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12 03, 2026

How Sports Tech is Changing Athlete Rehabilitation

2026-03-12T15:39:25-07:00

By Kaitlyn Keyser, PT, DPT, SCS, ATC, CSCS, Clinic Director of Spooner Sports Institute, Ernest Atkins, CSCS, and Brian Bettner PT, DPT, and Clinic Director of Spooner Mesa Gateway

In the recovery process, you may hear the phrase “trust the process.” At Spooner, while we do believe this is true, we would also […]

How Sports Tech is Changing Athlete Rehabilitation2026-03-12T15:39:25-07:00
19 02, 2026

How We Prepare Athletes for the NFL Combine and Pro Day

2026-02-19T15:09:12-07:00

By Ernie Atkins IV, CSCS

Every year, I help athletes prepare for the NFL Combine and Pro Day leading into the NFL draft. It’s one of the most exciting and challenging training phases because everything is measured, and the margin for error is small. The goal is to train specifically for the tests, keep athletes […]

How We Prepare Athletes for the NFL Combine and Pro Day2026-02-19T15:09:12-07:00
8 01, 2026

Think You Know How to Speed Train?

2026-01-08T15:30:06-07:00

By Ernie Atkins, CSCS

Speed training is something a lot of athletes think about once the season gets close. But the truth is, the off-season is where real speed gains (and injury prevention) actually happen. Whether you’re a parent trying to understand what your athlete needs or an athlete yourself, understanding why speed training matters […]

Think You Know How to Speed Train?2026-01-08T15:30:06-07:00
4 08, 2025

How to Balance Training, School Sports, and Club Sports Without Burning Out

2025-10-08T11:32:09-07:00

By: Ernie Atkins, CSCS

If you’re trying to juggle school, club, and training, you’re not alone. A lot of athletes feel like they have to pick one or the other. The truth is, you can do all three. You just need a plan. Let’s walk through what that actually looks like, step by step. […]

How to Balance Training, School Sports, and Club Sports Without Burning Out2025-10-08T11:32:09-07:00
1 05, 2025

Why Strength Training Outside of School Is a Game-Changer for High School Athletes

2025-05-01T11:25:51-07:00

By Ernie Atkins, CSCS, Head Strength and Conditioning Coach at the Spooner Sports Institute

NIL Deals, College Recruiting, and Instagram Highlight Reel Promotion. It feels like the level of high school sports just keeps rising and rising, and it can feel hard to keep up without a road map or guide. But the good news […]

Why Strength Training Outside of School Is a Game-Changer for High School Athletes2025-05-01T11:25:51-07:00
3 04, 2025

Meet Ernie: The New Face of Sports Performance at Spooner Sports Institute

2025-04-03T11:30:48-07:00

We’re excited to introduce Ernie, our new Head Sports Performance Coach at the Spooner Sports Institute, to the community. With years of experience training athletes across multiple sports, Ernie brings a deep passion for helping athletes become the best versions of themselves. We sat down with him to learn more about his journey, his approach […]

Meet Ernie: The New Face of Sports Performance at Spooner Sports Institute2025-04-03T11:30:48-07:00