Athletic Lab
Mike Young serves as the Director of Performance & Sport Science at Athletic Lab, which is located in North Carolina. In addition to owning and directing Athletic Lab, Mike also holds the position of Performance Director for the North Carolina Courage, managing sports science and athletic development initiatives for the women's soccer club. As a co-owner of the LTAD Network, Mike organizes coaching education and networking events focused on long-term athletic development. Recently, Mike became a member of the NWSL Taskforce on Research in Soccer, contributing to research initiatives in women's soccer. Previous roles include High Performance Director for the North Carolina Football Club, First Team Fitness Coach for Vancouver Whitecaps FC, and instructor at both Lenoir-Rhyne University and the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. Mike holds a Ph.D. in Kinesiology and Exercise Science from Louisiana State University, complemented by master's and bachelor's degrees in athletic administration and exercise physiology from Ohio University.
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Athletic Lab
Philosophy: The goal Athletic Lab is to help individuals and teams maximize their performance through sound, logical, and evidence-based training. We strive to offer the highest possible quality in a wide-range of services to meet every performance enhancement need. Expertise: Unlike our competitors, Athletic Lab can actually offer much more than just strength and conditioning services. Every member of the Athletic Lab team is an expert in their respective field. While other companies may claim to have “experts,” closer examination will reveal staffs made up primarily of individuals with nothing more than an undergraduate degree in a sports science. While this is certainly a great place to start, it doesn’t make one an expert. In contrast, members of the Athletic Lab team have higher level degrees and certifications and stay up to date with all the latest developments in the sports sciences. In addition, the Athletic Lab team is widely recognized for their contributions to sports and movement science research. Experience: The Athletic Lab team are not only experts in their fields but they also have the experience to back up their knowledge. All your performance solutions are provided by consultants who have achieved high levels of on-the-field success with athletes ranging from beginner to elite. We understand what it takes to produce results and we know how to get the job done in the most effective manner possible. ATHLETIC DEVELOPMENT REDEFINED