The Forge Way
At The Forge, we are proud members of an exceptionally strong and vibrant athletic community. We established this academy not to replace, but to complement the elite athletic programs and professional training already thriving around us. Our mission is to add a unique, foundational layer to the existing local athletic excellence.: specialized training led by career educators.
We are career educators, parents, and elite coaches passion-driven to foster a lifelong love for movement, mental fortitude, and long-term health. At The Forge Using our unique, structured pipeline—The Forge Way—we take the proven training methods we have refined over years of athletic and educational leadership and offer them in a focused, small-group environment. Our goal is to build the physical and mental toughness that ensures our athletes not only succeed on the field today but are built to last a lifetime.
Our Shared Philosophy - Winning is a Process
Winning isn’t just the goal; it’s the natural outcome of the correct process. We established The Forge to use our deep expertise in education and competitive sport to teach children that movement is a fundamental joy and a sustainable way to manage stress and maintain life-long fitness.
Whether your child is striving for an elite competitive edge or simply seeking confident movement and lifelong fitness, The Forge is their home. Our 4-Phase methodology is our commitment to transforming raw potential into resilient, strategic, and high-performance leaders.
Meet The Coaches
AZ State Champion Wrestler | Collegiate Football | Career Varsity Head Coach
As a former Arizona State Champion Wrestler who also competed in collegiate football, Coach Workman brings a deep understanding of athletic development to every session. With a decade of head coaching leadership across multiple high school and junior high programs, Coach Workman is a proven leader. His deep understanding of athletic development is further validated by his experience teaching physical education and weightlifting. This allows him to see the full scope of athletic growth, effectively coaching everything from basic mobility to elite-level strategy.
Coach TR Workman
Former Collegiate Assistant Coach | CAA Coach of the Year, 2017 | Career Varsity Head Coach
With nearly two decades of coaching experience, Coach Workman has a proven track record of elite leadership and technical precision. As a former Collegiate Assistant Coach and Teacher, she leverages this expertise to ensure every Forge session is structured, safe, and focused on mastering core movement. Recognized as the 2017 CAA Coach of the Year, her strategy and implementation of winning program methodology transforms raw talent into resilient, high-performance athletes.