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About Tap Naples
At Total Athletic Performance Naples, we believe that with perseverance and commitment anyone can achieve their desired fitness results. Our team of qualified coaches is committed to providing personalized training to help people of all fitness abilities and athletic skill levels reach their potential. We are always looking for new ways to improve our fitness programs and offer our clients the best of what’s available in the sports performance, health, and fitness industries.
Why Us
Not everyone’s fitness journey is the same. But one thing that all athletic people have in common is that they work hard and train to be great. By taking an individualized approach to training, the coaches at TAP Naples provide a training experience that is both engaging and personal to bring out the athlete in everyone.
Our trainers use video analysis to analyze fitness performance and monitor progress, and we have an open door policy that allows clients to get the individualized attention they deserve.
Our Facility
TAP Naples has partnered with Academica Sanchez-Casal & Tennis Club to provide clients with the ideal training environment. The facility is located in Naples, FL on 20 acres of lush landscaping and natural lakes just off of Airport Pulling Road N.
The training complex includes:
- State of the art fitness center
- 37 championship clay courts: 10 lighted, 1 hard court
- Heated pool and whirlpool
- Locker rooms with sauna and steam
- Pro shop with Matchmaking services
- Spa services, including an array of massage therapy treatments
- 33,000 square foot club house
- Casual daily dining
- Wireless internet access
Our Trainers
When it comes to athletic performance, a great trainer can make all the difference in the world. The trainers at Total Athletic Performance are experienced and certified professionals that can help you take your fitness to the next level. We believe that athletes and those serious about getting fit learn in 3 different ways: doing, watching, and hearing. We incorporate all three of these aspects into our personalized coaching programs.
Derek Touchette, Owner and Trainer
Performance Enhancement Specialist (PES), U.S. Weightlifting Club Coach – Level 1 (USAW), USA Weightlifting Sports Performance Coach (USAW-SP), SPEED
Derek earned his Bachelor’s degree from Central Michigan University in Exercise Physiology with a Nutrition minor. He has four years of experience as a Performance Specialist at the IMG Academies. During his time at IMG, he prepared athletes for the NFL combine; worked with NFL, NBA, and MLB veterans and the MLS and WUSA teams; and trained the Under-17 Men’s National Soccer Team. He has had the opportunity to work under Loren Seagrave, one of the most renowned speed and sports performance coaches in the world, and Rana Rieder, one of the top USA track and field coaches. He also has experience advising all types of athletes in the area of nutrition, planning individual meals based on body and girth assessments. Derek is dedicated to the development of his athletes and other fitness enthusiasts, which is evident in the fact that many of the people he has trained are still playing at the professional level and return on a regular basis.
