As the 2025 football season is set to kick off in the fall, sports enthusiasts can anticipate excitement on the field and in streaming services with the anticipated debut of “More Than a Trainer,” a feel-good documentary chronicling the life and legacy of esteemed DMV trainer Myron Flowers.
Hosted and executive produced by former Washington Commanders star turned filmmaker Vernon Davis, and directed by acclaimed filmmaker DeShon Hardy, the film honors Flowers’ empowering story as not only a champion of fitness, but a national beacon for life-long betterment, dedicating more than 25 years to molding the minds, bodies and future of athletes throughout D.C. and beyond.
“I’ve seen firsthand how Myron steps up when no one else will,” said Davis in a press release. “This documentary is a heartfelt tribute to mentorship, resilience, and the power of showing up for others. Myron doesn’t just build athletes – he builds men. And the world needs to see that.”
Spotlighting the Trainer ‘That’s More Than Life‘
According to the collaborative duo behind “More Than A Trainer,” sharing Flowers’ story is as much a moment of gratitude as an act of motivation for youth athletes and the world at large.
Amid generating buzz for the hour-and-15-minute film, Hardy shared his own testaments to Flowers’ innate and “very intentional” drive to push others to their fullest potential, noting the latter’s life’s work as something much deeper than training a body, but “training a lifestyle.”
“[Flowers] shows you, through his personal experiences in life, how to step out of your comfort zone and be okay with it. Be okay with change, be okay with doing something different, because your end goal is to be better,” Hardy told The Informer. “‘It’s not all about strength, but what is your max in life going to be?’ That’s some of the things he touches on.”
A graduate of North Carolina Central University (NCCU), and former player for the Canadian Football League, Flowers dons two decades worth of direct performance fitness and industry experience, which includes providing facilities management and personal training consultant services for some of the country’s largest fitness chains, as well as training hundreds of athletes – from Division 1 scholars and local youth, to active adults and renowned professionals.
In 2008, alongside former NBA player David Vanderpool, the nationally ranked trainer founded 360 Fit Performance in Columbia, Maryland, with a philosophy of “changing lifestyles for a lifetime.” Today, 360 Fit stands as the No.1 training group in the DMV region for youth, college, and professional athletes.
“When I went to shoot him at his gym, it was regular people in there – women, kids, men of all shapes, sizes, colors, and they all came in there on a mission, and it was created by Myron,” Hardy said, highlighting the importance of finding “that push” to successfully meet goals. “That’s what [the documentary] is really about – for everybody to say, ‘You know what, I’m going to be intentional with some of the things that I want to do.’ And this is a motivation.”
Throughout the film, Flowers’ enduring influence is touted through the lens of business partners, coaches, relatives, and an all-star lineup of guest appearances, such as: Washington Commanders wide receiver Deebo Samuel; Washington Wizards forward Saddiq Bey; Gervonta “Tank” Davis, professional boxer and current WBA Lightweight Champion; and multi-time NFL Pro Bowlers and brothers Stefon and Trevon Diggs, among others.
Further, while Hardy highlighted Flowers’ “infectious personality” and authenticity as a recurring topic among participants, Davis added his own personal appreciation for the trainer’s imprint on “how to approach life as a human being.”
The former NFL star lauded the mentor as a “unique individual” with the passion and courage to design a better world, notably by propelling the next generation with advice, job opportunities, and “general ethics” teachings to navigate the real world.
“This is a person that’s more than life,” Davis told The Informer. “I strongly believe that Myron Flowers represents all of that, not just for trainers but for the world, the people.”
Offering a New Insight Into the World of Athletes
Beyond spotlighting the DMV moveshaker, Davis said “More Than A Trainer” offers a pivotal opportunity to reshape the culture and mindset of sports, particularly for the young men looking to forge their own paths to greatness.
“As young men, we need to understand that it’s more to life than just training and getting prepared for college, getting ready for the pros,” Davis explained, touting the importance of “being a great human being.” “We didn’t get here primarily off of our ability to go out and catch passes and make tackles. We took what we got and turned it into something. Young guys looking at this doc, they can take that away.”
Hardy furthered this notion with a nod to Flowers’ foundation of resilience, noting the mentor’s 30-year journey to owning the gym that now serves as a conduit of growth and reform for Washingtonians. Additionally, the filmmakers hailed the documentary as a way to “humanize” athletes that are often reduced to a particular scope.
“There are people who are just good at being athletes,” Hardy explained. “Seeing them in different spaces is bizarre to a lot of people…[but] I think it gives them an opportunity to explore that, to explore some of their other things.”
While the film has yet to settle on a streaming destination or premiere date, Hardy shared hopes to debut during the fall football season, in accordance with a series of “redemption stories” for several athletes featured in the documentary, such as the Diggs brothers returning from respective major injuries, and the recent team trades of Samuel and Bey.
As anticipation grows and details solidify, the acclaimed filmmakers and Flowers alike welcome an opportunity to inspire audiences with a story that can instill a bright path forward for all viewers – whether it’s in sports, fitness, or simply changing one’s life.
“I’m truly overjoyed and humbled by this documentary – it’s a beautiful tribute to the path I’ve walked. Seeing my highs and lows portrayed on film is both surreal and deeply rewarding,” Flowers said in a press release. “This isn’t just my journey– it’s ours, and I couldn’t be more grateful that it’s being shared with the world.”
