About Us

Who We Are

Our Story

Stephens Relentless Academy (SRA) was officially formed by Desman Stephens in 2024 when he partnered with Aaron Byrd of Next Level Training- We have a shared passion and relentless work ethic for developing & sharpening athletes’ knowledge of the game as well their physical skill set. This organization was rooted from a Father & Son unconditional LOVE for the gridiron! Stephens Relentless Academy was founded on Desman Sr.’s sincere passion to develop his son (Des II)- by instilling a solid foundation based on technique, fundamentals, knowledge and a “By Any Means” Mentality.

We are a premier technical training company that focuses on all aspects of technical development for athletes of all ages and skill levels. Developing athletes through a wealth of knowledge, unmatched training methods with superior attitude & effort is the creed!

Did You Know

Did you know that Desman Stephens has passionately trained youth league aged athletes to collegiate athletes for over 15 years and produced athletes that showcased their talent throughout multiple NCAA Power 5 Conferences such as Big Ten and many others.

Did You Know

Did you know that Relentless Academy has had the opportunity to train and develop multiple collegiate athletes and worked alongside former/ current NFL players and coaches in various capacities (coached, trained, camps, etc).

Did You Know

Did you know that Relentless Academy trains both male and female athletes who participate in a multitude of Sports such as Lacrosse, Soccer, Basketball, Softball, Baseball and many more!

OUR PHILOSOPHY

We believe that in order to make your athlete the best player they can be we must provide the most qualified trainers possible. Relentless Academy shares the NLT philosophy and passion for taking athletes above and beyond by providing them an opportunity to learn from qualified trainers with various levels of experience ranging from NCAA D-1 and Pro.

Our trainers must not only be able to demonstrate and teach proper technique, but respect as well by emphasizing teamwork and good sportsmanship and always modeling that same behavior. We make it our mission to share our passion and knowledge of football to help develop a new generation of athletes.

OUR METHODS

At Relentless Academy we offer individualized and specialized programs for boys and girls, at least 8 years old and/or any skill level. From eight-year-old beginners, to players representing their region of the country on High School All-American Teams, to athletes training for professional tryouts, we provide an intense and challenging training program while maintaining a fun and enjoyable learning environment.

We are confident that our training program brings out the best in each individual athlete and provides them with the best opportunity to reach their full potential.

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