James first, is a wonderful human being and then on top of that, he’s a great Coach. He truly cares about his athletes. What I accomplished as a 4x CrossFit Games competitor, could not have been done without James by my side! James has this way of getting into my head (the mindset); I felt there was nothing I could not accomplish.
I really appreciate how he gives 100% effort to his athletes. He invested in building a relationship with me, and I trusted him. We won together, overcame obstacles together and dealt with disappointment together. I always felt motivated, and prepared both physically and mentally. There is nothing I would change about my experience. He is wired to be a great coach and I feel nothing but gratitude for the privilege of being coached by him for 4 consecutive years.

James Barber is a performance guru. He combines his own athletic / fitness experience with the latest scientific research, which prepares you for the next level. I started training with James in high school where he refined by running form and helped me master key movements. Following my major hamstring surgery, he specialized his program to bring me back more explosive than ever. He assisted me through my collegiate career and, thanks to James, I broke the UTEP 0 all-time record in the 20-yard shuttle. Most importantly, he taught me how to approach training and how to compete! I've worked with countless coaches across the country and in Europe, and James Barber is the best of the best

I was referred to James a few years ago by a friend. It was the best decision I made for myself to accomplish my goals. He is consistently looking for ways to produce results specifically for ME. It's easy for some coaches to use the same program for most of their clients, which makes it difficult to get the outcome you are looking for. He not only provides structured programs specifically for you but he is phenomenal at keeping your mental game in the right place. He makes you feel more confident in your abilities without worrying about what anyone else is doing. Trust is the biggest factor for a coach/athlete. Trust the process and get the results you are looking for with Barber Training Systems.

I am 60 years old and have had a lot of coaches in my time from when I was a kid in school to well into adulthood working with a variety of personal trainers. James Barber is — by far — the best coach I have worked with in my life. He pointed me towards and guided me through my first Powerlifting Competition which I did to celebrate my 60th birthday. With his help I set a couple of PRs that day. He is a great coach for three reasons in particular. First, he really knows his stuff. He has a Masters in kinesiology and still works as a classroom teacher at the college level. The guy didn’t just stumble into this line of work. Second he is a great listener. James strives to really understand you and what you want to achieve and like all active listeners, he asks smart questions that help clarify your thinking. Your workout with him won’t be another off the shelf cookie cutter experience. Finally, he is a terrific motivator. He knows when and how to push, when to back off, and how to turn hard work into a good time. Do yourself a favor and go workout with him.