Columbus Sports Performance Center

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Use the secure link above to setup your account, search for available sessions and/or make a payment. For questions, contact Chris Holt, strength & performance director, at 402-562-4607 or ctholt@columbushosp.org.

You can achieve the results you seek in your chosen sport with Columbus Sports Performance Center. We offer:

A science-based, results-driven training program.
Off-season, pre-season or in-season athlete programs.
Smaller groups of 10 athletes for high levels of coaching attention to each athlete.
Weekly use of laser timers and advanced technology to track vertical and horizontal power.
Staff expertise. We have trained hundreds of Division I athletes, along with hundreds of high school athletes who successfully transitioned to collegiate athletics. We are ready to help you take the next step in your athletic journey.
Multiple session times and unlimited attendance to help you get the most out of your program
Tangible progress reports for each athlete.

New pricing effective Jan. 1, 2026.

High-performance training groups

High-performance training groups are for athletes in junior high, high school and college. Athletes will receive individualized training based off baseline evaluations.

Current session - Winter session 2
Jan. 12-Feb. 19 | Monday-Thursday

Junior high: 4:30-5:30 p.m.
High school: 6-7 a.m., 5:30-6:30 p.m., or 6:30-7:30 p.m.

Athletes are allowed to attend a different group time with the desired age group based on athletes' and parents' schedules.

Cost is $270 per athlete for six weeks (may attend up to four sessions per week). A discounted rate of $220 is available for hospital employees or families registering more than one athlete. Annual memberships are also available for $880.

Upcoming session - Spring session 1
Feb. 23-April 2 | Monday-Thursday

Junior high: 4:30-5:30 p.m.
High school: 6-7 a.m., 5:30-6:30 p.m., or 6:30-7:30 p.m.

Adult fitness classes

Current session - Winter session 2
Jan. 12-Feb. 19 | Mondays, Tuesdays and Thursdays

5-5:45 a.m.
5:30-6:15 a.m.
Noon-12:45 p.m.

Upcoming session - Spring session 1
Feb. 23-April 2 | Mondays, Tuesdays and Thursdays

5-5:45 a.m.
5:30-6:15 a.m.
Noon-12:45 p.m.

This is a full-body fitness and strength building program designed for adults who want to improve their quality of life and overall health.

Cost is $110 per adult for six weeks. The cost of an annual membership to the adult fitness program is $840 for all eight programs.

Personal training

One-hour individual training sessions are available for athletes of all ages. The cost is as follows:

Non-masters

Non-masters, tier 1 personal training session - $50 per hour.
Non-masters, tier 1 personal training session, 10 sessions - $450
Non-masters, tier 1 personal training session, 20 sessions - $800
Non-masters, tier 1 personal training 30-minute sessions, 10 sessions - $250

Master coach

Master coach, tier 2 personal training session -$60 per hour.
Master coach, tier 2 personal training session, 10 sessions - $550
Master coach, tier 2 personal training session, 20 sessions - $1,040
Master coach, tier 2 personal training 30-minute sessions, 10 sessions - $300

Hospital employees or families enrolling multiple athletes will receive a training discount.

$400 (tier 1) or $495 (tier 2) for 10 sessions
$750 (tier 1) or $940 (tier 2) for 20 sessions

Small group training

Small group of two to four people, 10 sessions - $300
Small group of two to four people, 5 sessions - $170

Staff:

Chris Holt, MS, CSCS, CPT, USAW, HSSCC

Director of Columbus Sports Performance Center

Chris is a certified strength and conditioning coach with a Bachelor of Science degree in exercise science from the University of Texas at Arlington in Arlington, Texas. He also received his Master of Science degree in exercise physiology and human performance from A.T. Still University with the Arizona School of Allied Health in Mesa, Arizona. He holds his certified strength and conditioning specialist and personal trainer certifications from the National Strength and Conditioning Association, and his Level 1 Olympic Weightlifting certification from USA Weightlifting.

He has more than 15 years of coaching experience in various health and performance settings, including physical therapy, orthopedic medicine, the private sector, a city parks and recreation department, collegiate sports and high school. His most recent positions were the fitness and wellness coordinator for the City of Arlington Parks and Recreation Department, and general manager and senior performance coach for Athlete Training and Health.

Chris’ training philosophy is that movement is medicine. He believes everyone can have a healthy lifestyle regardless of age or skill. For instance:

Our elderly can lift weights and regain their independence.
Mobility and flexibility are essential to everyone.
Long-lasting holistic health starts with teaching our youth to explore and play.

Chris moved to Nebraska from Arlington, Texas, with his wife, two daughters and a zoo of pets. In his free time, he enjoys various board games, baseball, indoor and sand volleyball, video games and creating forts with his daughters.

Emma Williams, BS, HSSCC

Columbus Sports Performance Center assistant coach

Emma Williams received her bachelor's degree in exercise science — with a minor in coaching — from Wayne State College in Wayne, Nebraska. In summer 2023, she completed her college internship at Columbus Sports Performance Center (CSPC), where she received hands-on experience working with middle school and high school athletes.

As a strength and conditioning coach, Emma aims to improve athletic performance in her community and the surrounding areas, while also reducing the risk of injury. She plans to achieve her mission by coaching daily at CSPC, continuing to learn and develop as a coach, and educating athletes with credible information. Emma is now pursuing her master's degree in human performance and wellness management at Wayne State College.

Since she started working at CSPC, Emma has earned certifications as a high school strength coach (HSSCC), certified strength and conditioning specialist (CSCS) and USA Weightlifting coach. She coaches softball at the club and high school levels. In her free time, she enjoys spending time with family and friends, kayaking, fishing and participating in adult sports leagues.

Austin Shook, CSCS

Strength and performance coach

Austin Shook received his Bachelor of Science degree in health and fitness studies, with a minor in business administration, from Nebraska Wesleyan University in Lincoln, Nebraska, in 2018. The following year, he became certified as a strength and conditioning coach.

After graduating from college, Austin took on the role of head strength and conditioning coach at Nebraska Wesleyan, designing and implementing workout program for 14 sports teams. He has also worked as a personal trainer at a private training facility.

Austin says he is most excited about being a part of the Columbus community at Columbus Sports Performance Center. He truly believes CSPC is developing something special. In his free time, Austin enjoys woodworking, photography and videography, biking and snowboarding.

Frequently asked questions

Q: My son/daughter is currently playing a sport. Is this training okay for them?

A: Yes. Junior high, high school and college-aged athletes around the country are training in season. Research shows that in-season training can be very impactful for maintaining and/or improving muscular endurance, strength, power and joint stability and preventing injury. In-season athletes' programs are modified based on their practice/competition schedule and any training they receive at their school.

Q: My son/daughter doesn’t respond well when I try to help them with training. Is this something you can help with?

A: Absolutely, and this is something we see frequently. When a coach provides a structured environment with proper coaching, programming and teaching for a student-athlete and shows them tangible results, they typically fit right in. This is exactly what we will provide for your student-athlete at CSPC.

For additional questions about the program, please contact Christopher Holt, MS, CSCS, CPT, USAW, HSSCC, director of performance and training, at 402-562-4619, or visit us at 3912 38th St., Suite E in Columbus.