Build faster, stronger, more confident young athletes.
Remote and hybrid sports performance coaching for youth athletes, competitive athletes, and teams who need better speed, strength, power, movement quality, and performance testing — without random workouts or unsafe progressions.
Youth athletes need a foundation, not random conditioning.
Many young athletes are told to “get faster,” “get stronger,” or “work harder,” but they are rarely given a structured plan that matches their age, sport, training history, movement quality, and current capacity.
Dr. Drew Sports Performance helps youth athletes develop the qualities that matter most: movement skill, strength, coordination, speed, durability, confidence, and consistency.
Youth Athlete Coaching Can Help With:
- ✓ Speed and acceleration development
- ✓ Strength foundations
- ✓ Landing, balance, and coordination
- ✓ Agility and change of direction
- ✓ Injury prevention habits
- ✓ Confidence in training
- ✓ Return-to-sport performance progression after injury
- ✓ Parent-friendly structure and accountability
Performance plans for young athletes, competitive athletes, and teams.
Youth athlete development is the primary focus. Additional performance coaching is available for runners, athletes returning to sport performance, BMX racers, and teams looking for objective speed, power, and agility testing.
Youth Athlete Development
A structured performance plan for young athletes who need better movement, strength, coordination, speed, and confidence.
- Speed and agility foundations
- Age-appropriate strength training
- Landing and deceleration mechanics
- Mobility and movement quality
- Injury prevention education
- Parent and athlete accountability
Build durability and reduce breakdown.
Strength and movement programming for youth runners, recreational runners, and athletes returning to running.
- Running-specific strength
- Return-to-run performance progressions
- Calf, foot, hip, and trunk capacity
- Training load guidance
- Race preparation
Bridge the gap between rehab and performance.
For athletes who have completed rehab but do not yet feel ready, strong, explosive, or confident with training and sport demands.
- Strength progressions
- Jumping, landing, and cutting progressions
- Return-to-running performance plans
- Sport-specific reloading
- Milestone tracking
Simple coaching options for athletes and families.
Youth athlete plans are adjusted for age, sport, training history, equipment access, goals, and current movement capacity.
Digital Youth Plan
Best for families who want structure and a plan to follow.
- Monthly training plan
- Youth-safe strength and movement work
- Speed and agility foundations
- Progress tracking
- Best for self-directed athletes
Youth Performance Coaching
Best for athletes who need coaching support and accountability.
- Everything in Digital Youth Plan
- Monthly plan updates
- Direct check-ins
- Monthly video review
- Adjustments for training schedule and goals
Performance+
Best for competitive athletes or return-to-sport performance athletes needing closer support.
- Everything in Youth Performance Coaching
- Weekly program adjustments
- Multiple video reviews
- Competition or season planning
- Priority support
Sports Performance Testing
Objective performance testing for teams, coaches, and athletes who want clear data on speed, power, and change-of-direction ability.
Speed, Power & Agility Testing
Best for teams looking to establish preseason baselines, monitor athlete development, identify performance strengths, and guide future training priorities.
- 40-Yard Dash Testing
- Pro Agility Shuttle Testing
- Vertical Jump Assessment
- Broad Jump Assessment
- Individual Athlete Results
- Team Performance Summary
- Coach Debrief and Training Recommendations
What Coaches Receive
- ✓ Team averages for each test
- ✓ Individual athlete scores
- ✓ Top performers by category
- ✓ Speed, power, and agility profile
- ✓ Performance strengths and opportunities
- ✓ Training recommendations based on results
Testing can be used for preseason screening, offseason development, team benchmarking, and repeat testing throughout the year.
Not sure which option fits?
Apply below and include the athlete’s age, sport, goals, current training schedule, equipment access, and what you are hoping to improve. For teams, include sport, age group, season schedule, and number of athletes.
Drew Abatangelo, DPT, SCS, OCS
Dr. Drew is a Doctor of Physical Therapy and dual board-certified specialist with experience supporting athletes through sports medicine, injury prevention, return-to-sport, and performance programming.
Credentials
- Doctor of Physical Therapy
- Board Certified Sports Clinical Specialist
- Board Certified Orthopaedic Clinical Specialist
- Sports medicine and performance background
Experience
- Youth athlete development and injury prevention
- USA Cycling BMX sports medicine and performance support experience
- USOPC Sports Medicine Volunteer experience
- College athletics sports performance experience
- US Open Golf Performance and Recovery Team experience
- Return-to-sport performance programming
The mission is to help young athletes train with purpose, build confidence, reduce injury risk, and develop the physical foundation they need for long-term success.
Tell me about the athlete or team.
Complete the application below. Include the athlete's age, sport, goals, training experience, current schedule, equipment access, and what you would like help improving. For teams, include sport, age group, season schedule, testing goals, and number of athletes.
This form is for sports performance coaching and testing only. Please do not submit medical information, diagnoses, pain reports, insurance information, or protected health information.