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ABOUT CARD
THE CARD STORY
HOW CARD STARTED, AND WHO WE ARE
CARD Sports Performance was created from a desire to build something intentional, personal, and athlete-centric.
After years of coaching in different environments, Connor developed a clear vision for what an athlete development program should be. He wanted a space where every athlete feels seen, valued and coached with purpose, not just moved through a workout.
CARD was built to be the best part of an athlete’s day. A place where athletes are challenged mentally and physically, encouraged to compete and supported through every step of the process. Wins are celebrated, obstacles are addressed head-on and progress is never left to guesswork.
Every athlete is different, and at CARD, each athlete is treated as an individual. Training is personalized, progress is tracked and athletes and parents are kept informed so they understand exactly what is being worked on and why.
Above all, CARD was created with the belief that you coach the human first, the athlete second and the competitor last. By addressing movement quality, confidence, and accountability early, athletes are better prepared to perform and grow long-term, both in sport and in life.
THE CARD STORY
HOW CARD STARTED, AND WHO WE ARE
CARD Sports Performance was created from a desire to build something intentional, personal, and athlete-centric.
After years of coaching in different environments, Connor developed a clear vision for what an athlete development program should be. He wanted a space where every athlete feels seen, valued and coached with purpose, not just moved through a workout.
CARD was built to be the best part of an athlete’s day. A place where athletes are challenged mentally and physically, encouraged to compete and supported through every step of the process. Wins are celebrated, obstacles are addressed head-on and progress is never left to guesswork.
Every athlete is different, and at CARD, each athlete is treated as an individual. Training is personalized, progress is tracked and athletes and parents are kept informed so they understand exactly what is being worked on and why.
Above all, CARD was created with the belief that you coach the human first, the athlete second and the competitor last. By addressing movement quality, confidence, and accountability early, athletes are better prepared to perform and grow long-term, both in sport and in life.
THE CARD DIFFERENCE
SEE WHAT MAKES US DIFFERENT FROM OTHER TRAINERS
INDIVIDUALIZED COACHING
Every athlete receives personalized attention. No two athletes move the same, train the same, or progress at the same rate and training at CARD reflects that.
BEYOND THE GYM
The relationship doesn’t end at the door. CARD coaches take pride in supporting athletes beyond training. They'll be there cheering their athletes on at games, meets and competitions whenever possible.
POSITIVE, CHALLENGING ENVIRONMENT
CARD is designed to be a place athletes enjoy coming to. Hard work is encouraged, effort is recognized and challenges are embraced.
HUMAN-FIRST DEVELOPMENT
We believe in coaching the person before the performance. Confidence, accountability and mindset are developed alongside speed, strength and power.
PROGRESS YOU CAN SEE
All training is tracked and monitored. Athletes and parents receive regular updates so progress is clear, measurable and understood.
MOVEMENT QUALITY COMES FIRST
If something isn’t moving correctly, we address it. Proper mechanics and injury prevention are prioritized before advancing intensity or load.
MORE THAN A TRANSACTION
Training at CARD isn’t just a service, it’s a long-term investment. Athletes gain a coach who is committed to their growth and success well beyond their time in the gym.
MEET THE TRAINER
COACH CONNOR HANSON
Before coming to Cincinnati, Connor gained experience during his undergraduate and graduate studies working with the University of Minnesota, University of Georgia Olympic Sports, University of Dayton Basketball, and St. Viator High School athletics.
After moving to Cincinnati in May 2020, Connor began coaching locally at ProForce Sports Performance, where he later helped open their RGSA location in September 2020. In July 2025, he transformed that location into CARD Sports Performance. Since 2020, he has coached thousands of athletes, helping them safely improve vertical jump, speed, agility, strength and overall athletic performance.
Connor has since worked with area programs, such as Kings High School, Ursuline Academy, Cincy Swish, Cincy East, OPVC, and Lakota East. He currently serves as the Assistant Strength & Conditioning Coach at Sycamore High School. His coaching approach emphasizes proper movement mechanics, age-appropriate training, and injury prevention, ensuring athletes develop a strong foundation that supports both performance and long-term health.
Having coached athletes ranging from middle school beginners to future Olympic champions, Connor is passionate about meeting each athlete where they are and helping them become confident, accountable, resilient and dynamic individuals, both in sport and in life.
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