Brenden Butler

• Led off-ice strength & conditioning programs for Texas Tigers and Texas Heat athletes
• Worked with players from youth hockey through the junior level
• Focused on speed, explosiveness, mobility, strength, conditioning & injury resilience specific to hockey performance
• Served as Head Coach of the 14U A Texas Heat during the 2025–2026 season
• Combined performance training with bench leadership & team culture development
• Background as both a hockey player & performance coach

• Founder — Cornerstone Athletic Performance
• Former performance coach with Dallas Sport Collective
• Trained athletes across multiple sports & competitive levels
• Coaching background spans youth, junior, adaptive & high-performance athletics
• Expertise in speed development, power training, movement mechanics & athlete accountability
• Began performance coaching with the Adaptive Training Foundation’s Redefine program

At 17, Coach Butler was diagnosed with Ewing Sarcoma, leading to 10 months of chemotherapy and a below-knee amputation. Following treatment, he transitioned into Paralympic track and field, where he discovered a passion for performance training and human potential.

That journey has given him a unique perspective on adversity, discipline, and mental toughness — qualities that now define his coaching style. His mission is to help athletes build confidence through hard work while creating an environment centered on accountability, growth, and team culture.

• Emphasizes discipline, consistency & preparation
• Builds confidence through hard work & accountability
• Focused on long-term athlete development
• Creates environments centered on growth, resilience & team culture
• Helps athletes maximize performance both on & off the ice