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10/10/2026

Getting back to your sport after an ACL injury takes more than just getting cleared to play.

After eight months of physical therapy following ACL surgery with Dr. Perkinson, Jovey Knudson spent the final 3–4 months of her recovery in our Return to Play Bridge Program. She trained twice a week, rebuilding strength and preparing for the demands of volleyball.

Now, she’s back on the court as a starting middle for the NRHEG Panthers. 🏐

“Jovey enjoyed every single member of the Performance Lab team. She was welcomed by name, encouraged by all…” - Kate Knudson, Jovey’s mom

Read Jovey’s full story and see how the Return to Play Bridge Program helped prepare her for a return to volleyball: https://www.performancelabofc.com/athletestories/jovey-knudson

10/09/2026

Performance Lab is ONE today! 🎉💪🥳

What a year it’s been. We’re incredibly grateful for every athlete and family who has trusted us to be part of their training and development.

Thank you to all our athletes for celebrating this week! 🔥

10/07/2026

This Friday we celebrate one year of showing up, putting in the work, and getting better TOGETHER.

We’re grateful for the athletes who show up and push each other every session.

Here’s to year two. 💪

10/07/2026

Congratulations to Blake Kamphoff from Mankato East High School Football Team for being Athlete of the Week! Sponsored by Performance Lab - Powered by OFC

10/06/2026

Way to crush it this week, Blake!!

Congratulations to Blake Kamphoff from Mankato East High School Football Team for being Athlete of the Week! Sponsored by Performance Lab - Powered by OFC!

10/06/2026

Way to go, Maleah!

Congratulations to Maleah Grunst from Mankato West High School Volleyball Team for being Athlete of the Week! Sponsored by Performance Lab - Powered by OFC!

10/05/2026

Performance Lab is turning ONE this Friday, and we’re celebrating all week!

Our athletes can stop by for a little birthday treat while we look back on an incredible first year of training, progress and hard work.

Thanks for being part of Year One. Let’s see what Year Two brings. 🔥😎

10/01/2026

Meet Gabe, CSCS. Gabe is a Strength Coach at Performance Lab.

A former Gustavus football player, Gabe brings a strong background in strength and conditioning, along with a passion for helping athletes get better every day.

He earned his degree in Exercise Physiology from Gustavus Adolphus College and went on to earn his CSCS certification. He spent a year leading Strength & Conditioning for Gustavus Football and men's tennis and currently coaches college football as well.

His passion for coaching was shaped by the coaches who helped him along the way, including his dad, high school strength coach Mark Birdseye, and college strength coach Zach Vine.

What does Gabe love about strength coaching? The opportunity to focus on making every individual better.

"In the weight room, there is no depth chart. There is no scoreboard. There is just what you did yesterday to compete against."

He also loves what makes Performance Lab different. With orthopedic surgeons and physical therapists right next door, athletes have access to a team that is invested in making sure they are training the right way. And with athletes of all ages training under the same roof, there is always someone to learn from and be inspired by.

We're thankful we have Gabe on the Performance Lab team. 👊

09/29/2026

Nice work, Jakobe!!

Congratulations to Jakobe Tosch from Mankato West High School Soccer Team for being Athlete of the Week! Sponsored by Performance Lab - Powered by OFC.

09/29/2026

Way to go, Maggie!!

Congratulations to Maggie Bolling from Mankato West High School Soccer Team for being Athlete of the Week! Sponsored by Performance Lab - Powered by OFC.