & Agility, Plyometrics, Strength Training, Arm Care, and Mobility / Soft Tissue Circuit.
WHEN DO T1 SESSIONS TAKE PLACE? T1 offers quarterly training programs throughout the year (Winter, Spring, Summer, Fall). These programs are 8-14 weeks in length depending on the time of year. As a results driven program, we’ve discovered 8-14 weeks to be the minimum commitment for athletes to put on size, become stronger, and more explosive.
WHERE IS T1 LOCATED? 6805 Shady Oak Road, Eden Prairie, MN 55344
WHY SHOULD I TRAIN WITH T1? At T1, our mission is to create an empowering environment to challenge baseball athletes to grow. T1 would be a great fit for you if you are interested in growing in any/all of the following areas:
o Body awareness, improving strength, conditioning, and mobility
o Working hard, being consistent, training with purpose, commitment, and being addicted with the process.
o Building self-awareness and self-control
o Understanding who you are, your impact and your importance
WHERE DID T1 COME FROM? T1 originated in 2015 in a small warehouse in Lino Lakes, MN by Owner, Cody Beam. Cody has a heart to lead aspiring baseball athletes and over the years, has worked with over 1,000+ baseball athletes ages 8-24 years old throughout Minnesota. T1 is a family-run business led by Cody and Katie Beam.
“NOT EVERYONE HAS THE APPETITE FOR GREATNESS. WE ARE THE HUNGRY ONES.”
#TR1BE
Head Strength Coach
JACOB KOUNESKI - Head Strength Coach, Head Nutrition Coach
“The first step in achieving the life you want is accepting ownership of the life you currently have. For the vast majority of decisions, you are behind the wheel. You control where you’re going, and how quickly you get there. Your experience is ultimately your own; the moment you reject responsibility for your position, you surrender ownership of your path.” - Kouneski
Jakob’s Bio:
Hometown: Minneapolis, MN
Fun Facts:
Amateur body builder with aspirations of turning pro.
Loves to cook!
Baseball Background:
- College catcher at NIACC, UNC- Charlotte and Missouri Baptist University (MBU)
- Won 3 conference titles and 2 conference tournament titles
-3x first-team all-conference selection, Gold Glove award winner, selected to the Champions of Character team, was Academic All-Region Honoree
Strength Background:
-Lead strength coach for MBU Baseball and football teams.
-MN Twins Strength Intern for St. Paul Saints
-Masters degree in exercise physiology and human performance.
-CSCS Certified
Assistant Strength Coach
BEEK KITZMAN - Assistant Strength Coach
“You get out what you put in”
Beek’s Bio:
Hometown: Osseo, MN
College:
- Northeast CC / Bradley University
Head Hitting Coach
JACK MAUSSER - Head Hitting Coach
Two Quotes I Live By:
“Fall down 7 times, stand up 8” + “You can worry about something or your can pray about it but you can’t do both”
Jack’s Bio:
Hometown: Golden Valley, MN
Likes cooking, watching movies and played the baritone
College:
- NIACC - Baseball Athlete
- Iowa Central - Baseball Athlete
- D1 Charleston Southern - Baseball Athlete
Head Pitching Coach
SAM COOPER - Head Pitching Coach
“Proper fuel maximizes results in training, allows consistent efforts in practice and ultimately, optimizes performance on the field. My goal is to educate athletes and their families on how to eat to become the best player possible.” - Coach G
Sam’s Bio:
Hometown: Pella, Iowa
College:
- University of Iowa - Football Athlete - B.S. Degree
- University of Minnesota State, Mankato - Graduate program
