Championship experience. Lifelong impact.

The team
behind PROOF.

Elite performance knowledge made practical for every pickleball player.

Our purpose

Pro-level thinking without the intimidation.

PROOF Pickleball delivers the energy and expertise of an elite training camp in a fun, easy-to-follow, interactive program.

We fill a crucial training gap with a holistic approach that helps players dominate on the court, improve overall fitness, enhance athleticism in daily life, and stay injury-free. The method matches pickleball's spirit: social, accessible, and always evolving.

Meet the founders

A team built for performance.

01

Author · Trainer · Co-founder

Kurt Brungardt

Kurt is a bestselling author and certified personal trainer who has written twelve books on health, physical culture, and sports. His work includes The Complete Book of Abs, The Complete Book of Core Training, and The Running Revolution with Dr. Nicholas Romanov. He has trained clients of all ages and fitness levels, including people living with Parkinson's.

02

Four-time NBA Champion · Hall of Fame Coach

Mike Brungardt

Mike served as head strength and conditioning coach for the San Antonio Spurs for 17 years, including four championship seasons. He was inducted into the USA Strength Coaches Hall of Fame in 2011 and is CEO of PROOF Athletic Training.

03

BAM Co-founder · Performance Coach

Brett Brungardt

Brett co-founded Basic Athletic Measurement, a leader in standardized testing and data acquisition for professional, college, and youth sports. He has trained NBA MVPs, dunk champions, Cy Young Award winners, NFL players, and Olympians, and coached with the Dallas Mavericks, University of Washington, Beijing Ducks, University of Kentucky, University of Wyoming, and University of Houston.

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