ABOUT TRIBE

Our Mission

At TRIBE, our mission is simple: to cultivate strength, connection, and excellence — in performance and in life. We believe that when people are supported by a strong community, they go further, push harder, and grow beyond what they thought was possible.

Whether you're an athlete pushing for the next level, a parent striving for longevity and vitality, or someone recovering from injury — this is your TRIBE.

What We Offer

TRIBE is a fusion of elite performance training and evidence-based physical therapy, designed to support your entire health and performance journey.

  • Performance Training
    Individualized programs built around your goals, sport, and lifestyle — designed by doctors and coaches who understand movement, mindset, and metrics.

  • Physical Therapy & Recovery
    Movement based solutions, hands-on treatment, injury prevention, and recovery strategies rooted in science and delivered with care.

  • Tribe
    More than a name, TRIBE is a place where people show up for one another — where growth is a shared pursuit and every win is celebrated together.

Train & Recover With Tribe

TRIBE isn’t just a place — it’s a movement.
Come train. Come heal. Come grow.
Come find your TRIBE.

Meet the Team

  • Dr. Derrek Nye

    Owner

    Doctor of Physical Therapy / Performance Specialist

  • Christian Ballard

    Owner

    Perforamnce Specialist

  • JJ Figueroa

    Performance Specialist

  • Lance Pace

    Performance Specialist

  • Christian is an Athletic Performance Specialist with over a decade of experience developing athletes across all levels. He opened his first training facility in 2017 and quickly expanded to multiple locations throughout the DFW Metroplex. Since 2020, he has continued to lead athlete development programs while serving in executive and leadership roles focused on performance, growth, and mentorship.


    Christian specializes in training rotational, overhead, speed, and power athletes. Christian trains over 100 athletes weekly, including MLB All-Stars and Olympic athletes. His dedication to excellence has led him to earn numerous certifications across the Athletic Performance field (CSAC, CPPS 2, PN1, FRC, and more).


    Christian lives in Aledo with his wife Brittany and their three children, Ella, Lyla, and Grayson. They love sports and the outdoors, and he's excited to train his kids and their peers in the community for years to come!

  • Derrek is a fellowship-trained Doctor of Physical Therapy specializing in sports rehab and human performance. A U.S. Army Ranger, he served nine years in the infantry and scout reconnaissance, and completed one combat tour to Afghanistan amongst numerous other achievements and accolades.

    After earning his Doctorate in Physical Therapy, Derrek pursued a fewllowhip in sports and orthopedic manual therapy, a distinction held by less than 3% of physical therapists. He has worked with a diverse range of athletes, including Super Bowl MVPs, NFL Pro Bowlers, MLB All-Stars, Olympians, and more.

    Derrek is not only a clinician, but an educator. He currently serves as a lead faculty member for Institute of Athlete Regeneration.

    Outside of work, Derrek enjoys time with his best friend and wife Brittany, daughter Remi, and son Riggs. He is also an avid bow hunter and a lover of all things outdoors.

  • JJ is a professional baseball player turned performance coach. Over the last five years he has specialized in training baseball and softball players, including numerous MLB, MILB, College and high school athletes. 

    JJ obtained his bachelor’s degree from the University of Texas at El Paso, and now resides in Fort Worth. CSCS certified through NSCA. He enjoys playing golf and pickle ball on his free time. He is ready to step in and help build the next generation of athletes at TRIBE.

  • Lance is a Strength & Performance Coach from Southeast Texas. Lance played Wide Receiver for the University of Louisiana's Ragin' Cajuns. He went on to be an Assistant Strength & Conditioning Coach for Texas Tech University's football program from 2016-2018, learning from outstanding Strength & Conditioning Coaches such as Rusty Whitt, Jeffery Earls, Scott Salwasser, and Adam Hymel, while earning his Masters Degree. During this time he has worked with athletes that have gone on to compete at a professional level including the NFL, CFL, XFL, Arena Football League, & USA Flag Football National Team.


    Lance is a certified USA Weightlifting Sports Performance Coach (2016-current), Tactical Training Systems Certified Coach, Adult & Pediatric AED & First Aid Certified through American Red Cross.


    Lance has provided training to middle school & high school athletes, college athletes, professional athletes, UFC & PFC MMA fighters, rodeo athletes, local law enforcement officers, Sheriff's Department Deputies, Texas DPS State Troopers, fire fighters, other first responders, and business GMs & CEOs.


    Outside of training, Lance enjoys spending time with his loved ones, family, and dog. Most of his free time is spent getting lost in the outdoors, eating BBQ, fishing, hunting, welding, & yard maintenance.

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