1. Assessment
We begin by learning the athlete’s sport, stage, schedule, training history, goals, and relevant movement and performance baseline. Assessment informs decisions; it is not a medical diagnosis.
Evidence-informed athlete development
Lockett Performance uses a repeatable process to organize coaching decisions for athletes in Scottsdale and Phoenix. We use research, coaching observation, performance data, and the athlete’s real context—not one-size-fits-all workouts.
We begin by learning the athlete’s sport, stage, schedule, training history, goals, and relevant movement and performance baseline. Assessment informs decisions; it is not a medical diagnosis.
Coaching emphasizes positions, coordination, mobility where useful, landing and deceleration skill, and the ability to control movement before adding complexity or load.
Progressive strength, sprint mechanics, jumping, throws, and conditioning develop the physical qualities an athlete can use. Dose, exercise choice, and recovery are adjusted to age and sport calendar.
We connect general qualities to the athlete’s sport: starts, cuts, jumps, repeated efforts, position demands, and competition schedule. Performance training complements—not replaces—technical coaching and practice.
Periodic retesting and coach-athlete feedback show what has changed and what needs attention. Measures guide the next block; they do not guarantee outcomes.
Evidence informs the starting point; it does not replace coaching judgment or individual response. We favor progressive exposure, appropriate supervision, clear technique, recovery habits, and measures that are relevant to the athlete. We communicate with families, athletes, and—when appropriate—their technical coaches so training fits the total workload.
Performance coaching is not medical care. We do not diagnose conditions, prescribe rehabilitation, or promise injury prevention. An athlete with pain, an acute injury, or a medical concern should seek assessment from a qualified licensed healthcare professional; training can be coordinated with that guidance when appropriate.
Our approach aligns with the broad principles of qualified supervision, age-appropriate progression, and physical activity participation described by these public sources:
Start with an assessment, then build the next step around the athlete—not a generic template.