Business Q&A: Sports Performance Group

Looking to excel at a higher athletic level?

on Maple Avenue wants to help. The training center claims to be “the unquestioned leader in athletic development in the metropolitan area.” In the last five years, Sports Performance Group has trained 138 All-Americans, according to Director Jude Massillon. They are the only Nike Certified Training Facility in Nassau County and Massillon is rated by Nike as one of the 150 best trainers in the country. Here, the accomplished trainer explains what makes Sports Performance Group rise above the rest. 

What type of services do you offer?

Sports Performance Group takes a unique approach to improving athletic performance. In a little over an hour, a biomechanical evaluation that features a kinetic chain point assessment helps trainers identify any issues with athletes’ natural body motions or senses of balance. Coaches then draw up workouts based on both the results of the evaluation and the trainee’s primary sport. Each training session lasts an hour and starts with a dynamic flexibility warm-up before revving up to the actual training. 

A popular option for swimmers throughout Long Island (is) our combination of power lifting, flexibility and unique shoulder and core strengthening exercise. The Sports Performance Group Training staff have trained athletes in all the major sports, producing high School All-American competitors and some of the finest performances in the country. Our swimmers have garnered several state championships and 18 All- American titles in the last 2 years alone.

What are your most popular camps?

Football, lacrosse and soccer.

What kind of training is involved in your speed camps?

Using the Nike Sparq testing protocol and the functional movement screen, athletes are evaluated, tested, and corrected to (a point where they) immediately improve at their sport. The Rockville Centre location allows athletes access to powerlifting, Vertimax, Rivalus nutrition strategy, hurdles and technical running expertise in a private athletic development center, as well as 55,000 square feet of playing fields, courts and weight rooms.  

What is the main goal of your nutrition program?

Athletes are spending more time than ever integrating all aspects of increasing performance into their daily lives. A football player has different nutritional needs than a soccer player or golfer. Sports that differ in intensities and duration of movement require different quantities and types of foods to maximize performance. Having the proper nutrition program is one of the most important components that can increase athletic potential. We take all the guesswork out of what to eat to suit the energy demands of each sport.

What can customers find on your website?

Aside from a deeper understanding of what makes us the leaders of sports-specific training in the metropolitan area, customers will find articles to give each parent a deeper understanding on training, injury prevention and preparation. (They can also find) our bios and our upcoming programs, such as the new track and field club.