ABOUT | The Lab

Are you ready to elevate your performance to unprecedented heights?

The LAB is the first sports performance facility born from the High Performance Institute, where our mission is to enable athletes to achieve peak performance. We empower athletes to reach peak performance through breakthrough, evidence-based training techniques. Our innovative approach transforms raw talent into extraordinary achievement, setting a new standard for athletic excellence—all backed by robust academic support.

Under the expert guidance of our visionary Training Director, Dr. Ryan Alexander, you’ll experience a personalized journey. His bespoke training programs are crafted to evolve with you—designed with age-specific, developmentally tuned progressions that adapt to your unique athletic journey. Our team will partner with each athlete providing a supportive, guided, and autonomous environment built on communication between athletes and trainers to build strength on strength. Every session is a steppingstone, laying a foundation for long-term success and empowering you to break through your limits in ways you once thought impossible.

About us

Meet the trainer

With over a decade of elite experience in professional and international sport, Dr. Ryan Alexander has consistently pursued roles that challenge both personal growth and industry standards. After earning his PhD in Sport Physiology from East Tennessee State University, Ryan joined the U.S. Soccer Federation, becoming the first full-time Fitness Coach and Sports Scientist for the Women’s Youth National Teams. He supported the U20 Women’s National Team during their 2014 World Cup journey in Canada, then transitioned to the Senior Men’s National Team in 2015 under Jurgen Klinsmann, where he served as Sports Scientist.

During his tenure with U.S. Soccer, Ryan worked across the full development spectrum—from age 13 to the senior level—supporting over 20 coaching staffs and gaining hands-on experience with hundreds of the country’s top soccer talents. In 2016, he accepted the opportunity to become the founding Director of High Performance at Atlanta United FC. Over eight seasons, he helped build the club’s performance culture from the ground up, contributing to its 2018 MLS Cup championship and 2019 U.S. Open Cup title.

While Ryan’s roots are deep in the world of soccer, his performance expertise extends across multiple sports, helping athletes unlock their full potential through data-driven strategies and unwavering standards of excellence. Ryan has also served as support for athletes participating in additionl sports like baseball, softball, track & field, cross country, football (NCAA & NFL), volleyball indoor and beach), basketball, tennis, lacrosse, golf and swimming.

At the core of Ryan’s work is a relentless commitment to excellence and innovation, driven by a desire to elevate everyone around him. His focus isn’t on accolades or outcomes, but on embracing the joy found in the process of growth. For Ryan, true success is measured not just in achievements, but in the shared experience of progress. When we learn to value that journey together—we all win.

Dr. Ryan alexander

Sports Physiology, PH.D.

Our programs are primarily designed for male and female athletes ages 6 to 18 years old. We will also offer some small group adult sessions as well. The Lab is committed to creating an inclusive environment where all athletes can thrive. Our athletes are seeking ways to improve their performance on the field, court, track, etc. through professionally approved training methodologies. Our proprietary training programs are uniquely designed to accelerate strengths and help overcome weaknesses, all while developing a growth mindset focused on learning, strategy, and work ethic.