INJURY PREVENTION

Student Athletes are getting injured way too often. Youth sports are growing more intense and elite by the season and we have to do something. At Next Play Performance, we believe that it is possible to decrease the chance of injury through focused sport specific training and by educating our young athletes to protect and strengthen their bodies.

ACL Prevention | 4 Week Series
Co-Ed | Tuesdays or WEDNESDAYS

  • 250,000 ACL injuries occur in the U.S. every year.

  • Females are 4–8 times more likely to suffer an ACL tear than males in similar sports. Males can still also benefit from our ACL Prevention Series.

  • The most common age range for ACL tears is 15–25, especially among high school and college athletes.

  • Basketball, soccer, lacrosse, and football account for the majority of ACL injuries. We add gymnastics, volleyball and field hockey to the list.

  • In female high school soccer, the ACL injury rate is almost 5x higher than in male soccer players.

  • 70% of ACL injuries are non-contact, caused by sudden stops, pivots, or awkward landings.

  • Recovery from ACL reconstruction surgery takes 6–12 months, often longer to return to full play.

  • Only 55% of athletes return to their previous level of sport after ACL reconstruction.

WE HAVE TO DO SOMETHING | TRAIN TO DECREASE CHANCE OF INJURY | EDUCATE TO PROTECT & STRENGTHEN

Next Play Performance is offering the return of our wildly popular ACL Prevention | 4 Week Series for young male & female athletes held at our strength training gym in Wyckoff, NJ. Our in-house Physical Therapist, Dr Mike Blanco, will run this vital strength and awareness training program.

Dr Mike Blanco of Rival Physical Therapy is an ACL Specialist who has over 3 years experience treating and preventing ACL injuries as a Physical Therapist and 9 years total with a background in exercise science.

DETAILS

  • Time: 5:30pm, Tuesdays or Wednesdays 

  • Duration: 1 hr

  • Grades: 8-12 | Boys & Girls

  • Strength Level: Beginner through Advanced

  • 4 Week Series Cost: $200*

SIGN UP for one of our 4-week ACL Prevention series by picking either tuesdays or wednesdays BELOW

Please see the schedules below for dates for each series being offered. By signing up you are automatically registered for all 4 Weeks. The responsibly lies with the family to make sure their athlete attends the 4 sessions offered.

Please reach out to Cam with any questions by texting or calling 516-492-8915.

SCHEDULE

Tuesdays
Week 1 | 7/22 | ACL Prevention Strength Exercises
Week 2 | 7/29 | ACL Prevention Mobility & Stretching
Week 3 | 8/12 | ACL Prevention Drills 
Week 4 | 8/19  | ACL Prevention (sport specific) Warmups & Cooldowns

Wednesdays
Week 1 | 7/23 | ACL Prevention Strength Exercises
Week 2 | 7/30 | ACL Prevention Mobility & Stretching
Week 3 | 8/13 | ACL Prevention Drills 
Week 4 | 8/20  | ACL Prevention (sport specific) Warmups & Cooldowns

ONLY 10 SPOTS AVAILABLE PER SESSION | SIGN UP BELOW

Can’t make it to these 4 Week Series? Click here for our survey regarding upcoming ACL programs.

ACL Series Payment/Cancellation Policy:
*Full payment is due at time of sign-up and is non-refundable. Payment is for full 4-week series for the specified purchased dates. There are no discounts, refunds for unattended sessions or carry-over to future sessions. In certain circumstances, a credit could be issued for use towards future training within 6 months. We reserve the right to cancel the series, if minimum enrollment of 6 participants is not met. In this case a credit will be issued for use towards future training within 6 months.

ABOUT DR. Mike

Dr. Mike Blanco, PT, DPT is the owner and founder of Rival Physical Therapy, a premier sports-specific clinic based in Wyckoff, New Jersey. With a strong passion for helping athletes return to peak performance, Mike specializes in ACL injury prevention and rehabilitation, blending cutting-edge science with individualized, one-on-one care. A former athlete himself, Mike understands the physical and mental demands of sport. His evidence-based approach is designed to not only guide athletes safely back to play but to empower them to return stronger than ever. He has worked with athletes across all levels—from youth to elite—particularly those in high-demand sports like soccer, basketball, lacrosse, and football. At Rival Physical Therapy, Mike has cultivated a performance-focused environment that emphasizes movement quality, strength, and resilience. Whether you're recovering from an ACL reconstruction or looking to bulletproof your knees before your season starts, Mike brings unmatched expertise, energy, and commitment to every session. Visit Rival Physical Therapy