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Being both a Physical Therapist and a former Division I competitive swimmer, I understand the importance of strength training and how critical it is for athletic development and injury prevention. But even more importantly, working with an individual that understands the sport and the specific needs that swimmers need is necessary, and Lee is just that. I have sent many patients to Lee and have had the pleasure of seeing them develop into stronger and faster athletes. It is with great pleasure that I highly recommend Lee Sommers, he is definitely an individual that I wish could have worked with during my swimming career!
Dr. POLO LYNN EDWARDS | PT, DPT, Cert. MDT Howard University Division I swimming Alum 2010Good Counsel Swim and Diving Alum 2006RMSC Alum
As soon as our team started to train with Matt and Healthy Baller, everything changed for our group in a very positive way. We became a much more explosive unit, and I believe it was the manner in which we went about our business in terms of strength training, conditioning, as well as nutrition. Matt had our guys so finely tuned into their bodies that they not only trained for the season, but for life. Our team became strong in so many ways outside of just basketball, and we owe a great deal of the credit to Healthy Baller.
SEAN MCALOON | HEAD BOYS’ BASKETBALL COACH | ST. JOHN’S COLLEGE HIGH SCHOOL
My favorite part about Healthy Baller is one word: TRUST. In this amazing profession of working with student-athletes and building on team core principles the entire year, I know I can TRUST on the Healthy Baller Staff to generate the best from my players. Coach O’Donovan and his crew are first class. People are at the top level at their professions when they understand, evolve, love and commit to their jobs. This is what you get with Healthy Baller.
CASEY O'NEILL | HEAD COACH | GONZAGA COLLEGE HIGH SCHOOL LACROSSE
Working with Blair and Healthy Baller during the NBA Pre-Draft process was great because they helped put me in the best shape of my life. They did a tremendous job of making sure I was ready for NBA workouts and NBA Summer League while keeping my health a top priority through a strong balance of hard work as well as recovery.
TARIK BLACK | NBA PLAYER | LOS ANGELES LAKERS
It is with much pleasure that I write a testimonial for Blair O’Donovan from Healthy Baller. I have been privileged to work with Blair O’Donovan for over 10 years in China at the Nike All Asia Camps, in Australia with my professional National Basketball League (NBL) Teams, in the Philippines with National University College program and in Indonesia with professional and the National Senior Team. Blair has incredible knowledge of strength and conditioning at all levels from your players through to elite players and is highly regarded wherever he goes. Blair is a great communicator and extremely innovative in the way he approaches each program that he works with. Different countries have different resources and needs and Blair has an ability to improvise and provide the best service possible and get effective results. Blair by far is one of the best Strength and Conditioning coaches I have worked at in my career and would highly recommend him to anyone or program if your are seeking outstanding results with your team.
ROB BEVERIDGE | HEAD COACH | ILLAWARRA HAWKS OF NBL AUSTRALIA BASKETBALL
Simply put: Healthy Baller has taken our program to a different level. We are proud to be one of the company’s initial clients and the results delivered through the well-designed and enthusiastically implemented training program speak for themselves: we have won two VISAA State Championships and two WCAC Conference Championships over the past three seasons. The key to our experience with Healthy Baller has been the sport-specific implementation of training techniques employed by Healthy Baller. They are not trying to train our team like football players, they are training our team to be girls’ lacrosse players and incorporating the latest technology and philosophies. As a result, not only has our performance improved, but our injury rates have plummeted. Our athletes are balanced, strong, fast, and agile. I cannot speak highly enough about our training experience with Healthy Baller.
RICK SOFIELD | GIRLS' LACROSSE COACH | BISHOP IRETON HIGH SCHOOL
Teddy is the man. I struggled going through 5 hamstring pulls in a 4-5 month period and couldn't get right until we started working together. He helped me rehab and I haven't had one hamstring pull since. He will always keep it real with you and advise you on what you should and shouldn't do while rehabbing. His exercises are challenging and he knows what he's doing because he's able to explain exactly how everything will help you. He always checks in on you to see how you're doing and make sure you're doing your exercises. I'd recommend him to anybody I know, best physical therapist I ever met!!
TJ DOZIER | GEORGETOWN PREP | 2-TIME ALL CONFERENCE RUNNING BACK & CORNERBACK
Honored to work with these guys. They both have been a huge part of me just trying to get better everyday!
LAURI MARKKANEN | NBA PLAYER | CHICAGO BULLS
Always a learning experience working with you guys. I can’t wait to see where our futures lead so when I tell the story I can say how much you guys have done for me mentally and physically. This is only the beginning!
DEREK COOKE JR | NBA G PLAYER | RAPTORS 905
Blair is phenomenal in not just physical conditioning and training, but in nutrition and health. It really is a full package with Healthy Baller. All three of my children have trained with Blair and Healthy Baller trainers and we have seen huge improvements and growth. The new facility is top notch and great location. Blair has always been flexible to our schedules. We will continue to work with Blair and the Healthy Baller family for years to come.
COACH STEVE
I just wanted to say thank you to Wes from Healthy Baller. He is amazing with kids, knows when to push and when to have fun. When my daughter Nina was coming off a knee injury, he not only helped her recover but helped her become stronger, faster and most importantly confident again. She just made the Maryland Olympic Development Program and was selected for regional camps. Wes was a huge reason. Thanks Healthy Baller for your trainers and most importantly, people like Wes.
MICHAEL POLLACK
Working Chris has been one of the highlights of my lacrosse training experiences. Chris is the most knowledgeable trainer I have ever worked with. Since doing speed and agility with him, my peers have noticed a noticeable difference in my game.
Chris’ commitment to his athletes is awesome as well, often waking up at 6 am to work with us. As well as allowing us to use the facility to get better. If you have the opportunity to work and get to know Chris, you should definitely take it.
CONNOR SHELLENBERGER | UVA LACROSSE
Blair is dedicated to his clients. He has a vision for you and with your hard work you both can achieve it. It’s a fantastic experience that he and Healthy Baller team and facilities make possible. Blair is attentive, creative and focused. He helps you to inculcate important habits that become relevant outside of the gym as well. It’s an important experience that everyone should go on with Blair and Healthy Baller if you are truly committed to health and wellness in your life.
ASHISH FRANCIS
“Chris Wychock is an elite personal trainer, helping athletes like myself increase their strength, agility, and speed. Chris incorporates in game athletic simulation, in addition to weighted training. He has helped me profoundly throughout the years develop as an athlete and get me to this point.”
Joey Epstein , Hopkins Lacrosse
“Working Chris has been one of the highlights of my lacrosse training experiences. Chris is the most knowledgeable trainer I have ever worked with. Since doing speed and agility with him my peers have noticed a noticeable difference in my game. Chris’s commitment to his athletes is awesome as well, often waking up at 6 am to work with us. As well as allowing us to use the facility to get better. If you have the opportunity to work and get to know Chris, you should definitely take it.”
Connor Shellenberger, UVA lacrosse
Dr. Wesley Wang pushed me to work hard every day and he challenged me with sport specific exercises that helped me feel comfortable when I got back to playing soccer. He is a great guy and a fantastic PT, 10/10 would recommend!
LEAH TURNER
Fun and motivational sessions that my daughter looks forward to and feels is helping her improve as an athlete. Candace is an amazing teacher and trainer.
LAUREN ROY
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