Coach John will be our ninja warrior & parkour & Texas Power Chase Head Coach, working every day. John is proficient at gym and obstacle design. He is an UNAA certified coach. He has been coaching and competing for several years. John competes at the PRO level, and was 7th IN THE WORLD, at the 2025 World Ninja Athlete Games. John consistently podiums, in the greater Texas area. He will be in charge of all classes, competitions, and our TEAM - at Power Ninja Warriors. As an athlete he competes in World Ninja League, UNAA, WNAG, NSC and Bucket of Chalk. Your head coach is currently studying Parkour training through Apex Parkour Movement. He is applying to compete on American Ninja Warrior. John is available for private lessons. See his ninja and competition videos at Instagram: lone.star.ninja https://www.instagram.com/lone.star.ninja/
and on his YouTube Channel: Lone Star Ninja
COACH LAUREN
Our featured female coach has been on 2018 American Ninja Warrior Junior! Lauren Hotchkiss has been training personally for over 8 years, in the Texas area. She competes herself, and consistently podiums at qualifiers, regionals, and is a top contender at Worlds Finals. A fantastic coach for several years, she is also a favorite for private lessons, throughout the Houston area. Lauren competes in UNAA, WNAG, Red Point, and will do her first BARN competition in 2025. We share Lauren with our sister gym, Iron Sports in Houston. She is World Ninja League, coach certified. She will also be available at selected times to do private lessons. Follow her ninja pursuits on Instagram at: https://www.instagram.com/_laurenhotchkiss/
Coach Mal has been training and competing in ninja warrior for 4 years. A constant climber since a toddler, Mal competed in 2025 UNAA championships and will is competing in 2026 World Ninja League. The next generation of ninjas will be excited to work with Mal, as he leads them in the sport he loves.
We work extra hard and dedicate this gym in her honor
