(440) 554-5436
7772 Capital blvd , Macedonia OH 44056
Cleveland’s Home for Pro-Level Sports Training.
The Band Lab delivers sport-specific training proven to transform rising athletes into elite performers — the way the pros do it.
Welcome To The Band Lab
Most gyms rely on weights. We rely on bands—because bands build real, sport-specific strength. Resistance band training develops speed, agility, and explosiveness while keeping joints safe and strong.
PROVEN PERFORMANCE
Used by top NFL, NBA, and MLB athletes for functional strength and injury prevention.
JOINT PROTECTION
Less strain on knees, shoulders, and back—train harder without breaking down.
EXPLOSIVE POWER
Constant tension builds speed, acceleration, and first-step quickness.
CORE DOMINANCE
Every rep engages stabilizers for stronger, more resilient athletes.
FREE WORKOUT
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GROUP TRAINING
Train with serious athletes, push each other, and compete at a higher level.
1 on 1 TRAINING
Exclusive sessions with Ryan Adams — reserved for elite athletes.
PRO TRAINING
Exclusive performance sessions for professional athletes only.
THE BAND LAB TRAINERS
MEET CO-OWNER AND HEAD TRAINER:
RYAN ADAMS
Ryan Adams isn’t your average trainer. He’s the guy NFL players turn to when they want to level up their performance and protect their bodies. With years of experience training athletes across football, basketball, baseball, softball, volleyball, soccer, track, and more—Ryan knows how to get results that show up on game day.
In High School, Ryan was a 4 year 2 sport varsity starter. He then pitched 4 years at Kent State, was part of the College World Series Team in 2013. Graduated with Exercise Physiology Degree from Kent State.
2017 was the official Speed Trainers of the Cleveland Gladiators.
15 years of Training with over 5000+ athletes trained, over 150+ Professional Athletes trained, Pro-Bowl athletes trained, All Pro NFL athletes trained.
From Cleveland Browns standouts to rising college stars to 1st Round Draft Picks, Ryan has built a reputation for getting athletes faster, stronger, and more resilient—
without unnecessary wear and tear on their bodies.
MEET CO-OWNER AND TRAINER:
BLAKE WILLIAMS
Blake Williams brings nearly two decades of elite-level football coaching experience to Band Lab, including 13 seasons in the NFL and two seasons with the UFL’s DC Defenders.
A Princeton University graduate, four-year letterman and Ivy League champion, Blake has built his career developing and coaching high-performing athletes at the highest levels of the game. He became the youngest defensive coordinator in NFL history with the St. Louis Rams and has coached with the Washington Redskins, Jacksonville Jaguars, New Orleans Saints, St. Louis Rams, Cleveland Browns and New York Jets. Today, he serves as Defensive Coordinator for the DC Defenders.
His career includes two Conference Championships and two Professional League Championships — a Super Bowl XLIV Championship with the New Orleans Saints and the 2025 UFL Championship as Defensive Coordinator of the DC Defenders.
Across his professional coaching career, Blake has worked with over 1,000 professional athletes, including 30+ All-Pro, Pro Bowl and All-UFL players, an NFL Offensive Player of the Year, two NFL Rookies of the Year, two Championship Game MVPs, and multiple players who have gone on to Pro Football Hall of Fame enshrinement — with more still to come.
That experience is the foundation of Band Lab.
The same principles used to develop, prepare and maximize athletes at the highest levels of professional football are brought directly to every Band Lab athlete — from developing youth athletes to high school and college standouts to professionals.
Professional-level development. Individualized for every athlete.
MEET OUR ASSISTANT COACH:
JUSTIN RANKIN
Justin Rankin brings over a decade of elite athletic experience to The Band Lab as a specialist in Running Back and Wide Receiver development.
With 6 years of professional football under his belt and more than 10 years training under the Band Lab system himself, Justin offers a unique perspective as both an athlete and technician of the craft. His hands-on approach, explosive skill development, and position-specific insight make him a powerful addition to the coaching staff — and a go-to for athletes looking to elevate their game at the skill positions.
Trusted by the Pros
Ryan’s band training keeps me explosive without beating up my body. It’s a game-changer for my speed and strength.
Nick Chubb
NFL Running Back
The Band Lab work translates directly to the field — faster breaks, quicker reaction, and explosive power.
Marshon Lattimore
NFL Defensive Back
Training with Ryan gives me the edge. Every session is about getting better where it matters most — on the field.
Martin Emerson Jr
NFL Defensive Back
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