Training Programs

Training Programs at Creative Dynamic Sports

At Creative Dynamic Sports (CDS) in Cumming, GA, we coach athletes and families across North Georgia—including Alpharetta, Johns Creek, Dawsonville, Suwanee, Milton, Buford, and Gainesville. Programs are science-backed and coach-led to build speed, agility, strength, durability, and confidence—with clear progressions for every level.

Find the Right Program

Explore our complete lineup below. Every card links to a detailed program page.

Serving North Georgia

We proudly train athletes from Cumming and surrounding communities—Alpharetta, Johns Creek, Dawsonville, Suwanee, Milton, Buford, Gainesville—along with schools and youth leagues across Forsyth County and North Georgia.

Visit CDS — Cumming, GA

Our headquarters is centrally located for North Georgia families.

 

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Intro to Sports Performance Training Class

Introduction to Sports Performance (Functional Dynamics)

The Foundation Every Athlete Needs - Ages 8-14 yrs old

Functional Dynamics is our top-level foundational program designed as the gateway to sports performance training. This class combines instructional learning with applied movement, teaching athletes the essential skills required for reactionary sports while building the movement patterns that every sport demands.

At its core, Functional Dynamics develops core strength and hip stability, training athletes from the inside out. This focus-driven, science-backed approach ensures youth athletes learn how to use their bodies more effectively, improve efficiency, and achieve measurable results on the field or court.

Functional Dynamics puts an emphasis on:

• ✅ Acceleration & Deceleration Timing – learning how to start and stop with control.
• ✅ Reactive Cutting & Quickness – sharper movements under game pressure.
• ✅ Athletic Postures for Sprinting – correct mechanics for speed and safety.
• ✅ Cognitive Function & Awareness – thinking faster, moving smarter.
• ✅ Hand-Eye Coordination – improving precision and reaction speed.

Functional Dynamics is more than training — this introductory class is the launchpad for sports success. Every athlete starts here to build the foundation that supports future performance, confidence, and injury prevention.

Group Class runs Monday - Thursday

Functional Dynamics Schedule Only 

Training Programs at Creative Dynamic Sports

At Creative Dynamic Sports (CDS) in Cumming, GA, we coach athletes and families across North Georgia—including Alpharetta, Johns Creek, Dawsonville, Suwanee, Milton, Buford, and Gainesville. Programs are science-backed and coach-led to build speed, agility, strength, durability, and confidence—with clear progressions for every level.

Find the Right Program

Explore our complete lineup below. Every card links to a detailed program page.

Serving North Georgia

We proudly train athletes from Cumming and surrounding communities—Alpharetta, Johns Creek, Dawsonville, Suwanee, Milton, Buford, Gainesville—along with schools and youth leagues across Forsyth County and North Georgia.

Visit CDS — Cumming, GA

Our headquarters is centrally located for North Georgia families.

Youth Athletic Sports Training - Group 

 

Functional Dynamics is a top level foundational program based on instructional learning and application required for reactionary sports as well as emphasizing specific skilled movement patterns for all athletes.

Functional Dynamics is a focus-driven class geared toward increasing core strength, hip stability and building the foundation from the center and then working outward. 

Functional Dynamics is a scientific strategic approach to helping the athlete utilize their bodies effectively, learn during the process and attain the necessary results to be the best on the field or court. 

Athletes will learn skills such as acceleration and deceleration timing, reactive cutting and quickness, proper athletic postures for sprinting, cognitive function and awareness, and hand-eye coordination.

  

First Team Mentality - Hosted by Tim Buckley

Welcome to the Creative Dynamic Sports Podcast, First Team Mentality, hosted by former pro athlete and CDS founder Tim Buckley. This is where athletes, parents, and coaches come to learn how to build the complete athlete mind, body, and character. Each episode dives into game-changing topics like mindset training, speed and agility, injury prevention, personal branding for athletes, and the pivotal moments that make or break a career. From on-the-field performance to off-the-field decisions, we cover the habits, strategies, and stories that create champions in sports and in life.

 What You’ll Get in Every Episode

Ch.1 -  Welcome + Theme
Ch. 2 - Training Demo / Deep Dive 
Ch. 3 - Mindset Minute 
Ch. 4 - Athlete/Parent Hot Seat
Ch. 5 - Athlete/Personal Branding Tips
Ch. 6 - Common Mistakes + Fixes
Ch. 7 - Ad Placement Opportunity
Ch. 8 - Recovery Reminders
Ch. 9 - CDS Quick Win Challenge
Ch. 10 - Outro - Comments 
Bonus Segments: Recovery tips, current events, and more

📲 Connect with Creative Dynamic Sports:
Website: CDScommuntiy.com
Instagram: @_CreativeDynamicSports
Facebook: CreativeDynamicSports / TimBuckleyFit
TikTok: Creative Dynamic Sports / TimBuckleyFit

First Team Mentality Mission:

Educate athletes and parents with real strategies for growth.

Expose common mistakes that hold athletes back and show how to fix them.

Equip listeners with tools for mental toughness, physical performance, and personal development.

Every episode is built to ignite growth, whether you’re an athlete chasing a dream, a parent guiding your child’s journey, or a coach looking for the edge on the competition.

This isn't just a podcast. It's a playbook for the next level.

 

CDS Mental Performance Program

First Team Mental Performance

with Tim Buckley

Elite athletes train their mindset to match their game.

"Good coaches train the body. Great coaches shape the mind. The best lay down principles that athletes carry for life."

• Not every athlete will make first team or be a starter
• Only the ones who are confident, focused, and mentally locked in will have a chance

First Team Mental Performance Program is for athletes/individuals who:

• Struggle with confidence, self-esteem, nerves, or pressure during competition

• Want to stay focused but get easily distracted

• Beat themselves up after mistakes

• Know they’re talented, but feel something’s holding them back

• Are ready to lead, not follow in sports and in life
  

This is for athletes (ages 8 and Up) who want to level up beyond just drills and reps

This is for parents who believe in developing the total package of a complete athlete

 

Here's what they'll learn inside of the program?

• How to build real confidence from identity, not just performance

• How to stay calm under pressure and bounce back after setbacks

• How to focus like a leader, not follow like a crowd

• How to visualize success and create daily deposits of healthy mental habits

• How to build resilience in sport, school, and life

Here's How First Team Mental Works

 

6 Weeks of Mental Performance Training with Coach Tim Buckley

Each week includes:

• 📘 Printable & digital PDF journal assignments

• 🎯 Weekly mental focus themes (confidence, mood, stress, goals, etc.)

• 🧠 Weekly personal reflection and growth tracking

• ✅ Weekly 1 on 1 Optional check-ins and coach feedback

• 🔒 Private group access (First Team Locker Room) for encouragement, accountability, First Team Mental inspiration, lifestyle, content and more

“We train the body to be strong but First Team Mental trains the mind for the moment when life turns up the pressure. When it’s time to show up, focus, and follow through, this is the work that makes you ready.”

What Parents Are Saying?

"Coach Tim is the best he has worked with my son since he was 3 or 4th grade. My son has seen improvement in the areas of speed, agility, core and hitting power. Coach Tim has also helped boost his confidence and inspired him to continue the hard work and dedication. My son is a high school baseball athlete and is now committed to play for the university of Georgia! Thanks Coach Tim for all that you do!” - Tim Gibbs

"If you want to be pushed passed your limits to ultimately improve yourself this is the place to do it!" - Noah Grove

"My three children have worked out with Tim at various times in their elementary, middle and high school years. At each level he provides fun and challenging exercises to improve their athleticism, strength, and speed. He has taught them proper lifting techniques to avoid injury and has helped them build core stability through functional movement patterns. His workouts have improved their running technique and footwork, which in turn has improved their performance on the field. Most importantly though, I feel like he truly cares about my kids and he always inspires them with his positive attitude! He helps them leave each workout feeling strong, confident, and positive! Thank you Coach Tim!" - E. Barlag

Ready to build a mentally elite athlete?

Spots are limited for each round of the program to ensure personalized support.

The First Team Mental Performance Program is powered by Creative Dynamic Sports.
Coached by former NFL athlete and performance coach Tim Buckley.
Creating change one athlete a time.