Lakeshore Sports Science and Performance Center

12/31/2025

Why SSPC? Built For Champions. Open to All. 🥇

From first reps to final competitions, Lakeshore Sports Science and Performance Center is your training ground for progress. Our inclusive environment, top-tier equipment and data-based approach empower all athletes to push boundaries and redefine what’s possible. Learn more at lakeshore.org/sspc

12/19/2025

Working hard with with USA Fencing USA Parafencing! ⚔️

SSPC is excited to collaborate with USA Parafencing to help their elite athletes sharpen their edge. A few Para fencers have already come through for testing, and we can’t wait to welcome more in the coming months. Here’s to building strength, precision and performance together!

12/16/2025

True progress requires clarity, and that's exactly what we deliver. 🎯

At SSPC, your goals come first. We’re here to help you define a clear path to success through personalized performance assessments and expert guidance in nutrition, mental performance and strength & conditioning. Our mission is simple: cut through the noise so you can focus on what truly matters. Learn more at lakeshore.org/sspc.

12/12/2025

This time of year can mean lots of traveling and on-the-go snacks, but that doesn't mean you have to sacrifice your nutrition goals!

Paralympian Lindsey Zurbrugg shares her advice on portable snacks and what she typically gravitates to when planning for a travel day.

12/08/2025

Get ready, we’ve got a couple of great events coming up at our Sports Science & Performance Center! Details below:

Monthly Functional Mobility Class
December 11, 4-5 p.m.
Join instructor Aaron Scheidies the second Thursday of every month for a FREE functional mobility class that covers injury prevention and sport-specific training! The next class will take place Thursday, December 11. Participants must have completed SSPC testing to attend. Contact Kelly Bonner at kellyb@lakeshore.org for more information and to register.

SSPC Open House
December 15 & 16, 8 a.m. - 6 p.m.
Interested in learning more about SSPC? Stop by SSPC for a free tour of our unique spaces and to learn more about the benefits and services we provide! Attendees will receive an exclusive code for special pricing on testing services. No RSVP or registration required.

12/05/2025

Though it may seem unusual for the USA Para Bobsled team to be in Alabama, we knew from the start it would be a perfect fit. ❄️ USA Bobsled/Skeleton

After two days of extensive performance assessments, nutrition consultations, educational sessions and more — all designed to help them optimize training and recovery — we asked the team to share their experiences at SSPC, as well as their journey to push for Para Bobsled’s inclusion in future Paralympics. Stay tuned for more content from this awesome week!

11/29/2025

Why SSPC? Powered by Data. Driven by You.

Lakeshore Sports Science and Performance Center isn’t just a facility — it’s a community. With a focus on adaptive excellence and athlete-centered care, we’re redefining what elite performance looks like. Learn more at lakeshore.org/sspc

11/25/2025

Huge congratulations to athlete Katie Verderber, who was named to the 2026 Paralympic Team for USA Curling!

Katie joined us at SSPC in May during one of our VMAA Camps, and her passion, work ethic and dedication to her sport were evident from the start. We know how hard she’s worked to reach this incredible milestone, and we couldn’t be prouder. We can't wait to cheer her on as she represents Team USA at MilanoCortina2026. Go Katie!

The 2026 Paralympic Team has been named! Congratulations to Matthew Thums, Oyuna Uranchimeg, Sean O’Neill, Dan Rose, and Katie Verderber who will represent Team USA in Cortina!
Read more ➡️ https://loom.ly/BfxxZM8

11/24/2025

Showcasing what SSPC is all about 💪 We had an awesome time last week at our coaches showcase, where we brought coaches in for a day full of great conversations, powerful demonstrations (shoutout to Adam!) and insightful sessions.

Want an opportunity to learn more about SSPC? We're having an open house in December — stay tuned for more information coming soon!

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11/13/2025

When you join , you join a community where adaptive athletes thrive. Here, you're more than just an athlete; you're part of a culture that cares. Learn more about our commitment to you goals at lakeshore.org/sspc.

11/11/2025

In honor of Veterans Day, we wanted to share a few of our favorite moments from our VMAA camps. Today and every day, we recognize and honor all those who served, and continue to serve, our country. We salute you and thank you for your service. 🇺🇸

11/08/2025

Our energy bites are an athlete favorite, so we're sharing the recipe! Shoutout to our intern Olivia for showing us how it's done! Get the full recipe below or visit lakeshore.org/nutritionlab for a PDF version. 😋

Energy Bites:
1 cup old-fashioned oats
1/2 cup creamy peanut butter (sub. sunflower butter)
1/2 cup mini semi-sweet chocolate chips
1/3 cup honey (sub. maple syrup)
1 Tbsp flaxseeds (sub. chia seeds)
Stir all ingredients together in a medium bowl until well-mixed. Cover and chill in the refrigerator for 1 hour (optional). Once chilled, roll into balls of about 1 inch. Keep refrigerated for up to 1 week.