Westbrook Sports Performance

Comprehensive Athletic Development Program

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We are excited to introduce a comprehensive athletic development program designed to help student-athletes excel both on and off the field. This initiative combines state-of-the-art assessments, expert coaching, and evidence-based care to enhance athletic performance, reduce injury risks, and promote overall wellness. From personalized strength and conditioning programs to recovery and educational workshops, our approach aims to empower athletes with the tools and knowledge needed to thrive in their sport and beyond, at no cost to the student-athletes.

Together, we’re committed to fostering a culture of health, performance, and collaboration to ensure every athlete can reach their full potential. We look forward to supporting your journey and creating an environment where success is built on a foundation of strength, resilience, and education.

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Program Features

  • A gym setting with people engaging in various fitness activities. Several individuals are visible, including one person standing on a platform, a coach observing and using a tablet, and others using exercise equipment. A large screen on the wall displays performance data. The floor has distinct sections for different activities.

    Combine Testing

    Combine testing to establish healthy baseline performance data of the student athletes. This data will influence our performance programming and offer the opportunity for more evidence-informed return-to-play decisions, reducing the risk of reinjury. This testing will include:

    Force Plate Testing

    Quad Strength Testing via Dynamometer

    Upper Extremity Shot Put

    Agility/Change of Direction

    Concussion Baseline:

    Balance/sway

    DynaVision

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    Performance Training

    3 lifts per week programmed by our S&C coaches:

    Wednesdays at Westbrook High School.
    Fridays at Dirigo PT & Performance, Westbrook (Dana Warp Mill).
    1 Self-Directed Lift per Week

    Semi-custom lifts: Based on combine data, athletes will be organized into lifting groups with programming specific to their strengths/weaknesses.

    Periodic re-tests to monitor progress and adjust lifting groups.

    Conditioning:
    Assess baseline conditioning in Spring via Beep Test

  • People gathered in a gym setting for a presentation, with a speaker standing near gym equipment. Attendees are seated, listening attentively, some holding documents. Exercise equipment like weight racks and benches are visible.

    Wellness and Education

    Periodic sports nutrition presentations/discussions with our dietitian and former UMaine Softball Pitcher, Alexis Jones.

    Additional workshops on topics such as injury prevention, performance optimization and recovery

    Yoga for athletes 1x/month 

    Sports psych workshop (virtual)

    Load Management

    In-season fatigue monitoring and reporting to coaching staff to assist in performance optimization and injury risk reduction

    Force plate jump to assess neuromuscular fatigue

The Performance Team

  • Two people sitting on a basketball bench during a game, one wrapped in a Red Bull towel and wearing a Brooklyn Nets hoodie, the other in a black outfit, talking. A water bottle is on the floor, and a crowd is in the background.

    Dr. Lloyd Beckett, PT, DPT, SCS

    OWNER/FOUNDER

    Dr. Beckett returned to his home state in 2018 after having spent the majority of his career optimizing the health and performance of elite athletes across the country. He specializes in the assessment and rehabilitation of athletes and active individuals of all ages, and treats a variety of complex cases that have not yet responded to conservative treatments.

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    Louise Mills-Strasser, MS, ACSM-CEP

    STRENGTH COACH

    Louise earned her Master’s in Exercise Physiology from Adelphi University. She has been in the fitness field for over 10 years with experience in personal training and rehabilitation in a variety of settings including corporate wellness, fitness studios, and physical therapy clinics. Louise also has experience coaching a variety of high school, college and recreational athletes; she has a particular interest in maximizing the performance of endurance athletes, being as she is a marathoner herself. Her mission is to lead by example, helping individuals at any age develop healthier lifestyles and reach their own goals.

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    Charlie Graffius, B.S EXE, M.S MLC, CSCS, CPT

    STRENGTH COACH

    Charlie holds a Bachelors in Exercise Science from Colby-Sawyer College where he played on the baseball and tennis teams. He returned to Maine after attending Columbia University in NYC for a Masters in Motor Learning and Motor Control where he worked in a neuroscience lab as a research assistant. He specializes in improving movement quality and strength for active individuals.
    Outside of the gym, Charlie spends his time hiking, playing tennis, and reading.

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    Dr. Josh Segal, PT, DPT, CSCS

    STRENGTH COACH
    PERFORMANCE PHYSICAL THERAPIST

    Josh earned his Doctor of Physical Therapy from the University of New England and Bachelor in Science in Exercise Science from the University of Delaware. He has a clinical interest in working with racquet sport and overhead athletes as well as the active general public. He is passionate about helping you meet and exceed all goals.

    He has a wide variety of clinical interests within physical therapy including experience working with athletes, weekend warriors, patients post-surgery, and patients following a neurological event such as a stroke or traumatic brain injury. Josh is passionate about empowering each individual he works with to meet and exceed their goals.

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    Dr. Julia Symbol, PT, DPT

    PERFORMANCE PHYSICAL THERAPIST

    Born and raised in Westbrook, Maine. I earned my Doctorate of Physical Therapy from the University of New England and my Bachelor’s degree in Health Science at the University of Southern Maine. I have a passion for working with athletes of all ages and also a special interest in working with first responders. I believe in a preventative approach and helping individuals get back to doing what they love through evidence-based care and integrating manual therapy and strengthening.

  • Softball player in mid-pitch on the field wearing a blue uniform.

    Alexis Jones, RD

    REGISTERED DIETITIAN

    Alexis’ interest in sports nutrition began early on as she was a competitive three sport athlete in high school and was always intrigued to see how different foods impacted performance, gut health, and how she felt. This carried onto college as she went on to play Division 1 softball at the University of Maine Orono.

    Alexis’ professional experience began after receiving Bachelor’s and Master’s degrees in Nutrition and completing a dietetic internship to become a Registered Dietitian. Since starting private practice and working as the sports dietitian for Colby College, she have worked with hundreds of recreational and competitive athletes, all with unique goals and nutritional needs.

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    Dr. Liz Goodrich, PT, DPT

    YOGA INSTRUCTOR
    PERFORMANCE PHYSICAL THERAPIST

    Liz was born and raised in Falmouth Maine and received her Doctorate of Physical Therapy and Bachelor of Science in Rehabilitation Sciences from Northeastern University. She is also a 500 hr yoga teacher, Certified Functional Strength Coach and Champion Performance Specialist. She holds certifications in dry needling level 1&2, Blood Flow Restriction and Healing Yoga 1&2, and has pursued further continuing education in running and pain neuroscience.