Coach Sammy Cribb is a Certified Strength & Conditioning Specialist (C.S.C.S.) and a member of the National Strength & Conditioning Association with over 30 years of experience as a professional strength coach for athletes of all ages and levels -- professionals (NFL, MLB, UFC), collegiate (NCAA) and, most recently, high school and middle school athletes. He was a strength coach with the Houston Oilers/Tennessee Titans from 1996-2004.

Since having children, Coach Cribb has been investing his time and knowledge into youth athletics. He has been a coach for the Harding Academy Varsity and JV football teams, as well as for the HA wrestling team since 2012. He is also Harding’s Strength Coach. He and his wife, Emma, live in Nashville, TN, and are raising 2 children, Seby and Kira.

Coach Emma Cribb is a Certified Strength & Conditioning Specialist (C.S.C.S.) and a member of the National Strength & Conditioning Association (N.S.C.A.). She has over 20 years of experience as a certified personal trainer (American Council on Exercise). She is also a yoga instructor and Level 2 USA Cycling coach with over 12 years of experience coaching endurance runners, cyclists and triathletes.

Like her husband, Sammy, Emma  has also turned her attention toward working with young athletes. Alongside Sammy, she leads strength and conditioning programs for Harding Academy middle school boys and girls. She is also head coach of Harding’s mountain bike team. She is the athletic director and coach for track, cross-country and physical education at Akiva School, Nashville. She and her husband, Sammy, live in Nashville, raising 2 children, Seby and Kira.

Strength & Conditioning

One-on-one and small group

For athletes of any age and experience level who want to get stronger, faster, quicker and more powerful, we provide comprehensive programs and one-on-one or small group coaching sessions. We incorporate resistance training of all types to build strength and power. We also incorporate drills and exercises to improve running efficiency, quickness, speed and overall athleticism.

Fitness for Everyone

You don’t have to have athletic goals to seek a healthy, active and fit lifestyle. We provide the guidance and tools for men, women, boys and girls, of any age, who want to be fit. Whether the goal is weight loss, building endurance, strengthening bones, joints and muscles and improving overall quality of life, we can help you by making workouts challenging, but fun, progressing you at a pace that’s right for you.

Post rehabilitation

After an athlete is injured, it is vital to build strength and stability to protect the body and get the athlete back to training and competing. With a focus on properly rehabilitating the injured areas, we provide a comprehensive training plan to put the athlete back into the game, long term.

Coach Cribb Kids

Sports, games & entertainment for kids’ birthday parties, special events and day camps

If your kids love playing sports and games, we can bring the party to you, indoors or out. Your child chooses the games they want to play ahead of time, and we will bring all the equipment, referees, coaches, and prizes. We can also provide food, snacks and a party theme with balloons, plates and cups, and party favors for all the kids. Please complete the initial inquiry form at the bottom of the Contact page to receive a quote and get started. This will be a fun experience for the kids and a stress-free and economical endeavor for you. We are a family-run business and we know kids! More info.

Endurance Sports Coaching

Coach Emma Cribb is a former Cat 2 road, mountain and cyclocross bike racer, as well as triathlete and endurance runner. Whether your goal is your first 5k or being able to complete a 100 mile bike ride and beyond, you will be given a training program to fit your schedule, your goals and experience level.