Pittsburgh Athlete Recovery & Performance
Maintenance Program Private Sessions
Schedule a Private Direct Current Experience With Coach Derek
Ready to see how Direct Current may fit into your athlete’s recovery, activation, mobility, and football performance routine?
This page is for athletes and parents who are ready to schedule a private demo or begin private Direct Current-supported sessions with Coach Derek.
Whether your athlete needs a one-time introduction, weekly recovery support, or a more consistent performance maintenance routine, Coach Derek will help determine the best next step based on the athlete’s position, schedule, workload, and goals.
Private Demos
A private demo is best for athletes and parents who want to experience Direct Current, ask questions, and understand whether this is a good fit before committing to ongoing sessions.
A Private Demo May Include:
- Athlete check-in
- Priority area review
- Direct Current demonstration
- Light guided movement
- Recovery and performance discussion
- Recommended next step
Best for: First-time athletes, parents with questions, or athletes interested in trying Direct Current before starting a program.
Private Sessions
Private sessions are best for athletes who want consistent recovery and performance support throughout the season, offseason, or training block.
Private Sessions May Focus On:
- Post-practice recovery
- Post-game recovery
- Pre-training activation
- Speed and change-of-direction readiness
- Lower-body recovery
- Shoulder, neck, back, hip, hamstring, knee, or ankle support
- Position-specific maintenance
Best for: Athletes who want weekly support to help them recover smarter, move better, and stay prepared for football demands.
Request Your Private Demo or Private Session
Complete the form below and a team member will follow up to confirm the best option, location, schedule, and next step for your athlete.
DC Athlete Maintenance
What Typical Sessions & Programs Look Like for Athletes
Maintenance Sessions
A Typical Session Includes
1. Athlete Check-In
A quick review of soreness, tightness, fatigue, training load, game schedule, and any areas that feel limited.
2. Priority Area Selection
Coach Derek identifies the top focus areas for the session, such as ankles, knees, hips, hamstrings, low back, shoulders, or neck.
3. Direct Current Application
Direct Current is used to support neuromuscular activation, recovery, mobility, and movement readiness in the selected areas.
4. Guided Movement
The athlete performs simple controlled movements to reinforce activation, stability, range of motion, and position-specific control.
5. Re-Test & Feedback
The athlete checks how the area feels after the session and reviews any changes in movement, comfort, or readiness.
6. Weekly Recovery Plan
Coach Derek gives one simple focus for the week, such as hydration, mobility, rest, activation, or recovery timing.
Typical Session Length:
20–30 minutes
12 Week Programs
A Typical Program Looks Like
Weeks 1–2: Baseline & Recovery Setup
Identify the athlete’s starting point, weekly workload, soreness patterns, and priority recovery needs.
Weeks 3–4: Lower-Body Foundation
Focus on the ankles, knees, hips, calves, quads, hamstrings, and other areas involved in running, lifting, cutting, and contact.
Weeks 5–6: Speed & Change-of-Direction Support
Support the areas involved in acceleration, cutting, planting, deceleration, and reacceleration.
Weeks 7–8: Power & Contact Recovery
Focus on recovery and readiness for the muscle groups stressed by blocking, tackling, sprinting, jumping, and repeated contact.
Weeks 9–10: Position-Specific Maintenance
Customize sessions based on the athlete’s position, movement demands, and most stressed areas.
Weeks 11–12: Re-Test & Maintenance Plan
Review progress, reassess priority areas, and build a simple plan to help the athlete maintain recovery and performance moving forward.
Typical Session Length:
20–30 minutes
