Great Lakes Sports Performance

05/18/2026

To help reduce her pain from Scapular dyskinesis and a slipped rib we focused on activating the serratus anterior and mobilizing the scapulas (shoulder blades).

We utilized the band boxer punch, Scap rows on our suspension straps and Scap push-ups.

Movement is medicine and strength is never a weakness.

05/15/2026

At Great Lakes Sports Performance, we’re focused on helping athletes move better, get stronger, build confidence, and compete at a higher level.

Through sports performance training, youth movement games, speed & agility work, strength development, and competitive activities, we create an environment where athletes can learn, grow, and have fun.

Our goal is simple:
✅ Help kids develop athleticism
✅ Improve confidence and teamwork
✅ Build healthy habits through movement
✅ Create a positive and competitive community

From beginners to competitive athletes, we meet athletes where they are and help them continue to improve every session.

Movement is medicine, Competition builds character, and community changes lives

05/13/2026

Your feet and ankles are your foundation.

When they hurt, everything above them pays the price.

We prioritize foot and ankle strength and get results faster with BFR.

Blood Flow Restriction (BFR) training may help improve:
- Foot & ankle strength
- Calf activation
- Mobility & stability
- Recovery with less joint stress
- Return-to-function after injury or surgery

One of the biggest advantages of BFR?

You can create a strong training stimulus with LIGHT loads, making BFR valuable when heavy loading isn’t tolerated.

From athletes to older adults, the foot and ankle often get overlooked… until pain, stiffness, weakness, or instability show up.

Stronger foundation = better movement.

Better movement = better performance, balance, and quality of life.

Start with going barefoot in the house and as often as possible.

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04/26/2026

Cross training involves using different sports to improve speed, agility, strength, and coordination.

Cross training helps uncover and develop different skill sets and improve bodily awareness.

Mini soccer is fast-paced so we are constantly on the move, accelerating, decelerating, and changing direction. The game also improves foot-eye coordination.



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04/26/2026

Zig-Zag Cone Drills

Fun, effective, and minimal equipment needed

Set the cones 1-2 yards apart over 15 yards

Weave through the cones focusing on…

1. Weight towards the front of the foot (heel elevated)
2. Plant off outside leg
3. Back pocket to eye socket arm action

2-3 reps per side / facing each direction

These drills improve strength, speed, agility, and jumping.

04/26/2026

Our warm-up goals are below…

1. Reduce injury risk
2. Increase flexibility
3. Improve speed
4. Enhance coordination
5. Improve hip mobility
6. Athletes feeling prepared

Our warm-up includes dynamic stretches, form running drills, strength movements, explosive jumps, and rapid changes in direction.

The warm-up sets the tone for the session so it’s important to bring effort, energy, and enthusiasm.

Our warm-up does more than warm-up it prevents injury and actually enhances strength, coordination, speed, agility, and jumping.

Shout out to our student-athletes! It’s a blast coaching you all.

04/13/2026

May Schedule

Schedule highlights include:

Free youth sports combine: Saturday May 9th 10AM-12PM

Youth Football Camp - Defensive Fundamentals: Saturday May 9th 12:30-2:00PM

Speed Games - check calendar

Explosive Strength - check calendar

Rise Together on Wednesdays from 530-730AM

04/13/2026

April class schedule

Highlights include:

Speed Games: Mondays and Wednesdays from 5PM-6PM

Explosive Strength: Wednesdays from 6-7PM

Rise Together: Wednesdays from 530-730AM

Personal and group training available

Gym Rentals available

Camps and combines coming in MAY!

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04/09/2026

Great opportunity for our kids!

Great Lakes Sports Performance will be hosting a Free Youth Football & Cheer Combine for K-8 grade athletes on Saturday, May 9th from 10am-Noon at the Eddy Center.

Scan the QR on the graphic for more info and to get signed up today!

04/08/2026

Free youth football and cheerleading combine

Test your speed, agility, jumping ability and strength

Saturday May 9th, 10AM to 12PM

All K-8th grade athletes are welcome

Athletic attire, and gym shoes are required

Water and cleats if you have them

100% of donations go to Saint Clair Junior Football and Cheerleading