Nate Bandy
Facility Coordinator
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As facility coordinator of D1 Chattanooga, Nate oversees the day-to-day operations of the facility and is responsible for facilitating the D1 training programs and techniques, managing facility personnel and directing special events and marketing. Nate also acts as the liaison for D1, maintaining relationships with clients, parents, schools, club sports and community leaders.

- Bachelor's degree in Psychology (University of Tennessee Chattanooga)
- Played football at University of Tennessee Chattanooga
- Went to training camp with Tennessee Titans after graduation
- Played for the Scottish Claymores, an NFL Europe team
- Played for several arena football teams

Anna Connell
Operations Manager

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As operations manager of D1 Chattanooga, Anna’s primary role is managing D1's  membership program, including all customer relations and service. Anna also assists in the management of the day-to-day operations of the facility, including marketing and sales.

Aaron Beasley
Strength & Speed Coach


As a strength & speed coach, Aaron is responsible for assisting D1 athletes become faster, stronger and more agile, while also building character. He instills the D1 training philosophy by properly implementing and teaching training programs and techniques. 

Thomas Burge
Strength & Speed Coach


As a strength & speed coach, Thomas is responsible for assisting D1 athletes become faster, stronger and more agile, while also building character. He instills the D1 training philosophy by properly implementing and teaching training programs and techniques.
- Bachelor's degree in Exercise Science (Guilford College)
- Played basketball at Guilford College
- Team made it to the Elite 8 in the NCAA Tournament

Brenton Davenport
Strength & Speed Coach


As a strength & speed coach, Brenton is responsible for assisting D1 athletes become faster, stronger and more agile, while also building character. He instills the D1 training philosophy by properly implementing and teaching training programs and techniques.

Mac Gambill
Strength & Speed Coach


As a strength & speed coach, Mac is responsible for assisting D1 athletes become faster, stronger and more agile, while also building character. He instills the D1 training philosophy by properly implementing and teaching training programs and techniques.

Chris Johnson
Strength & Speed Coach


As a strength & speed coach, Chris is responsible for assisting D1 athletes become faster, stronger and more agile, while also building character. He instills the D1 training philosophy by properly implementing and teaching training programs and techniques.
 

Eric Kinslow
Strength & Speed Coach


As a strength & speed coach, Eric is responsible for assisting D1 athletes become faster, stronger and more agile, while also building character. He instills the D1 training philosophy by properly implementing and teaching training programs and techniques.

Frank Murphy
Strength & Speed Coach


As a strength & speed coach, Frank is responsible for assisting D1 athletes become faster, stronger and more agile, while also building character. He instills the D1 training philosophy by properly implementing and teaching training programs and techniques.
 
- Voted All American in high school in Jacksonville, Fla.
- Inducted in to the Jr. College Hall of Fame
- Attended Kansas State University
- Voted pre-season Big 12 Newcomer of the Year
-Drafted by the Chicago Bears
- Played for other NFL, CFL and UFL teams

Rob Nix
Strength & Speed Coach


As a strength & speed coach, Rob is responsible for assisting D1 athletes become faster, stronger and more agile, while also building character. He instills the D1 training philosophy by properly implementing and teaching training programs and techniques.
 

Kevin Shipley
Recruiter

Kevin is a recruiting coordinator for D1 Chattanooga. He acts as a liaison for D1, educating the public about D1’s mission and how D1 can benefit them through training programs and therapy services. He is also responsible for developing and cultivating relationships with clients, parents, schools, club sports and community
leaders.