Reviews 1 — CROSS TRAINING ATHLETICS

What people are saying

"CTA gives you the materials and platform to promote character in an organized and user-friendly way. It also provides a great opportunity to promote your program in the community and on social media!"

Ben Drake - Jamestown Athletic Director
"Singularly the best decision I have made as the Head Coach for over 36 years. Character for the individual is huge, but to have team Character, and kids that truly understand what it means to love a teammate, there is no price."

Jerry Smith - St. Francis High School Coach
"We started working with CTA 4 years ago. Our program has has tremendous amount of success both on and off the field as a result. I would highly recommend them to anyone looking to take their program to the next level."

Eric Valley - Medina Athletic Director
"CTA has been a part of our program for over 10 years. They continue to build relationships with our players and staff while encouraging and developing a high level of character and love."

Andy Close - Akron HS Coach
“CTA has brought out the best in our athletes. It has helped us to develop well-rounded men of character and I would enthusiastically recommend the CTA program to anyone.”

Ty Harper - CSP Coach
"The message CTA sends to athletes is one of importance and impact. Bringing their program to West Seneca was one of the first things i did when i was hired as athletic Director."

Marisa Fallacaro-Dougherty - West Seneca Athletic Director
"I am grateful our program has been able to partner with CTA. I highly recommend to any coach that wants to invest in his/her athletes and build a healthy culture."

Mike Reynolds - Titusville HS Coach
"Cross Training Athletics was instrumental in my development as a young A.d. in building and sustaining a championship culture. They are committed to helping athletes reach their true potential."

Dan Gill - Webb Athletic Director
"Their commitment to helping our young athletes both on and off the field has been nothing but a blessing to our program and community!"

Anthony Buono - Alden HS Coach
"The CTA program gives me the tools to effectively and intentionally get my athletes thinking about what it takes to be a complete athlete. It gives me a simple set of lessons to cover a range of character traits that will help my athletes succeed."

Carol Zirkle - Fredonia HS Coach
“The life lessons taught and reinforced on the field through CTA prepares our athletes for living a successful and meaningful life beyond football.”

Tom Langworthy - Jamestown HS Coach
" The NYSPHSAA recognized Cleveland Hill as the 2022-2023 Sportsmanship Promotion Banner Award Winner and I firmly believe it was in part because of the CTA Program.”

Jason Przybysz - Cleve Hill Athletic Director
"CTA has been a staple for our program by providing our athletes with valuable lessons that extend beyond the field. They have helped develop our athletes into well rounded individuals."

Mike Torrillo - Williamsville East HS Coach
“Cross Training Athletics aligns with our standards of helping grow young men into the best version of themselves as athletes and people."

Mike Cieslik - Orchard Park HS Coach
CTA has been an integral tool in helping us develop the whole student athlete at SUNY Niagara. They have made a deep impact with our athletes on and off the court.

Amanda Haseley - SUNY Niagara AD
“When looking across the field at the opposing sideline, I knew we always had an advantage against a team that wasn't using the Cross Training program.”

Jay Sirianni - Southwestern HS Coach and Section VI Chairman
"The Character based program gives us a solid platform to acknowledge all types of athletes, not just the superstar. It's a no brainer for us to use. We love this program."

Brian Hickson - Cheektowaga Athletic Director
"If your ultimate goal is to prepare your athletes for success beyond the playing field, CTA has the gameplan. It is one of the cornerstones of our program."

Jason Beckman - Amherst HS Coach
"It reminds kids what's really important in sports, and in life. I want my players to be strong character competitors and people. The program influences them in a positive way."

Julie Buccieri - Lancaster HS Coach
"CTA has been a part of our program since its creation in 2005. We have not missed a single year of working with them and will continue to do so. Cannot thank them enough."

Jeremy Zimmer - Sweet Home HS Coach
"For us, it is an essential part of what we are trying to do. It is the backbone of our programs and is the type of encouragement that young people need.

Pat Cauley - Hamburg Athletic Director
"CTA has helped our program at Iroquois capture the heart behind the jersey. This has led to our athletes achieving great success beyond the scoreboard!"

Rob Pitzonka - Iroquois HS Coach
"Cross Training Athletics provides our student athletes with a foundation to make productive choices both on and off the diamond."

Mark Waple - Lewiston Porter HS Coach
"I love having the program here at Frewsburg. I believe every student in the school should be involved in the messaging they bring."

Terry Grey - Frewsburg Athletic Director
"Cross Training Athletics provides my guys with the tools to build a character culture and to be teammates others can count on."

Mark Dirienzo - Depew HS Coach
"Cross Training Athletics has given my girls a great resource to further develop their interpersonal skills and create stronger bonds with their teammates."

Rachel Donner - West Seneca East HS Coach
"Outstanding program and a great tool to get my student athletes thinking about character and how important it is in their daily lives."

Jeff Martin - Kenmore West HS Coach
CTA helped build the character of my athletes both on and off the field. The program is a great tool to improve team chemistry and unity.

Travis Denman - Williamsville South HS Coach
CTA truly epitomizes the role we play as leaders in athletics and our communities. The lessons learned not ony impact the character of your athletes but drive positive team culture and create a sense of unity.

John Alessandra - Kenmore East HS Coach
"Partnering with CTA has been an enormous part of our programs success. With CTA's help and guidance, we are building young men who love the game, but also understand the importance of community, citizenship, and love."

Jim Duprey - Pioner HS Coach

We Serve over 50 school districts and have worked with coaches and athletes in:

Baseball
Boys Basketball
Girls Basketball
Cheerleading
Boys Cross Country
Girls Cross Country

Football
Field Hockey
Golf
Boys Ice Hockey
Girls Ice Hockey
Boys Lacrosse

Girls Lacrosse
Boys Soccer
Girls Soccer
Softball
Swimming
Tennis

Boys Track and Field
Girls Track and Field
Unified Basketball
Unified Bowling
Girls Volleyball
Wrestling

Want to speak with our coaches or AD’s? We will gladly put you in contact with any of them!

"CTA gives you the materials and platform to promote character in an organized and user-friendly way. It also provides a great opportunity to promote your program in the community and on social media!"

"Singularly the best decision I have made as the Head Coach for over 36 years. Character for the individual is huge, but to have team Character, and kids that truly understand what it means to love a teammate, there is no price."

"We started working with CTA 4 years ago. Our program has has tremendous amount of success both on and off the field as a result. I would highly recommend them to anyone looking to take their program to the next level."

"CTA has been a part of our program for over 10 years. They continue to build relationships with our players and staff while encouraging and developing a high level of character and love."

“CTA has brought out the best in our athletes. It has helped us to develop well-rounded men of character and I would enthusiastically recommend the CTA program to anyone.”

"The message CTA sends to athletes is one of importance and impact. Bringing their program to West Seneca was one of the first things i did when i was hired as athletic Director."

"I am grateful our program has been able to partner with CTA. I highly recommend to any coach that wants to invest in his/her athletes and build a healthy culture."

"Cross Training Athletics was instrumental in my development as a young A.d. in building and sustaining a championship culture. They are committed to helping athletes reach their true potential."

"Their commitment to helping our young athletes both on and off the field has been nothing but a blessing to our program and community!"

"The CTA program gives me the tools to effectively and intentionally get my athletes thinking about what it takes to be a complete athlete. It gives me a simple set of lessons to cover a range of character traits that will help my athletes succeed."

“The life lessons taught and reinforced on the field through CTA prepares our athletes for living a successful and meaningful life beyond football.”

" The NYSPHSAA recognized Cleveland Hill as the 2022-2023 Sportsmanship Promotion Banner Award Winner and I firmly believe it was in part because of the CTA Program.”

"CTA has been a staple for our program by providing our athletes with valuable lessons that extend beyond the field. They have helped develop our athletes into well rounded individuals."

“Cross Training Athletics aligns with our standards of helping grow young men into the best version of themselves as athletes and people."

CTA has been an integral tool in helping us develop the whole student athlete at SUNY Niagara. They have made a deep impact with our athletes on and off the court.

“When looking across the field at the opposing sideline, I knew we always had an advantage against a team that wasn't using the Cross Training program.”

"The Character based program gives us a solid platform to acknowledge all types of athletes, not just the superstar. It's a no brainer for us to use. We love this program."

"If your ultimate goal is to prepare your athletes for success beyond the playing field, CTA has the gameplan. It is one of the cornerstones of our program."

"It reminds kids what's really important in sports, and in life. I want my players to be strong character competitors and people. The program influences them in a positive way."

"CTA has been a part of our program since its creation in 2005. We have not missed a single year of working with them and will continue to do so. Cannot thank them enough."

"For us, it is an essential part of what we are trying to do. It is the backbone of our programs and is the type of encouragement that young people need.

"CTA has helped our program at Iroquois capture the heart behind the jersey. This has led to our athletes achieving great success beyond the scoreboard!"

"Cross Training Athletics provides our student athletes with a foundation to make productive choices both on and off the diamond."

"I love having the program here at Frewsburg. I believe every student in the school should be involved in the messaging they bring."

"Cross Training Athletics provides my guys with the tools to build a character culture and to be teammates others can count on."

"Cross Training Athletics has given my girls a great resource to further develop their interpersonal skills and create stronger bonds with their teammates."

"Outstanding program and a great tool to get my student athletes thinking about character and how important it is in their daily lives."

CTA helped build the character of my athletes both on and off the field. The program is a great tool to improve team chemistry and unity.

CTA truly epitomizes the role we play as leaders in athletics and our communities. The lessons learned not ony impact the character of your athletes but drive positive team culture and create a sense of unity.

"Partnering with CTA has been an enormous part of our programs success. With CTA's help and guidance, we are building young men who love the game, but also understand the importance of community, citizenship, and love."

We Serve over 50 school districts and have worked with coaches and athletes in: