EAT
Our story
Book a sessionBuilt on excellence.
Dedication and a relentless pursuit of greatness — for every motivated athlete.
Mission
Elite development for every motivated athlete
Founded by Derek Kirkland with a singular vision: to provide elite-level athletic development to every motivated athlete regardless of background.
As a proud partner of Shooting Stars Basketball and the Jr. NBA, EAT delivers nationally recognized programming with a personal, community-first approach — from first-time trainees to college-bound recruits.
Founder & head trainer
Derek Kirkland
With over 5 years of elite training experience, Derek has developed athletes at every level — youth, high school, JUCO, and college — with a program built on testing, film, and honest evaluation.
What we stand for
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Excellence
Every rep counts. We coach the details that separate good from great.
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Dedication
Long-term development over quick fixes. We build athletes, not highlights.
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Community
Savannah first. Every athlete gets the same standard, regardless of background.
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Verified
Testing you can trust. Numbers that mean something to a coach.
Partners & affiliations
Shooting Stars Basketball·Jr. NBA Program·Collegiate Combine Network