Built from burnout. Designed for balance.
We’re Derrick and Ashley Ball, the coaches, parents, and partners who built Ballistic Performance to help people like you find strength, confidence, and balance in the middle of real life.
Our Story
We’ve lived the extremes. Now we coach the balance.
We started out like most coaches, all in. Training twice a day, chasing PRs, tracking every gram, and building our lives around fitness. Eventually, that intensity caught up to us. Our bodies hurt, our motivation faded, and we realized we weren’t living the life we were supposedly building strength for.
That breaking point is where Ballistic Performance began. We wanted to create a better way to train and eat, one that focused on long-term health, balance, and sustainability instead of extremes.
Then everything changed again. We became parents.
And suddenly, we understood what busy really meant. Late nights, early mornings, and days that revolved around someone else’s needs forced us to rethink everything we believed about fitness and nutrition. What used to work no longer made sense, and what mattered most wasn’t the perfect plan, it was the one we could actually follow.
That shift gave Ballistic its true purpose. Our approach evolved from theory to lived experience, from structured perfection to practical consistency. It became about helping parents like us build strength, confidence, and health that lasts, not by doing more, but by doing what matters better.
Our Mission
We help busy parents eat better and train smarter so they can look good, feel great, and thrive at home, at work, and in life.
We know what it’s like to juggle work, kids, and the constant pull of not enough time. We’ve been there, trying to keep up with fitness routines that don’t fit real life. That’s why Ballistic exists: to make fitness and nutrition simple, effective, and sustainable for parents who want results without the chaos.
Through personalized coaching, structured training, and practical nutrition guidance, we help you create habits that work in every season of life. No guilt, no extremes, no all or nothing. Just the structure, accountability, and support you need to show up for yourself and for the people who matter most.
What makes us different?
What we do and believe
Our Approach
It works because it's real
We combine personalized nutrition, evidence-based training, and sustainable habit coaching to help you make real change that lasts.
You’ll learn how to eat, train, and live in a way that feels good now and still works years from now.
Our approach helps you:
- Build strength and consistency without burnout
- Improve nutrition without restrictive rules
- Create habits that last beyond the program
- Feel confident, capable, and in control again
Our Values
What we believe
Family comes first.
Fitness should support your life, not take it over. It’s about showing up strong for the people who matter most.
Sustainability beats extremes.
Quick fixes fade. Real progress lasts because it’s built on consistency, not chaos.
Discipline creates freedom.
Structure isn’t restriction—it’s what allows you to live with confidence, balance, and control.
Coaching is connection.
True results come from relationships rooted in trust, accountability, and care.
Education drives empowerment.
We teach you the why behind what you do so you can take ownership of your health for life.
Meet your coaches.
The Ball family
Derrick Ball
Co-founder and Coach
With over 12 years in strength and conditioning, Derrick blends science-backed programming with real-world practicality. His goal is simple: help you train smarter, not harder, and build strength that serves your life outside the gym.
Education and Credentials:
- M.S. Health and Fitness
- B.S. Exercise Science
- NSCA Certified Strength & Conditioning Specialist (CSCS)
- Certified CrossFit Level 3 Trainer (CCFT)
- USA Weightlifting Level 1 Coach
- Precision Nutrition Level 1 Coach (Pn1)
Ashley Ball
Co-founder and Coach
Ashley’s background in exercise science and health education fuels her passion for helping parents simplify nutrition, master consistency, and rediscover confidence in their bodies. Her approach is rooted in empathy, education, and evidence.
Education and Credentials:
- M.S. Health and Physical Activity
- B.S. Exercise Science
- NSCA Certified Strength & Conditioning Specialist
- USA Weightlifting Level 1 Coach
- Precision Nutrition Level 1 Coach
- Healthy Steps Nutrition Mentorship Graduate
Ready to feel like yourself again?
Let’s build a plan that fits your real life and gets real results.
Email hello @trainballistic.com
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