About Us
About Us
From youth athletes learning foundational skills to seasoned competitors refining speed, power, and agility, and active adults striving for peak fitness, we offer something for everyone here in the Metro Detroit area.
Athletic Republic – Shelby
51167 Devonshire Blvd, Shelby Township, MI 48315
(248) 743-1234
Athletic Republic – Commerce
2001 Dallavo Dr. Commerce Charter Twp, MI 48390
(248) 716-1700
STUDENT ATHLETE TRAINING
Our Mission: To Transform Potential into Performance
Athletic Republic delivers on-field success through our unique combination of science-based performance training protocols, proprietary equipment and technology, and the education and experience of our highly qualified trainers.
The training tools and programs are designed to take the athlete beyond ground-based training limitations, teaching the brain to send stronger, more precise signals to the muscles.
ADULT FITNESS TRAINING
Our Mission: To Empower Your Fitness Journey
Whether you’re seeking personalized one-on-one training or thriving in our intimate group settings, we deliver more than just workouts – we create transformative fitness experiences.
From building functional strength and improving cardiovascular health to enhancing daily mobility and reducing stress, our diverse, ever-changing programs keep you engaged and progressing. We are committed to helping you achieve and maintain optimal fitness through purposeful, personalized training in a supportive environment.
Science-Based Protocols
We deploy our proprietary speed and skill-specific training protocols in a progressive fashion to create faster, stronger, more explosive athletes who are able to play at game speed for longer and with fewer injuries.
Technology & Equipment
Over three decades of research, testing, and training, we’ve developed unique, proprietary equipment deliver real results quickly, as well as advanced technology that enables athletes to see, feel, and track their progress.
Qualified Trainers
Our certified, experienced trainers all share a passion for helping our athletes perform at their best. By keeping our ratio of athletes to trainers low, we enable them to easily monitor and modify training programs.
Meet “Team Mallek”
Brent, Kelly, and Daane Mallek comprise “Team Mallek” and are the proud owners of Athletic Republic Shelby!
Brent is a Michigan State University graduate and was born and raised in Michigan. The Mallek family has deep roots in the Detroit/Lansing area and has enjoyed summers in the Traverse City area for decades. Brent and Kelly are fully engaged in the daily operation of Athletic Republic Shelby while they continue their careers as an executive in healthcare and a business consultant respectively.
Daane is our General Manager and is in charge of daily operations. Daane is a 4 year collegiate soccer athlete and holds his BS in Exercise Science and MS in Sports & Entertainment Management from the University of South Carolina. He spent the first 3 years of his career as a Player Recruitment Specialist for FC Barcelona’s U.S. based residential youth soccer organization, The Barca Residency Academy in Casa Grande, AZ. Like many of our athletes, Daane grew up playing multiple sports and there isn’t a day that goes by that he doesn’t say “I wish I had known about Athletic Republic during my training!” We are extremely proud to bring Athletic Republic’s science based sports performance training to this area and pledge our very best in serving our clients and families!
Our Highly-Qualified Trainers
Our trainers are passionate professionals who bring together extensive knowledge, specialized backgrounds, and hands-on experience to deliver extraordinary training experiences for both competitive athletes and fitness-minded adults.
Their expertise spans from advanced sports performance protocols to personalized fitness coaching, ensuring every client receives the guidance they need to achieve their specific goals.
Our training team’s credentials are impressive across the board. Many have competed or coached at high levels in various sports, while others bring extensive experience in adult fitness and conditioning.
Most hold professional certifications (CSCS, ACSM, NASM) and/or degrees in exercise science, biomechanics, or athletic training. Additionally, our sports performance trainers complete Athletic Republic’s three comprehensive certification levels in biomechanics, exercise physiology, exercise science, and program adaptation.
