Sports Performance Training

Sports Performance Training

Train Elite. Perform Elite.

Sport Specific Training

Unlock your athletic potential with Bauer's Sport Specific Explosive Training program. This innovative training system is designed for athletes to target the specific needs of your sport to enhance performance and provide a competitive edge. The program focuses on developing explosive strength, agility, and power through tailored exercises that replicate the movements of your sport.

Our high-intensity training sessions are aimed at developing explosive power, muscle strength, and reaction time—essential components for success in any sport. Additionally, our comprehensive approach emphasizes strength, conditioning, and injury prevention.

  • Coach Canyon Bauer – Wide Receivers Coach | Sharks 7v7 Head Coach | Recruiting Combine Director | NFL Pro Day Prep | Director of Sports Performance | Youth 7v7 Passing League Director | Co-Founder – Bauer’s Elite Training Academy

    Coach Canyon Bauer is redefining football in South Dakota. As the Co-Founder of Bauer’s Elite Training Academy, he brings championship experience, elite-level performance, and a visionary approach to player development.

    A 3-year starting slot receiver at South Dakota State University, Coach Bauer played a key role in leading the Jacks to their first-ever FCS National Championship in 2022, as well as the MVFC title. Known for his toughness, precision, and football IQ, Bauer is a proven leader on and off the field.

    Before SDSU, Coach Bauer set the South Dakota All-Time Receiving Record and was named 2018 South Dakota Gatorade Player of the Year—solidifying himself as one of the most decorated high school receivers in state history.

    As Wide Receivers Coach and Head Coach of Sharks 7v7, Coach Bauer trains and mentors the next wave of elite playmakers. His focus on explosiveness, route discipline, and game-day confidence has made him a go-to coach for wideouts across the Midwest.

    He also serves as Director of Recruiting Combines, NFL Pro Day Prep, and Youth 7v7 Leagues under Bauer’s Sports Performance RX, giving athletes the tools, exposure, and coaching needed to dominate at every level—from youth to the pros.

    Coach Canyon Bauer and his team at Bauer’s Elite are the best in the Midwest. Whether you're chasing your first varsity start or prepping for the NFL, Coach Bauer delivers next-level development backed by real results.

    Train with a champion. Train with Coach Bauer.

  • Coach Peyton Buckley – Defensive Backs Coach | Sharks 7v7 Co-Defensive Coordinator | Pro Day Prep Coach | Sports Performance Coach – Bauer’s Sports Performance RX

    Coach Buckley is one of the Midwest’s rising stars in defensive development and performance training. A decorated standout from Augustana University, he brings championship experience, All-American honors, and elite-level defensive knowledge to Bauer’s Elite Training Academy.

    Player Accolades:

    • NSIC Champion

    • Team Captain – Augustana University

    • AFCA All-American – First Team

    • D2CCA All-American – Second Team

    • Academic All-America – First Team

    As Sharks 7v7 Co-Defensive Coordinator and Pro Day Prep Coach, Coach Buckley specializes in developing high-IQ, technically sound, and physically dominant defensive backs. His performance training sharpens speed, agility, and reaction time—giving athletes the edge they need to compete at the next level.

    Coach Buckley and the team at Bauer’s Elite are the best in the Midwest. Whether you're preparing for varsity, college, or the pros, he brings the tools, knowledge, and leadership to elevate your game.

    Train smart. Play fast. Lock it down with Coach Buckley.

2026 Pro Prep

  • Tucker Large

    S | Washington State | 2026

  • Gage Florence

    WR | Moorhead State | 2026

  • TJ Murray

    DB | Sioux Falls | 2026

  • Shane Dailey Jr

    WR | Nebraska Kearney | 2026

  • Joseph Sapp

    DB | Sioux Falls | 2026

  • Peyton Buckley

    S | Augustana | 2026