Mason Hays
Position: VP of Sports Performance
Education: Bachelor of Exercise Science conc. Physical Therapy
Certifications: Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist (CSCS)
Functional Range Conditioning Mobility Specialist (FRCms)
Certified Applied Functional Science (CAFS)
Bio
Mason was born and raised in East Texas, where he grew up competing in football, basketball, baseball, and track. A standout athlete, he earned all-state honors in multiple sports during high school.
He went on to play football at Texas State University, where he served as a team captain before graduating in 2019. During his college years, Mason also interned with top leaders in the sports performance industry, laying the foundation for his coaching career.
After graduation, Mason became a performance coach at APEC in Fort Worth, TX. He eventually took on the role of Training Director, leading programming across all athlete levels and heading coaching for professional sports and NFL Combine prep.
Today, Mason serves as VP of Sports Performance at Elite Performance, where he oversees training systems, program design, and facility operations. He has worked extensively with athletes from the NFL, MLB, NCAA, PGA tour, professional soccer, and more. In addition, he spends time consulting with numerous professional teams across various sports.
Mason is deeply committed to continuing education in the field of human performance. He frequently speaks at coaching and training seminars and is known for his passion for developing both athletes and fellow coaches.
He currently lives in Frisco, TX, and remains dedicated to optimizing human performance through innovation, education, and elite-level coaching.