Performance Lab
Performance Lab isn’t just a workout; it’s a systematic approach to athletic dominance. We’ve combined the high-level infrastructure of professional sports with a semi-private coaching environment to ensure every athlete builds a higher ceiling.
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Most athletes workout.
Few train.
Even fewer develop.
Performance Lab is built for the athlete who don’t want to be just another name on the roster — but the player others notice.
The faster first step.
The stronger presence.
The one who doesn’t fade late in games.
The one coaches trust.
This is where good athletes become great.
Performance Lab isn’t random workouts or crowded group sessions.
It’s a structured, measurable development system designed to take athletes potential to performance then build that potential to greater heights.
Every session follows a progressive plan built around:
∙ ∙ Speed, strength, and power progression
∙ Movement efficiency and injury resilience
∙ Performance testing and reassessment∙
Athletes are evaluated.
Training is prescribed.
Progress is tracked.
No guessing.
No wasted time.
No plateau training.
THREE PILLARS OF POTENTIAL
1. Structural Integrity (The Foundation)
You cannot build a high-performance engine on a shaky frame. We prioritize Movement Quality and Injury Resilience so your body can handle the force of elite-level play without breaking down.
2. Neuromuscular Efficiency (The Spark)
Speed and power are products of the brain communicating with the muscles. Our 75-minute sessions utilize advanced CNS (Central Nervous System) stimulation to ensure your “first step” isn’t just fast—it’s explosive.
3. Data-Backed Evolution (The Map)
Potential is a math problem, not a guessing game. Through scheduled reassessment cycles, we map your progress against elite benchmarks. We don’t hope you’re getting better; we prove it.
Your Investment
Full access to our Premium Training Package + access to Performance Lab sessions
Private training in a small group setting
Personalized training program up to 5 days a week
Tracked progress: test and re-assess
Monthly $295
For information or to join a group:
Matt Merrick, 952-641-6764
mattm@mnmadehockey.com
Expectations
For parents, this means your athlete isn’t just “working hard.” They’re following a system designed for long-term results.
For athletes, it means If you’re satisfied being average, this isn’t for you.
But if you want to separate yourself…
If you want to go from good to great…
If you want to become the player others chase…
Performance Lab is where that transformation begins.
Train with intent.
Train with structure.
LTAD Model
We view your athlete’s career as a long-term trajectory. Our Long-Term Athletic Development (LTAD) model ensures they don’t peak too early or burn out. We are building the physical literacy and professional habits that carry them through high school, college, and beyond.
Small Group Environment: Elite coaching without the “big box” distractions.
Individualized Prescription: Every body is different; every program should be too..
Accountability Culture: We teach athletes how to own their process.
The Atlast Project →
Don’t Just Train for Today. Build Your Ultimate Ceiling.
Most programs focus on the “grind”—simply wearing athletes out. At Performance Lab, we focus on Unlocking Latent Potential. Every athlete has a “hidden” gear they haven’t reached yet. Our mission is to identify the technical and physical bottlenecks holding them back and systematically remove them. We don’t just improve your stats; we expand what is possible for you as an athlete.

