Prevent Injuries
Maximize Performance
Worried about getting injured and missing your season? Frustrated with recurring injuries holding you back? Want to perform at your peak without the constant fear of setbacks? Not sure if your training is actually reducing your injury risk?
Injury prevention programs from the Injury Prevention Project eliminates the guesswork. Our evidence-based injury prevention programs don’t just reduce injury risk—they enhance your athletic performance.
Whether you’re protecting your ACL, strengthening vulnerable hamstrings, or building ankle stability, our targeted programs provide the foundation you need to train with confidence and compete without limits.
The Injury Issue
By the Numbers
%
Of sports injuries are preventable with proper training
%
Reduction in ACL injuries with neuromuscular training programs
higher ACL injury risk for female athletes without prevention training
%
Reduction in hamstring injuries with prevention programs
%
of athletes re-injure within 2 years when returning to sport too early
Evidence-Based
Prevention
Our injury prevention programs implement the latest research in biomechanics and sports medicine to reduce your injury risk while enhancing performance. The Injury Prevention Project combines:
✓ Targeted neuromuscular training
✓ Progressive strength development
✓ Proper landing and cutting mechanics
✓ Recovery optimization strategies
Two ways to
Work with me
PreventIQ
Get instant access to our evidence-based injury prevention programs, designed by physical therapists. These self-guided programs target specific injury risks, including ACL, hamstring, and ankle stability. Perfect for athletes who want professional guidance at their own pace and the flexibility to integrate prevention work into their schedule.
The Healthy Athlete
Comprehensive 8-week coaching program provides elite-level guidance through your entire injury prevention journey. Receive personalized programming, weekly video consultations, and continuous feedback. Ideal for athletes committed to optimizing performance and longevity.
Meet your coach
David Potach
My name is David Potach. I have been a leader, sports physical therapist, strength training & conditioning coach, running coach, and author for over 25 years. I have primarily focused on training athletes, individuals, sports teams, organizations, and companies interested in reaching their optimal performance levels.
My goal is to help as many people as I can achieve their goals in sport, school, and life. I have worked with thousands of athletes, from runners to soccer players, gymnasts to dancers, undergraduate to doctoral students. In doing so, I have thoroughly enjoyed helping navigate the journey.
The Athletic
Resilience System
Analyze
We evaluate your movement patterns through detailed video analysis, identifying risk factors before they become injuries. This biomechanical assessment reveals inefficiencies in how you jump, land, cut, and sprint, establishing the roadmap for your personalized prevention plan.
Strengthen
We implement targeted strength protocols combining compound and isolated exercises to address your specific needs and build balanced physical capacity. This foundational phase develops the structural integrity and muscular control essential for both injury resistance and enhanced athletic performance.
Amplify
We elevate your training with our injury prevention programs that include progressive plyometric and power exercises to optimize how your body generates and absorbs force during sport-specific movements. This critical phase bridges the gap between gym strength and athletic performance, creating the explosive power needed for competitive advantage.
Integrate
We fine-tune your movement patterns under game-like conditions, ensuring your new strength and mechanics become automatic even during high-intensity competition situations. This integration phase transforms technical improvements into instinctive movement patterns that protect you when fatigue and pressure are highest.
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Worked With
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Motivation
The athletes who excel aren’t just the most talented, but those who train intelligently to prevent injuries before they happen. When you invest in prevention today, you’re not just avoiding setbacks—you’re building the foundation for breakthrough performances tomorrow.
Success isn’t always about greatness. It’s about consistency.
~ Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson
Kind Words
Performance
Insights
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