Speed & Agility
Change-of-direction, first-step quickness and footwork drilled with intent — the DB/LB and skill-position foundation.
Train The Football Athlete
Positional speed & agility, strength and long-term athletic development for Baltimore's youth and young athletes — coached by an NSPA-certified sports performance coach.
Philosophy
Development is more than a faster 40.
Back2Ballin builds athletes the way Coach Ryan built his own career — through deliberate fundamentals, disciplined work and the mindset to perform when it matters. Every session has a purpose, and every athlete knows what they are working toward.
The program is grounded in long-term athletic development: strength, speed & agility and movement quality matched to the athlete's age and stage — reinforced by nutrition and mentorship so the results hold up on and off the field.
What every athlete builds on
Four pillars, one standard. Programming is individualised, measurable and grounded in the fundamentals — movement quality first, then speed, strength and football IQ layered on as the athlete earns it.
Strength & Performance
Structured strength, power and conditioning built around long-term athletic development, matched to age and stage.
Nutrition
Habits that support growth and performance — an NSPA-certified nutrition coach guiding how athletes eat, hydrate and recover.
Mentorship
Discipline, life skills and practical guidance on and off the field, building well-rounded people — not just players.
Programs
Pricing is negotiable and personalized with certified trainers. Reach out for current rates and availability.
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Speed School
Youth & middle/high-school athletes (grades 3–9 represented)
Group speed, agility and fundamentals sessions. Parents rated the program 4.75/5 on average, with 100% saying their athlete enjoyed attending and would recommend it.
02
Sports Performance Camp
Youth & young athletes
Intensive camp experience built on strength work, field work and PR testing. Every surveyed participant rated the overall camp experience 5 out of 5.
03
1-on-1 & Small-Group Training
Athletes with specific positional or performance goals
Personalized plans built with certified trainers to improve physical performance, functionality and mental well-being. Pricing is negotiable and scoped to the athlete.
04
Virtual Personal Training
Athletes training remotely
Coach Ryan offers virtual personal training for athletes who need guided programming beyond in-person sessions.
Results
50+
Athletes Trained
Since founding Back2Ballin LLC.
12
Scholarship Offers
Athletes coached to college scholarship offers. Individual outcomes; not a guarantee of results.
3yrs
Programming Baltimore
Running youth sports-performance programs in Baltimore.
20+
Years In The Game
Combined playing and training experience.
Individual outcomes are not a guarantee of results. See the evidence breakdown on the home page for the survey data behind these programs.
Booking & Payment
01
Send an inquiry
Tell us about the athlete, their position and goals, and your availability.
02
Match the program
Coach Ryan recommends the right format — Speed School, camp, 1-on-1 or virtual.
03
Reserve & pay
Coach Ryan confirms your spot and shares the payment details personally before the first session.
Booking starts with an inquiry
Send the inquiry form with the athlete's goals and availability — Coach Ryan replies personally with the right plan, open slots and how to reserve and pay.
FAQ
Back2Ballin runs programs for youth and young athletes in Baltimore, Maryland. Specific facility and field locations are confirmed at booking — reach out for the current schedule and sites.
Youth and young athletes. Current Speed School families span roughly grades 3 through 9, and programming scales to high-school and positional (DB/LB) athletes.
Fitness and performance sessions are negotiable — plans are personalized with certified trainers around each athlete's goals and family's situation. Back2Ballin's mission is to keep performance training affordable for Baltimore athletes.
Yes. Virtual personal training is available for athletes who need guided programming outside of in-person sessions.
Send an inquiry through the contact form or reach out directly. A confirmed online booking and payment link is being finalized — see the Sports Performance page for the current booking status.
Ready to put in the work?
Book a session or ask a question — Coach Ryan will help you find the right starting point for the athlete.