Lightning Performance Solutions

08/27/2025

Athlete Spotlight 🔦⚡️

Ryker has officially reached “unc” and “OG” status here. He first came in as a junior in high school, and now he’s headed off to Louisiana Tech after two years of grinding at Johnson County Community College.

We’ve been through it all together. Injuries, performance training, injury prevention, life milestones, and a ton of growth both on and off the field. Ryker and his family chose this place years ago when typical approaches to his knee pain weren’t getting him better. No insurance games, just solutions and results.

While he may be headed far away, I’m excited to see him back during breaks and continue supporting his journey. Proud of all the work he’s put in, and I can’t wait to watch him keep succeeding. Go Bulldogs! 🐾⚾️

08/26/2025

Honored to support an organization that supports youth safety in the community!

We are grateful for your sponsorship of the Smithville Community in Action 5K and Family Fun Run on September 13th, Lightning Performance Solutions! Your support serves as a shining example of commitment to keeping Smithville youth safe and we couldn't be more thankful for your partnership!

08/19/2025

ATHLETE SPOTLIGHT 🔦

I’ve had the privilege of working with Brandon over the last few years. Brandon is a resilient athlete who’s battled through a tough stretch of injuries and has been helped by many talented professionals along the way.

Sometimes, it takes a deeper dive to get that last bit of progress and long-term relief. That’s where we come in.

Scar tissue can be miserable to work through, but it’s one of our specialties. At our clinic, we take a root-cause approach digging into the why, not just managing the symptoms.

This is the difference with direct-pay care:
✅ No insurance limitations
✅ No rushed visits
✅ Just personalized, results-driven rehab that works

Brandon’s progress has been incredible, and I’m pumped to help him continue thriving this season. The mission is healing, performance, and unlocking potential.

08/13/2025

ATHLETE SPOTLIGHT 🔦

I have had the privilege of working with Taylor, a softball player at the University of Maryland on several things over the last few years. Taylor came in during her freshman year of high school and is headed off to her sophomore year of college. I think that means OG status in here.

Taylor is a high-level athlete in a high-level program. While she has always had a great team staff in high school and now college, my approach and perspective to address chronic, nagging problems complimented everything else she does training and rehabilitation wise.

I use a deep, full-body assessment to uncover the root cause of dysfunction, not just symptom management. Sure, we also went through the surgical rehab component, but the approach and level of care is the same.

Through our work, we were able to achieve:
✅ Significant pain reduction
✅ Drastically improved movement and function
✅ Achieve a level of readiness for moving to the next level
✅ Keep her going in spite of big injury
✅ Address little things before they became a big injury

This is why private, individualized care matters. No rushed visits. No insurance limitations. Just focused, performance-driven rehab built around the athlete.

Taylor is ready to crush this year. I’m grateful to be part of the journey and excited to keep working! Let’s keep pushing toward those big goals. Big 10 softball title perhaps? Let’s go Terrapins!

08/06/2025

ATHLETE SPOTLIGHT 🔦

I have had the privilege of working with Beau, a linebacker at Washburn University, on several things over the last few years. Beau came in during his sophomore year of high school and now has moved on to college.

Beau is a high-level athlete in a high-level program. While he has always had a great team staff in high school and now college, my approach and perspective to address chronic, nagging problems complimented everything else he does training and rehabilitation wise.

I use a deep, full-body assessment to uncover the root cause of dysfunction, not just symptom management. Sure, we also went through the surgical rehab component, but the approach and level of care is the same.

Through our work, we were able to achieve:
✅ Significant pain reduction
✅ Drastically improved movement and function
✅ Achieve a level of readiness for moving to the next level
✅ Keep him going in spite of big injury

This is why private, individualized care matters. No rushed visits. No insurance limitations. Just focused, performance-driven rehab built around the athlete.

Beau is off to school and ready to crush this year. I’m grateful to be part of the journey and excited to keep working! Let’s keep pushing toward those big goals.

07/29/2025

ATHLETE SPOTLIGHT 🔦

Have the privilege of working with Jeb, a linebacker at Colgate University on several lingering issues. Jeb came in during his senior year of high school and now has moved on to college.

Jeb is a high-level athlete in a high-level program. While the team staff does an incredible job, sometimes it takes a fresh perspective to address chronic, nagging problems.

That’s exactly what my approach is built around: a deep, full-body assessment to uncover the root cause of dysfunction, not just symptom management.

Through our work, we were able to achieve:
✅ Significant pain reduction
✅ Drastically improved movement and function
✅ Achieve a level of readiness for moving to the next level

This is why private, individualized care matters. No rushed visits. No insurance limitations. Just focused, performance-driven rehab built around the athlete.

Jeb is ready to crush this year and I’m excited to be part of the journey. Let’s keep pushing toward those big goals.

07/24/2025

ATHLETE SPOTLIGHT 🔦

I have the privilege of working with Jack, a top-tier tight end at Iowa State on several lingering issues that just wouldn’t go away after a few injuries.

Jack is a high-level athlete in a high-level program. While the team staff does an incredible job (seriously, they’re the best of the best), sometimes it takes a fresh perspective to address those chronic, nagging problems.

That’s exactly what my approach is built around: a deep, full-body assessment to uncover the root cause of dysfunction, not just symptom management.

Through our work, we were able to achieve:
✅ Significant pain reduction
✅ Drastically improved movement and function
✅ A return to school feeling better than he has in a long time

This is why private, individualized care matters. No rushed visits. No insurance limitations. Just focused, performance-driven rehab built around the athlete.

Jack’s getting back after a rough rehab year and I’m excited to be part of the journey. Let’s keep pushing toward those big goals.

07/19/2025

‼️Legend helping heroes‼️

There are heroes and there are legends.
And then there are legends who dedicate their lives to helping heroes.

Jay Dawes is one of those legends. A friend, mentor, and colleague whose work has shaped the way we train and support tactical athletes: our police officers, firefighters, EMS crews, and military members. His career has been committed to improving readiness, building work capacity, and reducing injury risk for those who serve.

Jay, you’re a legend helping heroes. It was a privilege to reconnect with you and so many other incredible professionals at the in Kansas City this week. Apologies for the lack of photos for many others, I was too caught up in the great conversations!

07/17/2025

We all wear different jerseys, but we’re on the same team.

Athletic trainers, physical therapists, chiropractors, and strength coaches all work with the same goal in mind: helping athletes get better, stronger, and more resilient. The tools and lenses may vary, but the purpose is shared.

Grateful to have the National Conference right here in Kansas City this year.

A chance to learn, network, and grow surrounded by some of the best minds in the field. Caught up with old friends, met new ones, and got to connect with mentors who helped shape my career. Iron sharpens iron. Let’s keep raising the standard.

07/15/2025

ATHLETE SPOTLIGHT 🔦

Recently had the opportunity to work with .8 , a standout linebacker at Arizona State University, on some long-standing issues that were holding him back.

Keyshaun is a high-level athlete in a high-level program. And while elite collegiate staffs do phenomenal work, sometimes a different lens is needed to break through the plateau of chronic, nagging problems.

That’s where my approach stands out: a comprehensive, head-to-toe assessment that focuses on the root cause of dysfunction, not just symptom relief.

Through our sessions, we were able to get Keyshaun pain-free and feeling better than he has in a long time. Now he’s back at school ready to dominate this season.

This is the power of direct pay, individualized care: no insurance roadblocks, no rushed visits, no cookie-cutter protocols. It is elite-level care for elite-level athletes.

Let’s keep building, Keyshaun. You’re just getting started.

07/13/2025

💙Best Good Boys!💙

Dogs really are the blueprint for love.

Unconditional love. Endless joy. Fierce loyalty.
They don’t care what you look like, what you make, or what mistakes you’ve made. They just care that you’re there.

We could all take notes from the way dogs love. Imagine if we loved each other the same way.
♥️🤍💙

Mater and Reggie are the best!

07/11/2024

Gun show.