The entire staff at Athletic Republic Inland Empire would like to congratulate our own Owner and Master Trainer Darrel Barnes on being nominated for this years Athletic Republic Founder's Award. He was one of 4 nominees out of all 160 training centers worldwide. The Founder's award honors the person that best displays traits that founder John Frappier had when he started the company and helped it grow. Darrel was named Master Trainer, the highest level, of Athletic Republic in 2009. The winner of the Founder's award will be announced at the Facility Conference being held at Nike Headquarters in early October.