# Different Breed Performance Coaching > MEET COACH STEPH BUTLER BS,MS —HUMAN PHYSIOLOGY FCSC,USAW,FMS1&2 BUILT BY THE WORK. What’s going on, y’all — I’m Steph Butler, founder and Head Performance Coach of Different Breed Athletics. I’ve spent the last 9+ years in strength & conditioning, working from the collegiate level to professional sports, including experience with the Houston Rockets and training athletes across the NBA, NFL, NBA G League, CFL, and NCAA. Before I was Coach Steph, though, I was an athlete. I’ve played college football, competed in powerlifting, boxed competitively, and spent most of my life training, competing, coaching, and finding out what I’m made of. Today, I’m also a professional firefighter, where that same mentality gets tested in a completely different way. And through all of it, I’ve learned something: Being Different Breed ain’t about being the strongest person in the room. It’s about how you show up. It’s about doing the work when nobody’s watching. Getting knocked down and getting your ass back up. Holding yourself to a standard. Betting on yourself. And understanding that where you start doesn’t have to be where you finish. DIFFERENT BREED IS A WAY OF LIFE. I didn’t start Different Breed just to create another brand or open another gym. I started Different Breed because this is truly a way of life for me — and now I’m here to share it with all of you. I’ve lived it as an athlete. I’ve lived it as a coach. I’ve lived it in the firehouse. I’ve lived it through wins, losses, setbacks, and plenty of moments where quitting would’ve been easier. Different Breed is about choosing to keep building anyway. And that’s the environment I wanted to create for everybody who walks through our doors. You don’t have to be a professional athlete. You don’t have to already be in shape. You don’t need some crazy fitness background. Just bring me some effort. We can build everything else from there. Maybe you’re a parent looking for someone you can trust to develop your young athlete. Maybe you’re chasing the next level yourself. Maybe you’re trying to lose weight, get stronger, or finally feel like yourself again. Or maybe you just need some good people around you that’ll push you and keep you showing up. Come on. There’s room for you here. My résumé tells you I know how to coach. My story is why Different Breed exists. And now I get the opportunity to help you write yours. Welcome to the family. — Coach Steph ButlerFounder & Head Performance CoachDifferent Breed Athletics - Phone: +12819044898 - WhatsApp: +12819044898 - Address: 6003 N Shepherd Dr, Houston, TX 77091, USA - **UPCOMING EVENTS!🔥**: I host upcoming performance events to help you train, connect, and compete. - **What does a personal trainer help with?** A personal trainer helps clients work toward fitness goals through structured exercise guidance, coaching, and accountability. Professional support can make training more focused while helping clients build confidence in their movement and routines. - **Is personal training suitable for beginners?** Yes, personal training can be adapted for people at many starting points, including those who are new to exercise. A professional can help establish appropriate movement patterns, explain exercises clearly, and support gradual progress. - **Can a trainer help me improve strength and conditioning?** Strength and conditioning training can support improvements in muscular strength, stamina, mobility, and overall physical capacity. A qualified professional can organize exercises around a client's goals and help maintain proper technique throughout training. - **How can coaching help me stay consistent?** Coaching provides structure, encouragement, and an outside perspective when motivation changes. Regular guidance can help clients stay engaged with realistic habits and make thoughtful adjustments as they progress. - **What should I expect from a professional training session?** A training session generally includes guided exercises, technique instruction, and coaching suited to the client's goals and current ability. Clients should feel encouraged to ask questions, communicate how they are feeling, and focus on steady, controlled effort. ## Services - [Personal Training](https://different-breedhtx.com/services/personal-training-coaching.md): I provide individualized training to build strength, fitness, and confidence. - [Online Coaching](https://different-breedhtx.com/services/online-fitness-coaching.md): I coach you remotely with structured workouts and ongoing accountability. - [GROUP FITNESS CLASSES](https://different-breedhtx.com/services/group-fitness-training.md): I lead energetic group workouts for strength, conditioning, and community. - [Athletic Performance](https://different-breedhtx.com/services/athletic-performance-coaching.md): I help athletes improve strength, speed, conditioning, and overall performance. ## Contact & Social - [instagram](https://instagram.com/different_breedhtx) ## Pages - [Home](https://different-breedhtx.com/index.md) - [Pricing](https://different-breedhtx.com/pricing.md) - [Performance Training Session](https://different-breedhtx.com/services/athletic-performance-coaching.md) - [DIFFERENT BREED GROUP FITNESS CLASSES!](https://different-breedhtx.com/services/group-fitness-training.md) - [Personalised Remote Coaching](https://different-breedhtx.com/services/online-fitness-coaching.md) - [One-To-One Strength Coaching](https://different-breedhtx.com/services/personal-training-coaching.md)