Saddlebrook Sports Performance

12/05/2025

December Yoga Series: Sunset Gentle Yoga

~ Every Sunday in December ~

4:30pm – 5:30pm

Lakeside Village Field

As the sun sets over the lake, unwind and reset with this restorative yoga series led by Lauren Frank.

Class Description
This gentle yoga series is designed to guide you into a parasympathetic state through intentional breathing and mindful muscle lengthening. Perfect for beginners discovering yoga or athletes seeking deep recovery, each class flows slowly through seated, standing, and supine postures to cultivate lasting calmness in both mind and body.

Details
• Dates: Sundays – December 7, 14, 21, & 28
• Time: 4:30–5:30 PM
• Location: Lakeside Village Field (stunning lake + sunset views)
• Cost: $20 non-members | $15 members | Complimentary for Saddlebrook Sports Performance members
• All levels welcome – modifications always offered

Bring your mat, and water. Spots are limited!

Email Chris May at [email protected] to reserve your spot (single class or the full series).

End your weekend in pure serenity 🌅🧘‍♀️

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Who’s joining us on the grass this December? Drop a 🙏 below!

06/24/2025

🏒 Hockey Performance Testing Recap 🏋️‍♂️

A huge THANK YOU to everyone who came out for Saddlebrook Sport Performance’s Hockey Performance Evaluation event on June 7th! From speed and agility to shooting accuracy and endurance, we saw incredible effort, energy, and determination from every athlete. 💪🔥

It was awesome seeing your competitive edge and commitment to growth — this is just the beginning. Let’s keep pushing the limits and building toward an elite season ahead! 👊

06/05/2025

Meet Sydney Boynton 💪🎾

Born into a family of athletes and coaches, Sydney Boynton was immersed in the world of sports from an early age. Though she initially pursued a degree in Fashion Marketing & Management to follow her creative passions, she soon discovered a deeper calling in fitness and performance.

Now an ISSA-certified personal trainer, Sydney is dedicated to helping athletes reach their full potential. She’s gained valuable experience supporting WTA players and observing the high-level training and discipline that define the professional tennis world.

Her journey hasn’t been a straight line, but one thing has always been certain—Sydney was meant to be in sports.👟🔥

05/30/2025

📣 Meet Coach Kiana Sawtelle
🏋️‍♀️ Sports Performance Coach | 📱 Social Media Coordinator

🎓 B.S. in Kinesiology | M.S. in Exercise & Nutrition Sciences
💪 Trains junior/pro athletes + general population
🔥 Helping you feel better, move better, and perform better

Originally from Stuart, Florida, she comes from a family of collegiate athletes and has continued that legacy through her own athletic and professional journey.

She began her career in sports performance as an intern at Saddlebrook Sports Performance in 2019 while completing her Master’s Degree in Exercise and Nutrition Sciences at the University of Tampa. During this time, she also competed on the university’s beach volleyball team, helping lead them to their first AVCA National Championship in 2019. Prior to that, she earned her Bachelor’s Degree in Kinesiology/Exercise Science while playing indoor volleyball at Southeastern University.

Kiana’s role at Saddlebrook has steadily expanded since her internship, becoming a full time coach in 2020. In 2021, she took on the additional role of Social Media Coordinator, managing the social media accounts for Saddlebrook Sports Performance, Tennis, and Golf, showcasing her ability to communicate the value of performance training and highlighting the company in each of their disciplines.

Kiana specializes in developing elite-level training programs for junior and professional athletes, as well as customized programs for general population clients. Her approach focuses on improving overall athleticism, injury prevention, and sport-specific performance. She is equally passionate about helping adults feel better, move better, and look better through personalized, functional training strategies. With a strong foundation in exercise science and a competitive playing background, she brings both technical knowledge and personal experience to her coaching.

05/29/2025

🏒 Ready to elevate your game? Join us for the Hockey Performance Evaluation on June 7th, 2025 at Saddlebrook Sports Performance in Wesley Chapel, FL!

🔥 Test your speed, power, endurance, and skill in a series of pro-style evaluations:
✔️ 40 Yard Dash
✔️ Pro Agility
✔️ Broad Jump
✔️ Lateral Bounds
✔️ Push-Ups
✔️ Shooting Accuracy
✔️ Stick Handling
✔️ Beep Test

💪 $50 per player gets you:
✅ Full performance report
✅ Customized training plan
✅ Access to summer training and rollerblade stick handling clinics
Limited spots available — don’t miss out!

👇🏽REGISTER NOW!
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeMMOWH2wFfnihWn8aZJaYJa9X6SOVhqaXTAqmMXPqOKVgG5A/viewform

05/29/2025

We’re excited to welcome Connor Lyons, to the Saddlebrook Sports Performance family!

With 16+ years of elite experience in strength and conditioning, Connor brings a wealth of knowledge, passion, and proven results to our athletes.

About Connor Lyons
🏋️‍♂️ Strength & Conditioning Coach | 🏒 USA Hockey | 📚 Author & Educator

Certifications
• NSCA Certified Strength & Conditioning Specialist
• NASM Performance Enhancement Specialist

Experience
✅ 16+ years in performance coaching
🎓 USF Morsani College of Medicine – Athletic Training Education Program
🏋️ Former roles include:
• USA Hockey Women’s Olympic Team (2018) – Asst. S&C Coach
• USA Hockey National Program (18U, 22U, Sr) – Head S&C Coach
• USF Football – Asst. Strength Coach
• AdventHealth Center Ice – Director of Sports Performance
• Athletes Compound/Saddlebrook – Associate Director
• API – Director of Combine Prep
• Lyons Den Sports Performance – Owner

Current Role
🔥 Strength & Conditioning Coach – USA Hockey Boys National Development Program
📍 Now at Saddlebrook Sports Performance

Author & Contributor
📘 Simple Strength
📘 The Dynamic Effort Method for Athletes
📘 Total Hockey Training
✍️ Contributor – PowerliftingTechnique.com

Athletic Background
• Former NCAA hockey player (Nichols College, USF)
• 3x All-American at USF
• Junior hockey – Cincinnati Cobras (CSHL)

We’re excited for the journey ahead and proud to have you helping shape the next generation of champions. 🙌

05/27/2025

📣 Meet our Director: Chris May

🏋️‍♂️ Director of Sports Performance at Saddlebrook

‭Chris May is a Florida native, born and raised in Jupiter, FL. A lifelong‬ athlete, Chris was a three-sport standout at Dwyer High School before earning a‬ Division I football scholarship to Eastern Michigan University. There, he was a‬ four-year starting safety and completed his degree in Exercise Science.‬

After a season playing professionally in Europe for the Kiel Baltic Hurricanes‬ (German Football League), Chris shifted his focus to performance coaching - combining his athletic background with a science-based approach to training.‬
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Chris began his career at Saddlebrook International Sports, working with elite‬ junior athletes and professionals from the ATP/WTA, MLB, NFL, and NHL. He later‬ joined the Performance Compound in Tampa, where he led off-season training for‬ MLB players, before returning to Saddlebrook in 2015 as the‬‭ Director of Sports‬ Performance‬‭.‬

In his current role, Chris oversees all performance training for Saddlebrook’s‬ Tennis and Golf Academies, Touring Pro Program, and professional athlete‬ off-season development. His coaching style blends biomechanics, energy system development, and sport-specific programming to maximize performance and‬ reduce injury risk.‬
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Chris holds certifications as a:‬
- Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist (CSCS)‬
- Titleist Performance Institute Level 1 (TPI-1)‬
- USA Weightlifting Level 1 Coach (USAW-1)‬
- USA Track and Field Certified Coach‬
- CPR/AED Certified‬
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Whether working with emerging athletes or seasoned pros, Chris is committed to‬ building complete, resilient, and high-performing individuals—on and off the field.‬


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05/27/2025

🚨 Spots are going FAST! 🚨

Our Summer Sports Performance Programs are almost full! 💪

We’re capping each session at 12 athletes so you get focused coaching and real results.
Speed 🏃 Strength 🏋️ Agility 🔥 — we’ve got it all.

Don’t wait! ⏳
📲 Sign up now and secure your spot before they’re gone!

05/26/2025

🏋️‍♂️ Game Ready, Every Day 💪

From speed drills and group workouts to focused strength training—every session is designed to help our athletes move better, get stronger, and perform at their peak.

🔥 Whether you’re training for the next match or just getting started, we’re building more than athletes—we’re building complete competitors.

📍 Saddlebrook Sports Performance

04/18/2025

Speed, sweat and serious gains - SBSP never misses 🏆💪🏽

04/14/2025