2025 Bareback and Saddle Bronc

Optimal Performance Academy

Where Weekend Warriors Become NFR Contenders

Inside the Optimal Performance Academy, we help serious rodeo athletes sharpen their fitness, mindset, and energy—so they stop falling short and start cashing checks.

DARE TO BE GREAT

8 Academies. 47+ Success Stories.

Will YOU Be Next?

$450K+

in earnings

Since 2022

Optimal Performance Academy graduates combined have won around half a million dollars in PRCA earnings alone.

GET A JUMP ON THE COMPETITION

OPA is the only place where you can learn all of the professional skills it takes to become an NFR contender.

100%

Satisfaction Rate

Once in a Lifetime Experience

100% of students who have attended an Optimal Performance Academy have said that they are better off since attending and would attend again.

97%

Career Advancement

Pay-Window Habit

Nearly every rider that has attended Optimal Performance Academy has advanced their career in professional rodeo placing higher in the standings than previous years.

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Watch this short video for a quick behind-the-scenes look at what OPA can do for you.

What is the

Optimal Performance Academy

Are you willing to do everything it takes to become a champion?

OPA is a unique program unlike any rodeo "school" out there. It was specifically designed through years of research to teach things NO ONE else is teaching... a way for you to fast-track your success in the world of professional rodeo.

Average earnings of PRCA top 50

$64k

Average earnings of PRCA top 25

$107k

Going from a top 50 contestant to a top 25 contender in the word standings results in an average increase in $43,000 per year.

Hear from some of our amazing

Optimal Performance Academy Graduates

Darien Johnson

Bareback | PRCA

6th in Wilderness Circuit 2024

"OPA is the real deal, if your really wanting to level up and take it serious. Optimal Performance Academy is the ticket that will boost you there! Definitely recommend for anyone who wants to make a living rodeoing! And being in the best shape of your life!!"

Brendon Crawley

Bareback | APRA | PRCA

2024 Australia NFR Average Champion

"They can break it down, find that problem you’re struggling with and correct it. But also explain why that effects your ride and how this can benefit!"

Sage Allen

Bareback | PRCA

Currently #19 in World Standings

3rd in Wilderness Circuit 2024

“I had an amazing overall experience and would recommend the OPA to anyone looking for a rough stock school. One of my favorite things was the intensity of the environment. Just being around so positivity and great people made it awesome. I also liked the classroom time because that stuff is never talked about at other schools.”

Mike Berger

Saddle Bronc | PRCA

8th in Great Lakes Circuit 2024

"You could go to 25 rodeos and not get what you get out of those 4 days so it seems like a no brainer to me, it’s like a practice pen on steroids."

What Makes OPA Different

The Only Academy That Transforms Rodeo Dreams Into Sustainable Careers

Mindset

You second-guess yourself in the chute and crumble under pressure when it matters most.

With mental performance training with proven techniques used by NFR champions to build unshakeable confidence and competition focus, you'll walk into any arena knowing you belong there—and ride like it.

Fitness

You're getting beat up by stock and can't maintain peak performance through a full season.

With sport-specific conditioning and injury prevention protocols designed specifically for rodeo athletes' unique demands, you will outlast and outperform competitors while staying healthy all season long.

Energy

You're burning through money faster than you're earning it, stressed about finances instead of focused on winning.

With complete professional development covering sponsorships, budgeting, event strategy, and business systems that pros use, you'll transform rodeo from an expensive hobby into a profitable career that supports your dreams.

MEET YOUR COACHES

Get 1-ON-1 Skill Coaching from NFR Qualifiers

And Hands-On Support From The World's Premier Rodeo Performance Team, CHAMPION LIVING FITNESS

CALEB BENNETT | Bareback

10X NFR Qualifier | $2M+ Career Earnings

CHASE BROOKS | Saddle Bronc

6X NFR Qualifer | $1.3M Career Earnings

DOUG CHAMPION

LOGAN CORBETT

PAUL LLOYD

TYLER BUNTON

JOIN US FOR THE ONLY BAREBACK AND BRONC

OPA THIS YEAR

Will You Be There?

Registration Limited to 10 students per event

LOCATION: Decatur, TX, Fit-n-Wise Sports Performance Center

DATE: October 30th-November 2nd

TUITION: $2500

*$1000 non-refundable deposit required to secure your spot. Payment plans available through Affirm.

Don't Let Another Year Pass You By...

Let's face it... time is ticking for all of us. The unfortunate news is that a career in rodeo doesn't last as long as we would hope. The GOOD NEWS is you can skip years of second-guessing yourself and lessons learned the hard way by investing in your future at Optimal Performance Academy!

Here's What You'll Get

Everything you need to transform from weekend warrior to full-time professional

PERFORMANCE TRAINING

The Power and Performance Protocol™ A no-BS training system designed for the demands of roughstock riding. You'll develop bulletproof core strength, total-body stability, and explosive power—without turning into a bodybuilder. You'll leave with a personalized game plan for how to train in-season and off-season to stay in the riggin' and out of the ER.

Mental Mastery for Rodeo Performance™ You'll develop the mental edge that separates the top 15 from the guys stuck in the middle. You'll learn how to manage your nerves, execute under pressure, bounce back from setbacks, and build bulletproof belief in yourself—on and off the dirt.

The Power and Recovery Loop™ You'll learn exactly how to fuel your body for peak performance on the road. Whether you're eating out of a gas station or at home meal prepping, you'll leave with a system to eat like a high-performance athlete without sacrificing flavor or fun.

PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT

The Pro Career Blueprint™ Learn how to turn rodeo into a sustainable business. We'll cover sponsorship strategies, budgeting systems, event selection, and the business side that separates weekend warriors from full-time professionals.

The Rodeo Professional's Playbook™ Your comprehensive workbook covering everything from physical performance to social media strategy—the complete guide to building a rodeo career.

LIVE ACTION COACHING

Pro Movement Screening & Recovery Training: We'll assess how your body moves and help you fix your weak links, tight hips, low back pain or shoulder issues before they become problems.

Live Film Breakdowns & Ride Reviews: Watch footage of yourself and learn from other high-level rides. You'll get feedback from a professional coach on the spot.

Pre-Ride Routines & Visualization Techniques: Learn how to flip the switch and get into peak state before you nod your head.

2 Full Days of Live Stock: Put it all together on real bucking horses with immediate coaching feedback.

How to Get In

Ready to make the leap from weekend warrior to full-time professional?

📍 LOCATION & DATES

Fit-N-Wise Sports Performance Center
Decatur, Texas
October 30 - November 2, 2025

💰 INVESTMENT

Total Investment: $2,500
Non-Refundable Deposit: $1,000 (secures your spot)
Payment Plans Available - We'll work with you to make this happen

LIMITED AVAILABILITY

Only 10 spots available for maximum 1-on-1 coaching and personalized attention.

NEXT STEPS

Submit Your Application - Tell us about your goals and current situation

Phone Interview - Our team will contact you within 24 hours to discuss your fit for the program

Secure Your Spot - Upon acceptance, your $1,000 deposit locks in your transformation

This isn't for everyone. We only accept serious athletes who are committed to turning their rodeo dreams into a professional reality.

Are you ready to stop struggling and start winning?

Still Thinking About It?

Here's what happens if you don't take action

6 months from now:

you'll still be struggling to place consistently, watching guys with less talent cash bigger checks while you're figuring out how to afford gas to the next rodeo.

12 months from now:

you'll be another year older, another year behind, still dreaming about making rodeo your full-time career instead of living it.

2 seasons from now:

you'll watch the guys who took action today competing at the NFR while you're still stuck in the same cycle of weekend events and barely breaking even.