Jake Francis- Performance Coach

Born and raised in Windsor. I participated in athletics throughout my life in baseball, track, and football. At a young age I recognized that my natural athletic ability was only going to get me so far which is when I found my passion for the weight room. I built a garage gym in my back yard, where I would often drag my teammates to during the offseason so that we could prepare for the upcoming season. This garage gym quickly became a second home to me.

Through my education and athletic career in football I gained interest from many NCAA and CIS football programs. With the visions of attending a NCAA football program, having a great career, and then making it to the CFL, the universe had another plan. I ended up joining the Windsor AKO Fratmen, where I was a part of an OFC Championship in 2013. During this time I met my mentor, Mike Barwis.

Mike Barwis, founder of Barwis Methods, is recognized as one of the most successful strength and conditioning coaches in the world. Mike taught me a tremendous amount about the body, but the most important thing he taught me was the impact a training facility has on an individuals mind. During this time I witnessed athletes of all levels, Professional, Olympic, and Collegiate, push themselves to the absolute limits every single day so that they could stay at the top of their sport. But the experience that impacted me the most during my time at Barwis Methods was during my first week, the final hour before I headed home for the night, a young female, who was involved in an accident and was told by all of her doctors would never walk again, took her first unassisted step in YEARS. The atmosphere in the gym changed immediately, every Professional athlete instantly stopped what they were doing to encourage her and this amazing accomplishment. I immediately knew I was exactly where I wanted and needed to be.

I have been in the fitness industry since 2013. I have completed some of the top certifications to date. Since mentoring under Mike I continue to study today's leading educators in the field of performance & fitness. I'm constantly learning, researching, and applying.

With numerous binders full of research, a hustlers ambition, and one BIG dream.

I started King Performance Systems.

Everything I have seen, everything I have been through, everything I have studied, all into one system.

This is where my Journey continues today...