Off-season x John
We had the pleasure of working with John this off-season as he makes a strong comeback from injury. We hammered in the basics, looking to get stronger and back into the rhythm while navigating any current barriers to training
Best of luck in this coming season at Yale! 💪🏽
Most ACL rehab stops too early… this is what our process looks like after an ACL tear ⬇️
At first, the focus is getting out of pain and restoring basic function through physical therapy. But returning to sport and feeling confident again takes more than just being “cleared.”
That’s why our process combines physical therapy with performance-based training to cover all ends of the spectrum.
Sammy came to us after an ACL tear, putting in the work through PT with @michele_smithh and now leveling up in training sessions with @rafa2arcila
We’re focusing on rebuilding strength and mobility, sharpening movement mechanics to improve coordination and balance, and progressively reintegrating running, braking, and plyometrics… stronger and more confident than before.
ACL injuries can leave lasting weaknesses when movement patterns and joint stability aren’t fully addressed. Our goal isn’t just rehab, it’s preparing athletes for the real demands of sport and everyday movement.
Proud of Sammy’s consistency, mindset, and progress. This is how you rebuild the right way
If you’re dealing with a torn ACL, call, text or DM us to start your rehab process! 786-816-1078
Build the brakes!
Big focus on braking ability and overall strength! Getting @lenagirardi28 stronger at stopping on a dime and being able to redirect quickly
Exposing her to high forces so her body is prepared to handle what she sees on the court
Strength work to build strong tissues. Big emphasis on strong muscles, high rate of force development, and greater tendon strength and stiffness
Hoopers tap in! 🏀📩
In the lab with @lenagirardi28 🏀
Upper body day in off-season so we’re working on general strength, function, and resiliency
Building our way up to make sure the shoulders are strong enough to withstand the high, frequent forces of the sport
Slowly shifting the needle from control over to chaos at a rate that’s appropriate for her
Hoopers lock in!
DM me to get your off-szn program rolling 📩
Baseline combine testing for this year’s Pre-Draft. Teaching these guys the tips and tricks so they have the answers to the test.
We just going up from here! 🔥
@excelbasketball
Change-of-direction footwork for soccer players ⚽️
Add different running patterns to your COD training. Be comfortable and quick with shifting your hips and feet
Here’s 3 variations you can do to be quick on your feet
If you want to be more explosive on the pitch, send me a DM 📩
Volleyball Players 🗣️
If you’re struggling to get your vertical jump up, try these 3 exercises!
Need assistance in your training? Call, Text, or DM us. 786-816-1078
6 Start Variations to Improve Acceleration 🏃♂️
Change up your starts if you want to get quicker off the mark
Start from the ground, lead with a drop/jump, add resistance
Two main goals in mind:
1) PROJECT forward quickly
2) PUNCH the ground away
DM me to start your speed training 📩
Technology can be useful for assessing athlete readiness
It can help you establish objective baseline measurements to give you a better idea of where an athlete performs regularly. This is important because you can use this information to:
1) Monitor response to training or fatigue
2) Determine goals or KPIs for training after recovering from an injury
No, you should not make all of your training decisions based off of a few tests. You should always use your coaching eyes/brain to evaluate the circumstances
However, technology can give you insight into your athletes that you may not be able to see otherwise
If you’re an athlete and want a performance evaluation, DM me 📩
How to Properly Prepare to Return to Sport After an Injury 🗣️
If you’ve ever iced off a painful injury and jumped back into training days later, I’m looking at you!
It’s not good enough to just rest your injury until the pain goes away. Injured tissues need to be progressively loaded until they are prepared to handle their usual tasks again. Let’s take a lateral ankle sprain for example:
Lateral ankle sprains have a high rate of re-injury. A few factors contribute to this, including loss of motor control and improper loading/retraining of the target tissues.
You want to make sure you are training to regain and improve stability, strength, and power throughout the kinetic chain well after recovering from the injury to ensure that you are ready to handle the high loads and chaos associated with sports.
In the case of an ankle sprain, you must restore functional capacity by improving bilateral and unilateral strength and balance via:
- General and targeted strength work in the gym
- Landing mechanics and plyometrics
- Multidirectional change-of-direction work
This will help you get right back to your best and greatly reduce the risk of re-injury.
Here we have a team of the best coaches and physical therapists who work together seamlessly to achieve exactly this!
DM us to get started 📩
Plyometrics are essential for building resilient knees and improving performance in athletes 🗣️
For longevity, plyometrics:
- Strengthen the integrity of muscles, tendons, and ligaments by exposing them to high, abrupt forces
- Improve joint stability and neuromuscular control
- Improve landing mechanics
- Enhance the ability to attenuate ground reaction forces
- Reduce the risk of injury to the knees and other joints
For performance, they:
- Enhance reactive strength, speed, and change-of-direction capabilities
- Increase eccentric strength and RFD
- Increase tendon stiffness
- Improve coordination and balance
You NEED to be doing plyos if you want strong, resilient knees!
DM us to get your elite training started! 📩
