Frequently Asked Questions

FAqs

Answers to the most common questions about training for the NFL Combine and Pro Day with Impact Sports Performance.

What is NFL Combine and Pro Day prep training?

It's structured performance training built around the specific events scouts test: the 40-yard dash, vertical jump, broad jump, bench press, and position-specific drills. Training is designed to improve your numbers in each of these areas before your Combine invite or your college Pro Day.

Who is this program for?

Draft-eligible college seniors preparing for an NFL Combine invite, underclassmen and seniors not invited to the Combine preparing for their Pro Day, and athletes who trained elsewhere and want to fix disappointing numbers before test day.

Who will I be training with?

Jim Kielbaso, Director of the program. Jim was hired directly by the University of Michigan Football Program to prepare its own graduating seniors for the NFL Combine and Pro Day — the first time a Power 5 program brought in an outside coach for this work. You train with Jim every day, not occasionally, and not through an assistant.

What are Jim Kielbaso's credentials?

Jim is the author of Ultimate Speed & Agility and the creator of the Certified Speed & Agility Specialist (CSAS) curriculum through the IYCA.

Where does training take place?

At Total Sports Complex in Novi, Michigan, with access to three turf fields and two separate weight rooms.

What's included beyond on-field training?

On-site nutrition through a personal chef and registered dietitian, plus access to a full medical staff, massage therapists, and physical therapists.

What kind of results have athletes seen?

Athletes have run 40-yard dash improvements of two to three tenths of a second between Day 1 of the program and their Pro Day. Program alumni include Tavierre Thomas (Ferris State / Minnesota Vikings), Mathew Sexton (Eastern Michigan / Kansas City Chiefs), Darece Roberson (Wayne State / Seattle Seahawks), Jeff Heath (Saginaw Valley / Dallas Cowboys), and Devin Funchess (University of Michigan / Carolina Panthers).

I trained somewhere else and didn't get the results I wanted. Can you help?

Yes. Athletes who train with us set personal records in nearly every drill at their Combine or Pro Day, including athletes who came to us after disappointing results training elsewhere.

How do I get started?

Every athlete starts with a performance evaluation to establish where you're starting and what to prioritize. From there, we build your training plan around the events you need to improve most.

I'm traveling from out of town. Is there anything nearby?

Yes. The facility sits minutes from shopping, restaurants, and hotels, so out-of-town athletes have everything they need without leaving the area.

Do you have more than one location?

Yes. Impact Sports Performance has locations in Novi, Brighton, and East Lansing, Michigan.

How do I contact each location?

Novi: 41550 Grand River Ave · 248-907-4520 · [email protected]

Brighton: 4860 S Old US Hwy 23 · 810-775-9951 · [email protected]

East Lansing: 2810 Hannah Blvd · 517-328-5737 · [email protected]