Chicago Sports Institute
“I trained at Chicago Sports Institute (CSI) about 10 years ago as a professional baseball player (Minnesota Twins 3rd round pick). I spent every other offseason training at Vanderbilt, so when I moved to Chicago and didn’t know anyone in the area, I had to do my homework on where to train. After talking with Dave, James, and their team, it was obvious CSI was different. The warmth, professionalism, and the way they carried themselves immediately stood out. It felt like a place you could trust with your body and your career.<br>What CSI gave me wasn’t just “strength.” They helped mold my daily routine and the details that matter at the pro level. Prehab, recovery, supplements, isometric holds, and strength training that connects to baseball performance. Dave and James didn’t just tell me what to do, they helped me understand why I was doing a certain lift that day. The amount of research, preparation, and understanding they have of the human body, and how everything is connected, is incredible. As a pitcher, CSI helped me stay on the field and continue developing the strength and explosiveness that matters when you’re competing every day.<br>Since retiring from playing, I’ve transitioned into the representation side of baseball. I talk to my clients daily about routines, preparation, and keeping the body fresh. A lot of the habits and standards I learned came directly from CSI. I refer all my clients to Dave and his staff because I know they’ll earn a players trust fast, and they’ll go above and beyond to build a program that helps the athlete get better every single day.<br>And especially for Chicagoland families. Youth baseball has become a grind. A lot of kids are playing 60+ games a year (as a 9-year-old), traveling nonstop, and spending thousands of dollars doing it. Competing against great players matters, but I truly believe investing early in performance training, coordination, strength, recovery habits, and nutrition is what sets athletes apart long-term. CSI helps build that foundation the right way. In the weight room and in the daily routine, players are prepared for the next level without a massive learning curve.<br>If you’re a player or parent in the Chicagoland area and you want to elevate your game, I’d strongly recommend going into CSI for an assessment and hearing what Dave, James, and their team have to offer.<br>CSI is the standard – and the training partner I trust”
