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WE RE-DEFINE 
Professional TRAINING

Because it's more than just the physical training.  It's more about the holistic approach, technology connection and performing in real dynamic environments.  Our Instructors are former or current Coast Guard professionals, college/high school coaches and CSCS qualified strength & conditioning professionals.  

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HEAR OUR Story

Junior Guards USA was founded just after COVID in order to re-activate and re-engage young athletes into pursuing their potential.  We grew from four participants to well over 100 unique members simply to experience Junior Guards USA's creative approach to training and exploration of potential.  

MEET YOUR Instructors

Junior Guard Instructors (JGIs): Professionals who feel called to serve and connect with families to impact lives and create confidence.  

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Brad "Butter" Butterworth

Junior Guards USA Founder/President

Brad Butterworth has spent a career coaching basketball at the high school, collegiate and professional levels.  Coach Butter, as he is known, began his coaching career while serving in the Coast Guard in 1999 with the All-United States Coast Guard team as a player-coach.  Serving in the Coast Guard in everything from Law/Drug Enforcement Missions to ATON to Polar Operations, he learned Fortitude, Resilience and Commitment far away from his Georgia home. 

 

From there, he coached high school basketball in South Orange County, CA at Dana Hills High School.  Helping to build a program of culture and success, Coach Butterworth and the staff of the Dolphins spent several years breaking winning records and building not only players, but stellar young men.  He then went onward to work with programs like Florida State University, Air Force Academy, Western Washington University and Colorado College.    Designing development curriculum was something he specialized in, and, at the right time... in 2007, while coaching, he helped start and build a basketball technology company called 94Fifty.  Creating new ways to engage with skill development and breaking down barriers in a traditional development world was his forte.  In 2015 he helped take another cutting edge basketball technology company to market called Shoot 360.  Along with the rest of the founders and coaches of Shoot 360, they build and craft proprietary technology to serve players from the ages of 5 - 75 and currently is in 30 of the 32 NBA teams as well as countless NCAA programs. 

 

Coach Butter brings a unique, creative and forward thinking approach to skill and character development through relationship building and technology. You'll find Coach Butter to be passionate, excited and ready for challenges!

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Mike "The Bear" Bairski

Director of Operations and Performance

Michael Baierski is a seasoned professional with a multifaceted career spanning two decades of service in the United States Coast Guard as a Helicopter Rescue Swimmer. Renowned as one of the most elite search and rescue units globally, Michael's dedication and expertise have been instrumental in saving countless lives during his tenure.

In addition to his exemplary service in the Coast Guard, Michael boasts over a decade of experience as a Strength, Conditioning, and Nutrition Coach. Leveraging his extensive knowledge and hands-on expertise, he has guided individuals of all backgrounds towards achieving their fitness goals, optimizing performance, and fostering a culture of health and wellness.

With a passion for imparting life-saving skills, Michael has served as a CPR, AED, and First-Aid instructor for nine years. His commitment to empowering others with essential lifesaving techniques underscores his dedication to community service and safety education.

Beyond his professional achievements, Michael is renowned for his inspirational leadership style and his ability to motivate others to confront challenges head-on. Whether in the midst of a rescue mission or coaching clients towards peak performance, Michael's unwavering resolve and compassionate approach leave an indelible impact on all those he encounters.

CHECK OUT Our Programs

Whether you want to dive into our one of our months long program, jump into one of our summer camps to check out what we're about, or just visiting the areas of where we have a chapter, we have a program for you.

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We offer three programs throughout the year - Our Summer 2 Month Program ($99/mo), Our Fall 3 Month Program ($79/mo) and our "Off-Season" 5 Month Program ($39/mo).  Each program includes pool and beach time, rescue swimming/water confidence training, medical training, leadership and character development, firearm safety (exception: Off-Season).  To sign up for one of our programs, you will need to contact us directly with the inquiry form.

Junior Lifeguard Summer Camps

Just visiting on of our beautiful beach towns where we have a chapter?  Want your kiddo active and learning something awesome while you're on vacation?  Do you live in our communities and check us out?  Our USLA standardized Junior Lifeguard Camps in partnership with our local municipal Ocean Rescue unit is perfect way to explore it all.  Do something awesome this summer!  Inquire below

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