The incidence of female to male ACL injury is 3.5 times greater in Basketball and 8 times greater overall in high school sports, including Soccer, LAX and Volleyball.
This is why Next Play Performance has decided to offer this 4 Week ACL Prevention Series for young female athletes held at our strength training gym location at the back of the building. Our in-house Physical Therapist, Dr Mike Blanco, will run this vital strength and awareness training series.
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.
Week 1 | 5/13 | ACL Prevention Strength Exercises
Week 2 | 5/20 | ACL Prevention Mobility & Stretching
Week 3 | 5/27 | ACL Prevention Drills
Week 4 | 6/3 | ACL Prevention (sport specific) Warmups & Cooldowns
Time: 4:00pm, Tuesdays
Duration: 1 hr
Grades: 8-12 | Girls Only
Strength Level: Beginner through Advanced
4 Week Series Cost: $200*
What to Expect
Week 1: ACL Prevention Strength Exercises
Specificity of movement and how all reps should be done SLOW and CONTROLLED
Bodyweight isometrics of the hips, knees, ankles, progress to loaded eccentric movements
Week 2: ACL Prevention Mobility & Stretching
Learn a new style of stretching through active loading
Week 3: ACL Prevention Drills
Landing Drills
Deceleration Drills
Jumping Drills
Week 4: ACL Prevention (sport specific) Warmups & Cooldowns
Recap of all the past 3 weeks
Strength warmups
Functional mobility
Dynamic drills to be able to have a bulletproof routine prior to practices and games
ONLY 8 SPOTS AVAILABLE | SIGN UP BELOW TODAY!
Please reach out to Cam directly with any questions by texting 516-492-8915.
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 Phyisical Therapy
