Sports Performance Training

We work with youth and adult athletes who want to optimize their sports performance and prevent injuries.

We help athletes improve their strength, agility, flexibility and speed.

If you want to become a better athlete and prevent future injuries, our Sports Performance Training can help you to acheive your goals.

Arm Care

Arm care is crucial for baseball players who want to perform at their peak level and prevent injuries. Shoulder and elbow pain is common in throwers, and year-round baseball participation increases the opportunity for overuse injuries. At SDSPT, we provide a tailored development plan and data-led throwing program, with strategic workload management, and injury prevention for baseball players, coaches, and parents

Return to Sport Assessment

Have you been sidelined by an injury and wonder if you're truly ready to get back in the game? Join us for a comprehensive assessment where we'll provide a thorough evaluation of readiness for return to sport. At SDSPT, our expert team will guide you through a series of assessments, analyzing your functional abilities, range of motion/flexibility, strength, agility and more. We will evaluate your movement patterns, pinpoint any lingering weaknesses and tailor a targeted plan to optimize your performance

If you are interested in our sports performance training, please complete our contact form and we will respond to you as soon as possible. Thank you!



Derek Rustich PT, DPT, CSCS

Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist

After finishing his baseball career at both UCSB and PLNU, Derek attended USC to earn his Doctorate in Physical Therapy. It was during that time that Derek became a sports performance coach for both youth and elite level baseball players. Derek has experience working in professional baseball with the Milwaukee Brewers and has also privately coached numerous youth, college, and professional baseball players.