EMPOWERING UNDERDOGS TO ACHIEVE THEIR FULL POTENTIAL THROUGH UNWAVERING SUPPORT AND GUIDANCE
Built for the Underdog.
For the Ones Who Know They Have More in Them.
Not every athlete starts with an advantage. Some have to work harder to be seen, earn their opportunities, and prove they belong. NPWR Training was built for those athletes.
Founded by David Akao, an athlete who knows the underdog journey firsthand, NPWR is rooted in the belief that where you start does not have to determine where you finish.
Empowering the underdogs to achieve their full potential through unwavering support and guidance. NPWR is more than training. It's a place where athletes build strength, speed, confidence, discipline, and resilience—with coaches who see their potential and challenge them to reach it. Because being an underdog isn't about what you lack. It's about what you're willing to do.
The work. The setbacks. The extra reps. The decision to keep showing up.
You don't have to be the athlete everyone is watching. You just have to be willing to become the athlete they can't ignore.
This is your work. This is your potential. This is NPWR.
The Ideal NPWR Athlete
Driven - You want more from yourself and you're willing to work for it.
Coachable - You're open to learning, taking direction, and getting better.
Resilient - You keep going when progress gets hard or setbacks happen.
Committed - You show up, put in the work, and take your development seriously.
Hungry - You're not satisfied with where you are—you're ready to discover what's next.
"Dave is amazing! He truly has a heart for making people better and lifting them up. He knows what he is doing, is respectful and professional and works hard at making others successful. I recommend him to everyone I can and oftentimes people have already heard about him! We are grateful for what he has done for our daughter. He truly has made a difference in her life not only with her athleticism but, more importantly, with her confidence. She has found a lifelong friend in Dave. Thank you Dave!!" - Celi J.