DK PERFORMANCE AND RECOVERY LAB

WHO SHOULD BE INVOLVED IN DK PERFORMANCE LAB PROGRAMS?

Every player should have a plan for maintenance and recovery in today's hyper competitive sports arena. The DK Performance Lab is designed for baseball and softball players in middle school, high school, college and professional leagues. 

WHAT'S THE PURPOSE OF THE DK PERFORMANCE LAB?

The DK Performance Lab programs help pitchers and position players navigate the rigors of the spring and summer baseball seasons within the weight room with personalized programming to maintain all of the hard work put in the off-season. DK Performance Lab programs help maintain previous off-season development through a focused in-season training and recovery program in conjunction with Advanced Physical Therapy and is directed by current professional pitcher, Parisi Speed School and DK coach Chas Cywin. 

WHAT SHOULD I EXPECT FROM A DK PERFORMANCE LAB PROGRAM?

DK Performance Lab programs complement the workload required by your high school coaches and will continuously help you develop athletically throughout the season. 

Essential for high performing athletes, DK Performance Lab programs focus on maintaining peak performance by:

• Developing and maintaining overall strength
• Power development
• Maintaining quality aerobic capacity
• Access to recovery modalities such as Normatec, Hypervolt massage guns, HyperIce products, etc. All of which are some of the industry’s leading recovery tools to promote efficient muscle repair between training sessions. practices, and games 
• Serving as mentorship to assist and guide players through the highs and lows of a season and help manage on and off field stressors that enhance and inhibit performance

Included in each player's program,  they'll have access to the recovery room providing them with cutting edge recovery tools to ensure athletes to help stay at their best. You'll have access to advanced recovery modalities, including Normatec, Hypervolt massage guns, and HyperIce products. 

These industry-leading tools are designed to accelerate muscle recovery, helping you recover faster and perform stronger throughout the season, between training sessions and games.

WHAT ARE THE BENEFITS OF DK PERFORMANCE LAB PROGRAMS

The benefits of a focused in-season strength training program are multifaceted and directly contribute to improved performance and injury prevention. Here's a breakdown:

• Maintenance of Peak Power Output:
  • During the season, the repetitive high-intensity actions like swinging, throwing, and sprinting can deplete power reserves. Targeted strength training maintains the neuromuscular efficiency needed for explosive movements. This ensures that players retain their ability to generate maximum force quickly, crucial for hitting home runs, throwing velocity, and rapid fielding reactions.
• Injury Prevention and Resilience:
  • Baseball places significant stress on joints and muscles. Strength training reinforces these structures, minimizing the risk of common baseball injuries like rotator cuff tears, hamstring strains, and lower back pain. Strengthening supporting muscles helps to stabilize joints and improves overall body control, allowing players to withstand the physical demands of the season.
• Enhanced Muscular Endurance:
  • A long baseball season demands sustained physical exertion. In-season strength training builds muscular endurance, enabling players to maintain performance levels throughout extended games and tournaments. This translates to consistent performance, reduced fatigue, and improved recovery between games.
• Improved Aerobic Capacity and Recovery:
  • While strength is vital, aerobic capacity is equally important for recovery and sustained performance. The program incorporates elements to maintain a quality aerobic capacity, allowing for faster recovery between plays and improved endurance during long games. This is vital for pitchers that need to recover between innings, and for position players that need to run multiple bases.
• Mental Fortitude and Stress Management:
  • The program's mentorship component provides players with strategies to manage the mental and emotional pressures of the season. This includes techniques for handling stress, maintaining focus, and building confidence. This mental resilience contributes to improved on-field performance and a more positive overall experience.
• Optimized Performance Consistency:
  • The program's structure is designed to avoid overtraining, which can lead to fatigue and decreased performance. By carefully balancing strength training with on-field activities, players maintain consistent performance levels throughout the season. This consistency allows for a higher level of play throughout the entirety of the baseball season.
• Individualized Training Adjustments:
  • The program allows for adjustments based on individual player needs and positional demands. This allows for players to get specific training that will help them maintain and improve the specific skills needed for their position.
• Maintained or Improved Bone Density:
  • Strength training helps to maintain or improve bone density. This is important for all athletes, and helps to reduce the risk of fractures and other bone related injuries.