NDP Athletic Training

The official page for Notre Dame Prep athletic training. Look here for things related to sports medicine, health and fitness.

[NDPMA Athletics @NDPMA_Athletics]

Congratulations to Isabella Kaminskas, Nina Geric, and Antonella Kaminskas on being named first team all-state by the Michigan Women’s Lacrosse Coaches Association.

[NDP Girls Soccer @NDP_GirlsSoccer]

NDP soccer Alumni Celia Gaynor with the game winner for DCFC at the TST Tournament in NC!

[Notre Dame Prep Football @NDPrep_Football]

Congrats to our Fighting Irish Soccer team. District Champs!!! @NDP_GirlsSoccer @NDPMA_Athletics

[Notre Dame Prep Baseball @ND_PrepBaseball]

It’s not for everyone! ☘️

[NFHS @NFHS_Org]

Honoring Memorial Day 🇺🇸

Today, we remember and honor those who gave their lives in service to our country. Their sacrifice allows us to safely enjoy the sports and activities in our schools that build character, teamwork, and community.

#MemorialDay #PlayPerformCompeteTogether

[Coach P @ChristianPolega]

#SuccessFormula

[P. Jason Whalen @pjwhalen16]

Hard work is the foundation of success, and Luca embodies it.

[STATE CHAMPS! Michigan @statechampsmich]

🥍 NOTRE DAME PREP GIRLS LACROSSE MOVING ON 🥍

The Fighting Irish battled past Marian with a 10-7 victory and are headed to the Division 2 @mhsaa Regional Semifinal next week.

[NDPMA Athletics @NDPMA_Athletics]

Congratulations to Ellie Whalen and Drake Roa, the @NDPMA Class of 2026 Athletes of the Year. Each of these accomplished athletes demonstrated the Notre Dame Prep mission statement in the classroom and on the playing field while also participating in multiple sports.

[NDPMA Athletics @NDPMA_Athletics]

Congratulations to the @NDPMA seniors who were named recipients of a @MIAAAADs student-athlete academic achievement award this school year for their accomplishments in sport and the classroom.

[NDP Athletic Training @NDP_ATC]

Congrats coach!!

[Notre Dame Prep @NDPMA]

Congratulations to the CCCAM Division 3 State Coach of the Year, Jocelyn Welsh-Truba! Very proud of what you and your teams have accomplished!

Competitive Cheer Achievements:

D1 state champ assistant coach '20,'21,'22
D3 state champ head coach '25,'26
D1 state runner up assistant coach '19,'23'24
D3 state runner up head coach '24

@coach_jocelyn_ @cccamofmi #GoIrish☘️

[Grosse Ile Red Devils Baseball @GI_RedDevils]

What an amazing night for the Red Devils. We got an amazing offer from @ND_PrepBaseball to play at Jimmy John’s Field. We have played 3 games against these guys in a week and they are all class! I’m so thankful my boys are getting these opportunities. This means everything!

[NDPMA Athletics @NDPMA_Athletics]

Congratulations to @NDPMA seniors Adrian Fernandez (Basketball, Dominican University), Kaylyn Sowers (Basketball, Franciscan University), and Jack Williams (Football, John Carroll) who signed to participate in college athletics earlier today.

[Notre Dame Prep @NDPMA]

IN OUR LATEST DEEP DIVE into NDP programs, we took a closer look at the strength and purpose behind the Notre Dame Prep athletic program — and how it goes far beyond wins and losses. . .

At NDP, athletics are an extension of the school’s mission. Student-athletes are challenged to compete at a high level while developing discipline, resilience, leadership and a commitment to something greater than themselves. Coaches serve not only as instructors, but as mentors — forming young men and women who understand the value of teamwork and integrity both on and off the field.

The story highlights how the NDP athletic experience is intentionally designed to support the whole student — reinforcing the same values found in the classroom and ingrained in the school’s Catholic and Marist identity. From daily practices to game day, every aspect of the program suggests a real commitment to excellence and growth.

If you’re looking for an athletic program that develops competitors and leaders alike, this is a must-read — and just one of many stories in our ongoing series of deep dives into the outstanding opportunities that define the Notre Dame Prep experience.

Read the full story at https://t.co/6gXLPZrGFY.

#AWorldOfOpportunities #NotreDamePrep #NDP #NDPAthletics #StudentAthlete #HighSchoolSports #CharacterDevelopment #Teamwork #Leadership #CompetitiveExcellence #CatholicEducation #MaristEducation #WholePersonFormation

[NDP Athletic Training @NDP_ATC]

Of course he is. Let's go, Joey!!

[DetroitMercyTnF+XC @DetroitTitanTnF]

DeCasas Tabbed Under Armour Outdoor #HLTF Field Athlete Of The Week #DetroitsCollegeTeam ⚔️

🔗 https://t.co/iTTAFrGcaH

[NDP Athletic Training @NDP_ATC]

The best in the business!! Pat will be missed by our NDP community and me in particular. Thankfully we are in very capable hands going forward with coach Whalen. Excited for our future!!

[MIPrepZone @MIPrepZone]

FOOTBALL: After leading one of Oakland County's most successful programs in recent years, Pat Fox stepped down at @NDPrep_Football, and will be succeeded by assistant coach and offensive coordinator Jason Whalen >> https://t.co/jMmO0la7LA

[NDP Athletic Training @NDP_ATC]

Congrats Sullivan!!! Really happy for you.

[Notre Dame Prep @NDPMA]

CONGRATULATIONS to NDP junior Sullivan Dooley on an outstanding performance at the 2026 Region 5 Championships for USA Gymnastics in Fort Wayne, Indiana. Sullivan earned sixth place on the still rings and captured the championship title on parallel bars, competing against top athletes from Illinois, Indiana, Kentucky, Michigan, Ohio, West Virginia and Wisconsin.

He now sets his sights on the national championships in West Palm Beach, Florida, this April.

In a fitting full-circle moment, Sully’s father, Brian Dooley (Class of 1985), was a parallel bars state champion for Notre Dame High School in 1985.

#NDPride #Gymnastics #USAGymnastics #StudentAthlete #ChampionshipMindset #RoadToNationals #Legacy #NotreDamePrep #NotreDameHighSchool #ParallelBars

[Wendi A. Irlbeck MS, RDN, LD, CISSN @Wendi_Irlbeck]

Student athletes…

The sooner you realize this, the longer and stronger your career will last.

In contact sports, every hit you take, every tackle you deliver, every collision on the field is breaking your body down. The difference between the athletes who flame out early and those who dominate for years?

NUTRITION!! Nutrition is your SECRET weapon! I’ve been saying this for years and I feel people are finally paying attention 🙌.

Your body isn’t just “recovering” after games it’s rebuilding. The fuel you put in today is literally constructing tomorrow’s stronger muscle, denser bone, and more resilient tissue.

If you want to play at the next level college, pro, or beyond you can’t treat your body like a waste can eating Doritos living off Celsius drinks. You

have to treat it like the high-performance machine it is!

Prioritize this:
🍳High-quality protein to repair and build lean muscle after every brutal contact session
🍒Antioxidant-rich foods to fight inflammation and oxidative stress from repeated hits
🥛Strategic recovery nutrition and sleep to let your body actually adapt and get stronger

The athletes who play at the next level aren’t just talented. They’re the ones who consistently fuel their recovery better than everyone else. They understand that durability wins championships and careers. You also won’t be an athlete forever!

Your habits and routine are investments for your future! Invest wisely! Champions are built in the off-season!

[Wendi A. Irlbeck MS, RDN, LD, CISSN @Wendi_Irlbeck]

😩Low blood sugar= drop in speed, power, and overall performance.

12-22 YO Student athletes should consume 3-4 balanced meals and 2-3 snacks that contain protein, carbs and adequate calories!

Student athletes should not be fasting! Most online influencers and bio hackers are posting tips for overweight adults who sit at a desk all day.

Context matters when it comes to health and performance!