Tier 1 Athletic Performance

Tier 1 Athletic Performance Sport-specific training facility helping athletes compete at their highest level.

Through small group training, individualized programs, medical oversight, nutrition guidance, & performance testing, Tier 1 builds elite performance physically & mentally.

Every athlete wants to make the team.Every athlete wants more speed, more strength, and more confidence when tryouts arr...
06/10/2026

Every athlete wants to make the team.

Every athlete wants more speed, more strength, and more confidence when tryouts arrive.

But many players spend the off-season focusing on only part of the puzzle.

More ice time.

More games.

More tournaments.

While those things have value, they aren't enough on their own.

The athletes who make the biggest jump are the ones who combine skill development with proper strength training, nutrition, recovery, mobility, and explosion work.

That's where real development happens.

At Tier 1 Athletic Performance, we help athletes put all the pieces together so the work they're doing today translates into results when it matters most.

Because when tryouts arrive, coaches won't be evaluating what you did last season.

They'll be evaluating the athlete standing in front of them.

📍 Sign Up Here: www.tier1athleticperformance.com
🏒 Train. Develop. Dominate.

🏒 Summer training starts tomorrow. So does the separation.While some players spend the summer talking about getting bett...
06/08/2026

🏒 Summer training starts tomorrow. So does the separation.

While some players spend the summer talking about getting better, others are already putting in the work.

Speed. Strength. Agility. Explosion.

The difference between making the team and missing the team often starts long before tryouts.

Tier 1 Summer Training kicks off June 8th, and this is your last chance to secure your spot.

Don't spend August wishing you had started in June.

📍 Canlan Romeoville & Darien Sportsplex
📞 630-947-3017
🔗 www.tier1athleticperformance.com

06/06/2026

🏒 Every summer, athletes have a choice.

They can spend a few months working out...

Or they can spend a few months developing into a better athlete.

At Tier 1, we believe player development is about more than lifting weights. That's why our athletes receive a complete performance program that includes testing, nutrition guidance, sport-specific training, recovery strategies, and medical oversight.

🎥 Check out what makes Tier 1 different and why so many hockey families trust us to help prepare their athletes for the season ahead.

Because when tryouts arrive, confidence doesn't come from hoping you're ready.

It comes from knowing you've done the work.

💪 Train. Develop. Dominate.

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Somewhere, another player is getting faster.Another player is getting stronger.Another player is improving their first t...
06/04/2026

Somewhere, another player is getting faster.

Another player is getting stronger.

Another player is improving their first three strides.

The question isn't whether someone is putting in the work.

The question is whether you are.

Summer training is where separation happens.

Join us this summer and make sure you're on the right side of that gap.

📍 Romeoville & Darien
🌐 tier1athleticperformance.com

🏒 T1AP Tip: Avoid Systemic FatigueThe off-season is the time to improve your skills and build your body for next season....
06/02/2026

🏒 T1AP Tip: Avoid Systemic Fatigue

The off-season is the time to improve your skills and build your body for next season. But more isn't always better.

One of the biggest mistakes athletes make is creating systemic fatigue. Simply put, when the brain and body are pushed too hard for too long without proper recovery, performance starts to decline. Speed slows down, strength gains stall, and training becomes less effective.

Training only works when recovery is part of the plan.

Coach Don recommends two non-consecutive rest days per week to allow the body and nervous system time to recover and adapt. Rest isn't taking a step backward. It's what allows your hard work to produce results.

Remember: The goal isn't to be at your best in June. The goal is to be at your best in February and March... when it matters most.

Every summer, hockey players split into two groups.🏒 The players who hope they'll be ready for tryouts.🏒 The players who...
06/02/2026

Every summer, hockey players split into two groups.

🏒 The players who hope they'll be ready for tryouts.

🏒 The players who know they'll be ready because they put in the work.

Summer training starts June 8th, and every week between now and tryouts matters.

✔Build strength.
✔Improve speed.
✔Develop explosiveness.
✔Gain confidence.

Your competition isn't waiting. Neither should you.

Limited spots available. Register today.
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Water matters more than most hockey players realize.Recovery, energy, explosiveness and endurance all start with hydrati...
05/29/2026

Water matters more than most hockey players realize.

Recovery, energy, explosiveness and endurance all start with hydration.

And trust us… coaches can tell who spent the weekend drinking soda, energy drinks and “whatever was in the vending machine.” 🫠

Better hydration = better recovery, better legs and better performance on the ice.

Your stride will thank you later. 🏒💧

One of the most overlooked parts of athletic development isn’t in the gym.It’s sleep. There are countless reasons why sl...
05/28/2026

One of the most overlooked parts of athletic development isn’t in the gym.

It’s sleep.

There are countless reasons why sleep matters for athletes, but two of the biggest are recovery and skill development.

During deep sleep, the pituitary gland releases Human Growth Hormone (HGH), which helps the body rebuild muscle and supports bone growth.

At the same time, the brain is working too.

During REM sleep, the brain reorganizes and “resets,” helping athletes lock in the motor skills and movement patterns they practiced that day. That’s how muscle memory is built.

In other words:
The work doesn’t stop when practice ends.

Most athletes should aim for 7-9 hours of sleep per night. Consistently missing sleep can place a ceiling on athletic growth, recovery, reaction time, focus, and overall development.

Training hard matters.
Recovery matters too. ⚡

Someone you’re competing against is already training for your spot.The question is… are you? 🏒⚡This summer at Tier 1 Ath...
05/27/2026

Someone you’re competing against is already training for your spot.

The question is… are you? 🏒⚡

This summer at Tier 1 Athletic Performance, we’re building speed, explosiveness, power, agility, and confidence that shows up when the season starts.

Every session is designed by Don Lewis and his team to help athletes move faster, react quicker, and become harder to play against.

You can either show up to tryouts hoping you improved…
or KNOW you did.

📍 Romeoville & Darien
🌐 tier1athleticperformance.com

Today we remember and honor the brave men and women who made the ultimate sacrifice for our country. 🇺🇸Their courage and...
05/25/2026

Today we remember and honor the brave men and women who made the ultimate sacrifice for our country. 🇺🇸

Their courage and selflessness gave us the freedoms we enjoy every day, both on and off the ice.

From all of us at Tier 1 AP, thank you to those who served, those we lost, and the families who continue to carry their legacy forward.

We remember. We honor. We never forget.

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