The Performance Academy for Performance Pros
A private community for strength coaches, PTs, and ATCs ready to sharpen their edge and grow their impact.
The Performance Academy
Expert-Led Webinars & Deep Dives
Monthly sessions on programming, testing, and performance science from Ram and guest experts.
Private Community + Real-Time Chat
Connect with coaches, clinicians, and sports scientists in our private community with real-time discussions.
Performance Playbook Library
Templates, systems, and cheat sheets for programming, rehab, return-to-play, and testing.
Force Plate & Testing Vault
Real examples, CMJ case studies, and applied testing insights from pro and collegiate settings.
Coaching Conversations Archive
Recorded discussions, hot seats, and critical thinking breakdowns from inside the Academy.
Access & Office Hours with Ram and Others
Submit questions, receive feedback, and join live coaching calls monthly.
Surround Yourself with Performance Professionals
It's never been easier to look like a coach online.
But becoming a true performance professional? That takes more.
Performance pros think deeper. They don't just apply exercises, they apply systems, principles, and feedback loops.
They don't chase flashy content.
They experiment, reflect, and evolve, blending science with the art of coaching.
When it's working, there's no better profession. You're making athletes better, faster, healthier — and you're growing while doing it.
That's why I built The Performance Academy.
Inside, you'll find coaches, clinicians, and sports scientists running experiments in real-time. Sharing ideas. Challenging each other.
Learning faster, together.
If you're serious about your craft, this is your team.
Our Shared Goals
Applied Growth
Turn Knowledge Into Results
Inside the Academy, you'll go beyond theory.
You'll learn how to apply concepts to real athletes, real systems, in the real world of high performance sport.
Whether it's program design, testing interpretation, or rehab progression, we'll help you close the gap between knowing and doing.
This is where confidence gets built — through action and reflection.
Evidence-Informed Thinking
Learn to Think, Not Just Follow
You won't find cookie-cutter templates or "top 5" listicles here.
We teach you how to think critically, evaluate evidence, and make decisions based on your context — not just what's trending.
We're building a generation of coaches and clinicians who can ask better questions, challenge assumptions, and lead with intention.
Professional Connection
Grow With People Who Get It
This field can be isolating, but it doesn't have to be.
Inside the Academy, you'll surround yourself with others who speak the language of performance, rehab, and sport.
Ask questions. Share insights. Get support.
You'll go further — and stay sharper — when you're growing with the right people.
Why I Built The Performance Academy
Hey, Ram here.
After over a decade coaching at the highest levels—from the NBA to a national title with Kansas—I've learned this:
The biggest gains don't come from the latest program or product.
They come from being around the right people asking better questions.
But here's the thing… most coaches and rehab pros are doing it alone.
Some are drowning in info. Others are stuck without a sounding board. And very few have access to real conversations about what works in the field.
I built The Performance Academy to change that.
This is the place where coaches, therapists, and performance professionals come to grow together—through shared insight, high-level discussion, and applied practice.
My Commitment Inside the Performance Academy:
✅ Active Leadership and Engagement
I'm in the community, answering questions, posting content, and connecting with members — I'm invested in this community and your growth.
✅ Live Sessions and On-Demand Sessions
We host live Office Hours, member Q&As, and topic-specific breakdowns you won't find on Instagram or YouTube.
✅ Curated Resources and More
You'll get access to the best tools, templates, and research breakdowns I've created — all built for real-world application.
✅ Leveraging My Network
Whether it's connecting you with a mentor, bringing in a guest expert, or opening doors behind the scenes — I'll use my network to help you move faster and go further.
Where Learning Becomes Doing
Built for coaches and clinicians who want more than theory — this is applied learning in a real-world lab.
The Performance Academy isn't just content. It's an environment for deliberate practice, sharp thinking, and meaningful connection with other professionals who care about doing this work the right way.
Here's what you can expect inside:
🎥 Webinars & Deep Dives
Monthly sessions that break down high-level training, testing, and rehab concepts with real-world application. No fluff — just actionable ideas backed by research and experience.
🧠 Masterclasses from World-Class Experts
Learn directly from elite-level coaches, PTs, and sport scientists.
We bring in guests who don't just talk — they've done it at the highest level, and they show you how.
🤝 Member Matching & Peer Connections
Growth moves faster with the right people around you.
We facilitate 1:1 peer connections and curated group conversations so you're constantly learning with others — not just beside them.
📚 Growing Courses Library
Get access to full-length, on-demand courses created by Ram and trusted contributors.
From jumping with force plates to leadership and coaching soft skills — our course library is built to make you better across every area of your craft.
💬 Specific Topic Discussions
You'll find organized discussion spaces inside the community dedicated to things like testing, rehab, return to play, programming, career growth, and more.
Ask questions. Share insights. Get practical answers from people doing the work.
🔓 Choose Your Access Level
Pick your plan. Invest in your growth and surround yourself with the right people.
Standard
Performance Academy Only
Best for: Coaches and rehab pros who want ongoing support and applied learning — without committing to a formal course.
Pro
Performance Academy + Certification
Best for: Coaches and rehab pros who want the complete experience — ongoing support plus structured learning and certification.
about ramsey (that's me) 👋
I Build Performance Communities
My journey began on the court and in the weight room.
First as the youngest Head Strength Coach in NBA history with the Sacramento Kings, and later as the Director of Sport Performance at the University of Kansas, where we became the #1 team in the country and won a National Championship in 2022.
Over the years, I've coached hundreds of elite athletes, led high-performance staffs, and taught thousands of coaches and clinicians how to apply sport science with confidence.
Not confusion.
Now I'm focused on building the Performance Academy, a hub for coaches, rehab professionals, and sport scientists to connect, grow, and raise the standard of care for athletes.
If you're committed to reaching your potential and helping others reach theirs, you're in the right place.
More about me:
🔹 NBA Head Strength Coach at 25
Youngest in league history when promoted to lead performance for the Sacramento Kings
🔹 NCAA National Champion
Led performance for the Kansas Jayhawks during our 2022 national title season
🔹 Doctorate in Human & Sport Performance
Built my career on both applied coaching and rigorous science
🔹 Thousands of coaches educated
Across online courses, certifications, live workshops, and team consults
🔹 Founder of Applied Performance
An education company that helps strength coaches and rehab pros apply science without getting overwhelmed by it
Frequently Asked Questions
The Academy is our ongoing community and content hub — with access to webinars, tools, discussions, and peer support.
The Applied Performance Coach Certification is a structured, cohort-based course offered a few times per year.
If you join the Academy + Certification plan, you get access to both — including all future live cohorts of the certification.
We typically run live certification cohorts 3 times per year. When you join the Academy + Certification plan, you’ll be automatically enrolled in the next upcoming cohort and notified via email and inside the community.
Yes. If you start with the Academy Only plan, you can upgrade to the Certification at any time. We’ll apply your current membership toward the full cost. However, you’ll save more by choosing the Academy + Certification plan upfront.