“I met James as a fellow coach at New Mexico Jr College. His expertise in coaching was evident in the interactions I observed between him and his team. His team was one of the most disciplined and successful. He coached with excellence and led by example—he is one of the most fit individuals I’ve ever met. His knowledge of and passion for exercise physiology, mental toughness, and leadership was evident. Because of this, I knew he could help me with my personal athletic goals. I am a professional calf roper. When I began training with James, he knew very little about this sport. I was very impressed with his willingness and ability to study videos and analyze the motor patterns used in my event, then he catered every exercise (mentally and physically) to improve and expand my mobility, muscle control, strength, etc needed to further improve and maximize my skill set. The workouts he created for me were not cookie cutter workouts. Each workout was intentionally planned to meet and address my specific goals. This helped me achieve progress more quickly. Also, as I trained with him and shared competition experiences, it became clear that he had much more to offer than just physical training. Due to his personal experience as a professional athlete and a coach, he is able to guide and coach through mental obstacles as well. I truly can’t say enough good things about him! I look forward to continuing my work with James, I have confidence that he will help me reach my goals, physically and mentally!”
-Clay, Professional Calf Roper (New Mexico)
“The first thing that pops into my mind about Coach Berry is.. What a guy. I played 3 semesters for his college golf team and man my game improved a lot. He showed me many things in the short game area, but besides golf, the biggest impact was on my life. It was not easy being on a different continent and speaking a different language. I could talk to Coach about anything and the way he carries himself inspired me. The work ethic and professionalism impressed me and even after years there are still moments where I think about the things he taught me. He’s a great coach and knows how to be a leader.”
“I played college golf under Coach Berry my sophomore year in college. I would say this was one of the most productive years in my development as a golfer and person. As a golfer Coach Berry taught me what was needed to make it to the next level and the dedication needed to reach the goals I had set out for myself. His knowledge on Biomechanics, strength and conditioning are second to none from what I have come across in the industry. His own experiences during his playing days allows Coach to discuss various pathways tailor made to individual circumstances and preferences to make a career out of the game of golf which is something I personally found very beneficial. The most pleasing aspect about my year with Coach Berry was without a doubt the interest he took in my development as a person. Coach was always pushing me to become the best version of myself. Whether that be in the class room, on the golf course, in the weight room or in general life. With being so far from home Coach Berry was someone I often leant on for advice during my Sophomore year. I always knew Coach was going to give me his honest feedback and advice regardless of whether it was what I wanted to hear or not, which is full credit to him and the respect he has for his students.”
— Jordi, NCAA & NJCAA Golfer (Australia)
“James Berry is a very punctual and well-organised professional. He is a well rounded coach and can work with all levels of golf. I believe his strength in coaching is short game and putting but can help with technique, driving, iron play and also course management. He is very experienced in playing at high levels as he has played professional and has strong college background. He also brings golf back to the gym as he understands the body and how it works with his college studies in kinesiology and sports exercise science. He will also be able to help in getting your body in shape as he is qualified gym instructor and can help you build your program to suit your needs.”
— Liam, NCAA & NJCAA Golfer (Scotland)
“I highly recommend James Berry if you’re looking for a personal trainer. He helped me gain the strength and stamina I needed and I had complete confidence in him. If he told me I was ready for something more difficult, I knew I could do it. I have not found anyone as knowledgeable and professional as Coach Berry.”
-JoAnn, Community Member (New Mexico)
“I was with Coach Berry for the first two years of my college golf career. He was my official golf coach at the time, as I did not have one back home in Scotland. Whenever I had a problem, I would go to him and he would analyse my swing carefully and tell me what I needed to do to improve. All the tips and advice he gave me worked very well. He never made me leave a session with more than one thing to work on, so he kept it really simple and easy to understand. As a coach, he’s a really nice person and will always be honest with you. When we were in the gym, he knew what exercises helped the golf swing and what he would not recommend. This meant I was able to gain muscle and still perform to my best on the golf course. At the beginning of my college career my mental game was not the greatest, I used to be angry when I missed greens, putts or if I played well but scored poorly. James was always there to put me back in my place and work through each and every situation. I have moved universities now but I still keep in touch with James, and I still classify him as my coach. James had every skill in the book that will make you become a better golfer and a better person.”
“Where do I start, I worked with Coach Berry from 2016-2018 and it was a great time! Not only did I improve on the course but I also inherited skills that helped me off the course. Coach Berry is a very understanding coach and will accommodate any of your personal needs. Coach and I worked closely on goal creation and process development and he kept me accountable along the way. This was a very enjoyable process and I would advise anyone who wants to improve as a golfer and person, to work alongside Coach Berry. It will be good fun and you’ll see immediate improvements!”
-Ryan, NCAA & NJCAA Golfer (England)
“Working out with Coach Berry is truly a special experience that I have been extremely fortunate to partake in for the last few months. Not only does Coach have a workout curated to your needs with both instruction and correction included, but he provides all the necessary high quality equipment as well (I see you Ole Saulty). I have already seen desired changes to my body and feel so much stronger. Coach is a well studied and experienced trainer, and when you walk (or stumble) out of his gym you know your body got just what it needed!”
-Jake, Community Member (New Mexico)
I’ve been working out with Coach Berry for almost 5 months! Such a wonderful experience! Walk in each day to a full body, thoughtful workout- targeting areas that need help. I can see changes in my strength and physique. Coach Berry has so much knowledge on fitness and health!” 5⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
