Forge Performance Labs. Comprehensive sports medicine that elevates Northwest Arkansas Athletes to the next level. Northwest Arkansas Sports Medicine and Rehab.
Where Preparation meets performance
Elite basketball training, professional sports performance, and injury prevention—all powered by NBA-level technology. Stop guessing. Start measuring. Dominate your competition.
Forge Performance Lab is the only facility in Northwest Arkansas that develops the complete athlete. We don't just teach basketball skills—we build faster, stronger, healthier athletes using the same VALD technology trusted by NBA and NFL teams.
Performance Breakthrough
The Gap Between good and great isn't talent. It's training.
You work hard. Show up to practice. Put in the hours. But here's what most basketball programs miss: you can't reach your potential on skills alone.
The Numbers Prove It.
66%
Reduction in injury risk with comprehensive strength training programs.
Lauersen et al., British Journal of Sports Medicine, 2018
36%
Fewer ankle and knee injuries with neuromuscular training in youth basketball
Emery et al., Journal of Orthopaedic & Sports Physical Therapy, 2022
50%
Reduction in knee injury rates with proper strength training protocols.
Multiple studies cited in American Journal of Sports Medicine
At Forge Performance Lab, we address the complete athlete. You'll develop elite basketball skills while simultaneously building the speed, strength, power, and injury resilience needed to compete at the highest levels. It's not just training—it's transformation.
OUR APPROACH
The Forge Process
Three pillars. One complete athlete. Unlimited potential.
01. Master Your Skills
Elite basketball training: shooting, ball-handling, defense, and basketball IQ. HUDL Focus cameras capture every movement for detailed analysis. The Gun delivers 10,000 passes per hour for high-volume repetition training. Develop technical precision through real-time feedback and film breakdown used by college and pro programs.
02. Build Your Body
Athletic performance training built for basketball. VALD Force Decks—used by elite athletes and professional organizations worldwide—measure your vertical jump, power, and movement asymmetries with scientific precision. Track your gains over time with objective data. Build the explosiveness that separates good players from elite athletes.
03. Protect Your Health
Injury prevention protocols proven to reduce injury risk by 66%. VALD technology identifies imbalances before they cause injuries. Progressive loading systems address jumper's knee, ankle sprains, and overuse patterns. Train harder while staying healthier.
NBA-LevEl Performance Assessment
The Same technology trusted by the NBA and WNBA Combine and used to measure the worlds best athletes across the NCAA and professional sports is now available to athletes in Northwest Arkansas.
Powered by cutting-edge VALD Force Decks, our performance assessments reveal exactly what elite teams see: your vertical jump power, sprint speed, strength imbalances, and injury risk factors. No guesswork. No generic programs. Just objective data that shows where you are—and the fastest path to where you want to be.
What We Measure
- Vertical Jump Height & Power Output – How high you jump and how explosively you generate force
- Sprint Speed & Acceleration – Your first step quickness and top-end speed
- Strength & Power Asymmetries – Left vs. right leg imbalances that increase injury risk
- Movement Quality & Mobility – How efficiently you move and where limitations exist
- Landing Mechanics – Proper deceleration patterns that prevent ACL tears
Athlete Success Stories
Real results from dedicated athletes.
"I added 4 inches to my vertical in 12 weeks. I went from riding the bench to starting varsity. The data doesn't lie—and neither do my stats."
Marcus T.
Junior, Bentonville Highschool
"I added 4 inches to my vertical in 12 weeks. I went from riding the bench to starting varsity. The data doesn't lie—and neither do my stats."
Marcus T.
Junior, Bentonville Highschool
"I added 4 inches to my vertical in 12 weeks. I went from riding the bench to starting varsity. The data doesn't lie—and neither do my stats."
Marcus T.
Junior, Bentonville Highschool
Your Journey Starts Here
Your Path to Athletic Excellence
We don't guess. We don't hope. We follow a proven 4-step process that delivers measurable results—every single time.
01. Comprehensive Assessment
We start with a complete evaluation—both athletic and technical. VALD performance testing measures your vertical jump, sprint speed, strength, power, and movement quality. Skills assessment covers shooting mechanics, shot consistency, ball-handling proficiency, and game movement patterns. This isn't a generic evaluation. This is your baseline. Your starting point. Your proof.
02. PERSONALIZED PLAYER PLAN
Based on your data, we build a custom development plan targeting your specific gaps. Need more explosiveness? We'll program it. Injury risk in your left knee? We'll fix it. Every plan is individualized—because every athlete is different.
03. The Forge Experience
This is where the work happens. You'll train 2-4 times per week in small groups led by expert coaches. Basketball skills, sports performance, injury prevention—all integrated into one seamless program. Show up. Put in the work. Trust the process.
04. Progress Reports
Every three months, we assess your performance using our state-of-the-art sports science technology.
The Forge Commitment
Our guarantee that if an athlete meets us with relentless dedication, we will provide them with the tools necessary to meet their full potential.
The Forge Performance Difference
Why We Stand Above Traditional Training
We don't want to just compete with other training programs. We want to redefine what basketball development looks like.
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Expert Coaching Staff
Our coaching team brings over 10 years of experience training elite basketball athletes at the Division I, professional, and NBA levels. Combined with licensed sports medicine professionals and elite sports performance coaches on staff, we deliver systematic player development with clinical oversight and injury prevention protocols built in.
Advanced Training Facility
We invested in the same VALD force plates, speed gates, and assessment technology used by professional teams. Why? Because guessing doesn't get you to the next level. Data does. When you train at Forge, you train like a pro.
Integrated Approach
Most programs make you choose: basketball skills OR strength training OR injury prevention. At Forge, you get all three—integrated into one comprehensive program. That's not just convenience. That's how champions are built.
Ready to Elevate Your Game?
Stop wondering if you're good enough. Start proving it with data. Join Forge Performance Lab and train like the elite athlete you're meant to be.
Limited founding member spots available. Lock in exclusive pricing and be part of building something legendary in Northwest Arkansas basketball.