Damien Akins

Damien Akins brings a calm, steady presence to the training floor — and over the course of a decade, that consistency has made a real difference in the lives of a lot of athletes.

A Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist through the National Strength and Conditioning Association, Damien's foundation in sport science is grounded in real athletic experience. As a varsity baseball player at the University of Maryland, he understands firsthand what it demands to compete at a high level — and what it takes to prepare the body to do it.

Damien joined ANNEX in January 2015 and has grown into one of the program's most trusted coaches. Working across a wide range of sports and age groups, he has a genuine gift for meeting athletes where they are — building the kind of relationships that keep them coming back, putting in the work, and making progress they can feel. His approach is patient, thorough, and rooted in the belief that sustainable development always wins over shortcuts.

Over the years, Damien has become an integral part of what makes ANNEX work — not just as a coach, but as a mentor to the athletes who come through the door.

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