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

    Director of Performance

    Performance Specialist

  • 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.

  • 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!

  • 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.