BUILDING STRONG, FAST, AND EXPLOSIVE ATHLETES AT OC SPORTS PERFORMANCE
The Premier Metric-Based Training Facility in Bend, Oregon
At OC Sports Performance, we don’t guess—we measure. We build strong, fast, and explosive middle school and high school athletes using proven, data-driven training.
We aren’t here for random workouts, trendy lifts, or cookie-cutter programs. Every movement, every sprint, every lift we use is tested, tracked, and optimized to deliver real results.
If it doesn’t make an athlete faster, stronger, or more explosive—we don’t waste time on it.
This is why parents in Bend, Oregon trust us to help their athletes dominate their sport, stay injury-free, and maximize their potential.
WHAT DEFINES “RESULTS” AT OC SPORTS PERFORMANCE?
- When we say results, we mean:
- Faster sprint times
- Higher vertical jumps
- More strength with less injury risk
- Explosive first-step quickness
- Athletes who dominate in their sport, not just in the gym
We’ve trained hundreds of athletes over 13+ years in Bend, Oregon, and our track record speaks for itself.
Everything we do is about maximizing performance in the shortest time possible while keeping athletes healthy.
WE TRAIN WITH A PURPOSE—NO FLUFF, NO WASTE
There’s a reason we use specific lifts and sprint protocols. Not all movements are created equal. Some lifts build strength without improving athleticism. Some sprint drills look flashy but don’t translate to real game speed.
We don’t waste time. Our training is precise, strategic, and built for results.
THE SUMO DEADLIFT: WHY IT’S A GAME-CHANGER FOR ATHLETES
One of the most misunderstood lifts we use? The sumo deadlift.
We hear it all the time:
“Isn’t sumo deadlift cheating?”
“Does it even count?”
🚨 Reality check: The sumo deadlift is a superior strength-building tool for athletes. We aren’t training for lifting competitions—we’re building speed, strength, and lateral explosiveness.
Why We Use the Sumo Deadlift Over Conventional Deadlifts or Power Cleans
- Less lower back strain = fewer injuries
- More weight lifted = greater strength gains
- Hips closer to the bar = better transfer to sprinting mechanics
- Lateral force production = stronger change of direction & first-step quickness
It’s easier to learn, loads up faster, and delivers results more efficiently than many traditional lifts.
Bottom line? It works.
BOX SQUATS: BUILDING STRONGER, FASTER ATHLETES WITH LESS RISK
Some people love to argue about box squats. We don’t argue—we test, track, and prove.
At OC Sports Performance, we box squat athletes because it builds strength and explosiveness without excessive soreness or injury risk.
Here’s why we program box squats instead of traditional back squats:
Less eccentric strain = less soreness, more training days
Faster to learn = more time spent getting stronger
Develops explosive power from a dead stop = better acceleration
We use different box heights for different athletes to maximize performance:
➡️ Athletes under 6ft: 12” box + foam
➡️ Athletes over 6ft: 12” box + 2” plate + foam
Athletes who squat more without excessive soreness can train harder, more often, and see results faster.
Again—it works.
REAL RESULTS REQUIRE REAL TESTING—THAT’S WHY WE MEASURE EVERYTHING
A program that doesn’t measure progress is just a workout plan. That’s not what we do.
At OC Sports Performance, we track EVERYTHING:
Weekly & Monthly Testing:
- Flying 10-Yard Sprint: Every 4 weeks, athletes test for top-end speed gains.
- 40-Yard Dash: Every month, we measure full acceleration performance.
Quarterly Strength Retesting:
- Every 3-4 months, we test key lifts to ensure strength gains translate to performance.
Vertical Jump Tracking:
- Some say, “Jump mats can be gamed.”
- But if an athlete jumps 24” in January and 34” in April—that’s a 10” improvement, period.
We test the same way every time. The numbers don’t lie.
BROWER TIMING SYSTEM: LASER-ACCURATE SPRINT DATA
Speed is king.
And if you’re still timing sprints with a stopwatch, you’re doing it wrong.
We use the Brower Timing System, the same laser-timed system is used for every sprint.
- No human error – No reaction-time delays.
- Split-second accuracy – Gates at 10, 20, 30, and 40 yards.
- True progress tracking – Athletes see exactly where they’re improving.
💡 If an athlete shaves 0.2 seconds off their 40-yard dash, that could be the difference between playing JV or Varsity, between sitting on the bench or getting recruited.
Every sprint is timed, recorded, and stored—so we can see the exact progression of every athlete.
AT OC SPORTS PERFORMANCE, RESULTS DRIVE EVERYTHING WE DO
We aren’t tied to any specific lift, drill, or training method.
We are only tied to results.
If we find a better way to build speed, strength, or explosiveness, we adapt. That’s why our athletes see results faster than other programs.
- Faster sprint times
- Higher jumps
- Explosive first-step quickness
- More game-time dominance
WANT TO SEE THE DIFFERENCE?
If you’re a parent of a middle school or high school athlete in Bend, Oregon, and you want them to get stronger, faster, and more explosive, this is the program for them.
📍 Serving Bend, Oregon athletes for 13+ years
📊 Metric-based, data-driven training
🏆 Proven performance results
Get results. Train smarter. Experience the OC Sports Performance difference.