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Elite Sports & Performance Academy Services
Frustrated with the gap between physical therapy and your full athletic return?
You’re not alone. At Elite Sports & Performance Academy (ESPA) in Huntsville, Alabama, we’re changing the recovery experience for competitive and high-performance athletes.
Elite Sports & Performance Academy Services
At Elite Sports & Performance Academy (ESPA), we help athletes recover, rebuild, and reach peak performance through specialized therapy and training programs. Led by Dr. Jasmine Felder, Doctor of Physical Therapy, and Coach DJ Felder, Certified Basketball and Performance Coach, ESPA offers a full spectrum of athlete-focused services designed to bridge the gap between rehabilitation and performance.
ESPA x Therapy, located inside Empire Fitness in Huntsville, Alabama, provides orthopedic physical therapy, dry needling, TMJ care, and manual therapy — all focused on helping athletes move better, reduce pain, and prevent re-injury.
ESPA x Training, held at Bob Jones High School, delivers advanced basketball skills and performance training for athletes looking to improve strength, speed, agility, and game-day readiness.
Together, these programs create a seamless path from recovery to athletic excellence — helping athletes return stronger, faster, and more confident than ever.
Therapy Services for STudent Athletes and Active Adults.
At Elite Sports & Performance Academy (ESPA) in Huntsville, Alabama, Dr. Jasmine Felder provides personalized, evidence-based care to help athletes recover, prevent injury, and return to peak performance.
Dry needling
TMJ Rehab
Manual therapy
Comprehensive program
Targeted wellness program
Next Level Sports Training
Elevate Your Entire Team’s Performance and Longevity
Team & Group Training Programs
At Elite Sports & Performance Academy (ESPA) in Huntsville, Alabama, we partner with schools, coaches, and athletic programs to help athletes perform at their best—together. Our group-based services combine evidence-based recovery, injury prevention, and sport-specific training to strengthen teams, reduce risk, and maximize performance throughout the season.
DJ Felder
Skills & Performance Coach
Develop Smarter, Train Harder, Play Stronger
Led by Coach DJ Felder, our basketball training program at Elite Sports & Performance Academy (ESPA) in Huntsville, Alabama combines skill development with athletic performance training to help players reach their full potential.
These sessions focus on strength, conditioning, agility, and game IQ—the fundamentals that create confident, well-rounded athletes.
Designed for middle school, high school, and collegiate players, Coach DJ’s program builds safer, stronger athletes ready to compete at the next level—on and off the court.
Dr. Jasmine Felder
PT, DPT, Cert. DN
Team Health Starts with Proactive Care
Through Dr. Jasmine Felder’s School Team Consultation Program, Elite Sports & Performance Academy partners with schools, coaches, and athletic departments to keep student-athletes performing safely and efficiently.
These on-site and off-site consultations include individual and team movement screenings, injury-prevention assessments, and performance readiness evaluations completed by a licensed Doctor of Physical Therapy.
Following each consultation, coaches receive a detailed report with exercise recommendations and red-flag alerts for athletes who may need follow-up care. This proactive approach helps teams reduce injury risk, improve recovery outcomes, and maximize athletic performance throughout the season.
Resource Partners of ESPA
Check out our network of trusted professionals and partners who help support your total wellness.
Dr. Alex Sarazen, DC, CSCS
Dr. Allison Taylor
Asyia Williams
Ryan & Amberly Kuhlmann
CrossFit Madison
ESPA'S 3-STEP PROCESS
At Elite Sports & Performance Academy (ESPA), our licensed physical therapists and performance coaches guide athletes through a proven 3-step process that takes you from recovery to peak performance. Each phase is built on evidence-based care, personalized programming, and sport-specific progressions to help you move better, train smarter, and return stronger.
#1 RECOVER
Rebuild your foundation with targeted, evidence-based therapy.
We restore movement, relieve pain, and improve mobility to prepare you for high-level performance.
#2 REBUILD
Strengthen your body with sport-specific conditioning and advanced training techniques that enhance endurance, control, and confidence.
#3 RETURN
Get back to competition stronger than ever. ESPA bridges the gap between therapy and performance so you can move, train, and compete at your best.
