Ares Elite Sports Vision

08/01/2025

Take 2… because our first giveaway launch? Yeah, it didn't go well.
(Shoutout to Dr. Joe’s wife for being our only participant.)

We’re celebrating 7 years the right way this time:
*7 new clients → FREE sports vision eval
*Returning clients → 70% off one month of training

How to enter:
-Follow on Instagram
-Like this post
-Tag 3 people who need this training

Here's to not bombing this one! Enter now! Giveaway ends Thursday August 7th at 11:59pm. Winners will be announced Friday, August 8th

07/28/2025

Dr. LaPlaca founded Ares Elite Sports Vision in July 2018, bringing together his deep-seated passions for sports, vision science, and cutting-edge technology. This unique blend ignited a mission: to empower athletes by optimizing their visual and cognitive abilities. For Dr. LaPlaca, there's nothing more rewarding than helping athletes overcome challenges and realize their highest career aspirations.

Leave a comment to say hello to Dr. LaPlaca.

07/23/2025

What does it take to fly 700mph, inches from another jet, and make it look effortless?

It’s not just raw talent. It’s advanced visual processing, lightning-fast reaction time, elite motor control, and the mental resilience to thrive under G-forces that would knock most people out.

In our latest blog, we break down the neuroscience behind how Thunderbird pilots perform under extreme pressure—and how our training could push that edge even further.

This one will blow your mind.
Read the full blog at https://areselitesportsvision.com/blog/how-thunderbird-pilots-master-vision-brainpower-and-g-forces-in-the-sky

Explore the visual and cognitive demands faced by elite fighter pilots like the Air Force Thunderbirds during high-G, high-speed maneuvers. Learn how G-forces impact the brain and eyes—and how sports vision optometry, VR training, and cognitive drills can enhance reaction time, decision-making, an...

07/23/2025

Former pro basketball player Jack Davidson came to Ares for concussion recovery.

He found a system that gave him real data, tracked every session, and pushed his brain to rebuild faster — especially through VR simulations that challenged his reaction time and processing speed.

The results? Clear. Measurable. Game-changing.

07/21/2025

Meet Kristin Farris, Social Media Director at Ares!

With a background in journalism and a passion for creativity, Kristin is the voice behind the visuals. She crafts every post to reflect the power of sports vision training and the stories of the athletes who live it. Her work behind the scenes helps shape how the world sees Ares and the science behind elite performance.

Leave a 👋 to say hey to Kristin!

07/15/2025

Sprint car driver Todd Hobson is leading championships because he trained the system no one else thinks to train...his brain.

In a sport where milliseconds mean everything, sharp vision and fast decisions aren’t optional. They’re the edge.

If you want consistent performance under pressure, this is where you get it.

Ares Elite Sports Vision is where champions train.

07/14/2025

Meet Makenna Clizer, Director of Sales & Business Development at Ares.

Makenna brings a unique perspective to the Ares team through her background in commercial insurance sales and her deep-rooted passion for athletics and motorsports. With a foundation in relationship-building and a strong understanding of athlete performance needs, she connects athletes and organizations with cutting-edge vision performance solutions.

Make sure you drop a 👋 to say hi to Makenna and stay tuned for more "Meet the Team" Mondays!

07/12/2025

It’s not glasses.
It’s not an eye chart.
It’s elite-level brain and performance training.
And it's FUN!
Welcome to the part of your game you’ve never trained before.
Milliseconds Matter.

07/10/2025

You’re grinding every day. But if your brain can’t keep up, your body won’t either.
Speed starts with the system behind your movement — your eyes, your brain, your decisions.
This is where real gains are made.

07/08/2025

“Many athletes rush their returns to sport, which can put you at further risk for another concussion and prolonged recovery.”

Jack Davidson, former pro basketball player, didn’t want to be one of them.
He turned to Dr. LaPlaca for a data-driven approach, not just a guess.
With testing on reaction time, processing speed, and cognitive function, Jack knew exactly when his brain was ready to play again.

This is the standard every athlete deserves.
Smart recovery. Real data. Safe return.