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Coach AJ

Coach LJ

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Coach AJ

Founder | President | Lead Soccer Trainer 

Antony “AJ” Santavy
Founder | Lead Trainer – GTA Sports
AJ Santavy is a next-level youth soccer trainer with 5+ years of private and small-group training experience, working with thousands of athletes from 2–3 year olds to current collegiate and professional players.
He holds a Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration (Sports Management) and has successfully managed and operated two sports performance companies. His background allows him to build structured development systems that produce real, measurable progress — not just busy sessions.
As a former elite youth player with Michigan Wolves and Vardar, an ODP State and Regional selection, and a National Top-3 finisher, AJ understands what high standards require. His high-level futsal experience shapes his emphasis on technical precision, quick decision-making, and advanced soccer IQ.
Parents choose AJ because his sessions combine accountability, confidence-building, and long-term athlete development in a professional, structured environment designed for real growth.
If your athlete is serious about improving, this is where progression begins.

Lester “LJ” Liston Jr.

Lead Football Performance Trainer – GTA Sports

Lester “LJ” Liston Jr. is a performance-driven football trainer whose foundation is built on discipline, leadership, and accountability developed through elite academic and athletic environments.

A graduate of Grand Blanc High School, LJ continued his development at Hargrave Military Academy, where structure, mental toughness, and personal responsibility were daily standards. He went on to compete at the Division I level for Rutgers University in the Big Ten Conference before finishing his collegiate career at Northern Michigan University, consistently performing at a high level while strengthening his adaptability and work ethic.

LJ’s playing experience at the collegiate level shapes his training philosophy — emphasizing preparation, physical execution, mental resilience, and competitive composure. His sessions focus on position-specific development, discipline under pressure, and building athletes who understand what high standards require.

Parents and athletes trust LJ because he develops more than football skill. He builds disciplined, accountable young men prepared to compete at the next level — on the field and in life.

Coach LJ

Coach Adrian

Adrian Bazemore

Speed & Performance Coach – GTA Sports

Adrian Bazemore is the Speed and Running Coach at GTA Sports, bringing elite track pedigree and nearly a decade of national-level athlete development experience.

Originally from Chesapeake, VA, Adrian competed at Mott Community College and later ran unattached at Michigan State. He earned professional football exposure through tryouts with the Hamilton Tiger-Cats and an invitation to Detroit Lions camp. He has trained for USA Indoor and Outdoor Track & Field Championships and is entering his 9th year coaching athletes who qualify for those national meets.

Elite Coaching Lineage

Adrian’s mentorship includes:
• Darryl Gatson – 1980 Olympic Team
• Victor Finch – 1996 Olympic Coach
• Brooks Johnson (1960 Olympian & world record coach)
• Randy Huntington – World-record jumps coach & elite sprint consultant

Certifications

• USA Track & Field Level 1
• USA Track & Field Level 2 (Jumps)
• NASM Sports Performance
• Advanced Strength & Conditioning education

Coach Adrian specializes in acceleration mechanics, sprint efficiency, explosive power, and position-specific speed development. His system is built on measurable performance gains and technical precision — giving athletes a true competitive edge.