Summer Programs for Young Athletes

Our classes help kids and teens build strength, improve movement and gain confidence in a safe, supportive environment. Our schedules make it easy to prioritize sports performance training without disrupting practices, family time or other activities. Call our sports performance team at 240-292-4458 to learn more.

Pre-Season Soccer Performance Training

Summer is the perfect time to prepare for the upcoming soccer season. We focus on developing the strength, power and resilience required for match play. We train high school athletes with free weights to build a solid strength foundation, enhance explosiveness through plyometric training and improve overall movement quality. A dedicated mobility component helps your soccer player stay loose, fresh and ready to perform throughout the season.

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Youth Strength Foundations Training

A fun, safe way for teens to learn the weight room with no experience needed. Our exercise physiologists help adolescent boys and girls get comfortable with strength training in a positive, supportive environment where learning comes first. Teens learn how to lift safely and correctly while building strength, confidence and self-esteem. We use simple, age-appropriate movement as the building blocks of strength—pushing, pulling, hinging and squatting—all while having fun and feeling supported.

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Summer Basketball Training

Take your high school athlete’s basketball skills to the next level this off season. Our basketball performance program builds the key elements for success on the court. Our exercise physiologists evaluate each athlete before and after the program using objective basketball specific metrics, including sprint speed, jumping ability, strength and change of direction performance, so you can clearly see progress. The result is confident, better prepared athletes who return to the season stronger, faster and more resilient.

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Youth Sports Training for Little Ballers

Give your child a strong, confident start to their athletic development. This high-energy program for kids aged 10 and under uses games and age-appropriate activities to build coordination, balance, strength and speed. Along the way, kids gain confidence, move better and discover how much fun being active can be, setting them up for success in sports and in life.

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Summer Volleyball Training

Standout volleyball skills are built in the summer. Our volleyball performance clinic helps middle school and high school volleyball players improve their jump, lateral movement speed, change of direction and strength so they can compete with confidence. Our experts track critical volleyball metrics, so you know your child isn’t just working hard, but improving safely, efficiently and purposefully. The result is better offseason development, stronger on-court performance, and peace of mind knowing your athlete is training the right way.

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Football Strength and Power Training

Our clinic teaches middle and high school tackle football players how to strength train safely. Our experienced exercise physiologists focus on proper technique for essential lifts, like bench press, deadlift and squat, while incorporating plyometric training to build explosive football-specific power. Your athlete will gain strength, confidence and durability to meet the physical demands of the upcoming season while learning how to train the right way from the start.

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Kids Introduction to Fitness Clinic

This one-week program is a fun, engaging way for 6th and 7th graders to stay active and try something new. Each session, your child will learn simple strength exercises while playing games and engaging in friendly competition. Our exercise physiologists will challenge your child in a supportive environment where exercise feels fun, accessible and confidence-boosting, whether he or she is new to structured activity or already enjoys being active.

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Sports Performance

Meet your fitness goals as a competitive athlete at Adventist HealthCare Sports Performance Institute in Maryland. When you partner with our sports performance team, you’ll become a better overall athlete and lower your risk of injury through a scientific approach.

Who is Sports Performance For?

We train athletes of all ages and abilities who:

• Play club, school, or recreational sports
• Want to become a better version of themself
• Compete or participate in professional, semi-pro, or amateur events

Customized Training

Expect comprehensive strength and endurance training from experienced professionals who know what it takes to get you to the next level. Our trainers use a science-driven approach and hold professional certifications and degrees to deliver the tools athletes need.

Work with a trainer privately or as a team to:

• Grow mentally as an athlete
• Improve agility, balance, speed, and coordination
• Increase strength and power
• Reduce the risk of sports-related injuries
• Enhance sport-specific skills

Unlock Your Best Self with Performance Training

From first time movers to elite competitors, your journey starts here. Stronger movement starts with science, guidance and care you can trust.

• Individual, small-group and class-based training to meet every goal
• Performance optimization for youth, adult and professional athletes
• Evidence based strength, mobility and endurance training

Trusted Physical Therapy Services

We also offer sports physical therapy to help you recover from injury, reduce pain and return to the activities you love.

• Manual therapy, therapeutic exercise and targeted rehabilitation
• One-on-one sessions with your physical therapist for focused, personalized care
• Seamless coordination with performance training for continued progress