Barwis Performance delivers a fully integrated NFL Combine and Pro Day preparation system designed to maximize draft outcomes, not just test results. Our program combines data-driven performance evaluation, elite speed development, and structured athlete management to ensure measurable improvements that translate directly to the field and to draft positioning.

FULL COMBINE INFRASTRUCTURE
A complete athlete management system designed to optimize preparation, consistency, and performance.
SPEED DEVELOPMENT
Data-driven speed training designed to maximize acceleration, mechanics, and performance when it matters.
DATA-DRIVEN PROGRESS (ARS SCREENING)
The BARWIS ARS Screen uncovers movement limitations and imbalances to maximize performance and reduce injury.

WHY TRAIN WITH US
FULL COMBINE INFRASTRUCTURE
A complete athlete management system designed to optimize preparation, consistency, and performance.
SPEED DEVELOPMENT
Data-driven speed training designed to maximize acceleration, mechanics, and performance when it matters.
Data-Driven
Progress
(ARS SCREENING)
The BARWIS ARS Screen uncovers movement limitations and imbalances to maximize performance and reduce injury.
Position Specific Training
Led by former professional players with 50+ years of combined experience, our program provides elite coaching and resources to maximize performance.
Injury
Prevention
Targeted joint strengthening and stabilization improve power output, performance, and injury resilience.
Weight
Training
Science-based training programs are customized to each athlete's position, combine goals, and individual needs.
ARS
Screening
The BARWIS ARS Screen identifies performance-limiting imbalances and creates a roadmap for improved movement, resilience, and performance.
Media
Preparation
Build confidence and professionalism when speaking with media, scouts, coaches, and NFL executives.
Plyometric Training
Develop explosive power and faster muscle activation while reducing the risk of soft-tissue injuries.
Balance Training
Improve kinesthetic awareness, balance, and coordination to move more efficiently and perform at a higher level.
Flexibility + Range of Motion
Improve flexibility and range of motion to reduce injury risk, eliminate movement restrictions, and enhance performance.
Speed & Agility Training
Train with the same proven speed development methods used by Olympians, world champions, and elite track athletes.
Mike was the most influential person I have had in my athletic life next to my father. I had never lifted before meeting Barwis. When I was in high school I was 215-220, but I was all legs. I played soccer. I kicked the soccer ball against the side of my house for like hours at a time. Once he started putting me through some lifting, and putting me through some programs to make me a much more well-rounded athlete.None of it would have been possible without Mike Barwis.
Pat McAfee
8-Year NFL Punter, Pro Football Hall of Fame Nominee, 2× Pro Bowl, All-Pro, Sports Analyst, Host of The Pat McAfee Show
Mike Barwis’ unique concepts and approach to strength training for basketball has been paramount to our success.
John Beilein
Former Cleveland Cavaliers, Michigan, and West Virginia Head Basketball Coach
(In 2011), I tore my ACL in the ninth game of the season. I had two surgeries since and wasn’t able to jog in a year and a half. Now, after four weeks (with BARWIS), I’m able to run faster than I have before; power clean more than I ever did -- in four weeks! With Mike, it was like a miracle.
James Carpenter
10-year NFL Veteran, XLVIII Super Bowl Champion, Guard for the Atlanta Falcons
If any athlete is serious about training and strives to achieve their potential, Barwis Methods is the place to go! Best training and coaches! Barwis Methods is the best training an athlete can get. They get you more than ready for every season. Can’t imagine training anywhere else.
Steve Kampfer
Stanley Cup Champion, Boston Bruins
I had to get a new wardrobe after working out with Barwis.
Patrick Eaves
Anaheim Ducks
After training at the same spot for four years, I felt like I needed a change of scenery. I needed a place to take me to the next level. BARWIS Methods was the clear choice for me. Working out with elite athletes day-in and day-out brings out the true competitor in me and the atmosphere is the best around.
TJ Lang
9-year NFL Veteran, XLV Super Bowl Champion, 2016-17 Pro Bowl
Mike Barwis and the BARWIS Methods team have been an impactful addition to my physical conditioning. The science they use in training is world class, and the caring environment they are doing is unmatched.
Pavel Datsyuk
2× Stanley Cup Champion, Olympic Gold Medalist, 4× World Medalist
As a professional athlete, you sleep better when you know you took it to the max and Mike Barwis’ program offers that. His program took my hitting to a whole new level.
Larry Foote
Team Captain, 2-time Super Bowl Champion with the Pittsburgh Steelers, All-American at University of Michigan
Last summer I had my first look at the Barwis facility! I was so impressed that I left there feeling I had to get my staff down to see it. As I watched one of my former players Draymond Green rehab his hip I was pleasantly surprised on what I saw. I watched NFL players, NBA players, boxers, MLB players and NHL players! But watching all those incredible athletes work so individually with Mike was special! I am a big fan of this program and would recommend anyone close to me to get healthy.
Tom Izzo
Michigan State University Head Basketball Coach, Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame, NCAA Division I Tournament Champion (2000), 8× NCAA Regional Final Four, 2× NABC Coach of the Year
Perfection, detail, and work ethic is what the staff at BARWIS Methods is all about!!!
Ndamukong Suh
Tampa Bay Buccaneers Five-Time Pro Bowl, NFL Defensive Rookie of the Year
I love the competitive environment he creates! All of the men have the same goal and he brings an intensity and fire that allows every man to make the most of what they have. No way to quantify his impact on these men’s careers.
Richard Sherman
Super Bowl XLVIII Champion, Five-Time Pro Bowl
Mike is a high energy, high-spirited type of guy. He is very intelligent and very knowledgeable. Everything is geared toward maximum performance. I haven’t worked like this since -- well, ever.
Braylon Edwards
University of Michigan, Biletnikoff Award winner, U-M’s all-time Leading Receiver, All-Pro Cleveland Brown, New York Jets
BARWIS Methods is a great training facility. It’s a tight group that has fun while working out. I enjoy waking up and going to it. It’s like being at the rink with teammates during the summer. The trainers motivate you, push you to get out of your comfort zone.
Jeff Petry
8-Year NHL Veteran, World Championships Medalist
Barwis has so much insight, so much knowledge, and for me it’s so important to be able to spend that time with him where he is able to pass on that knowledge onto me.
Yoenis Cespedes
Two-Time All-Star, Gold Glove Winner, Silver Slugger Winner
I love the competitive environment he creates! All of the men have the same goal and he brings an intensity and fire that allows every man to make the most of what they have. No way to quantify his impact on these men’s careers.
Richard Sherman
Super Bowl XLVII Champion, Five-Time Pro Bowl
Mike is the best trainer I have ever worked with. From flexibility to strength and speed; you name it, he can do it! s Dick LeBeau says. ‘If you play in the North Atlantic, You must train in the North Atlantic.’ If you want to be the best you have to train like it!
Lamar Woodley
2009 Pro-Bowler and 2nd team All-Pro, XLIII Super Bowl Champion with the Pittsburgh Steelers
BARWIS pushed me every day to become not only physically stronger but mentally as well. We trained at an elite level every day so when a challenge came along during the season, I knew I had the strength and experience to overcome it.
Kyle Connor
Winnipeg Jets First-Round Pick, IIHF World Championships Gold Medalist (U18)
Had a great time training at the BARWIS Methods facility. I learned a lot that can help me advance my game.
Pierre Garçon
2009 AFC Champion, 2013 NFL Receptions Leader
The combine training here helped me a lot in all the areas of my game. The most gains i saw were in my size, strength, and speed. Definitely was in great shape for my pro day and combines after the combine training here.
Mike Cox
Former New York Giants Running Back
I came to Mike Barwis on someone’s word that this guy can change your life. Not to be here all day… he’s not only made me a stronger, more athletic hockey player, but a better man. He’s simply the best. Period. I love him.
Dan Cleary
2008 Stanley Cup Champion
With Mike Barwis what you see is what you get...Your ass kicked for three hours by one of the finest strength and conditioning coach in sports.
James Hall
Former Defensive End, St. Louis Rams, DetroitLions (12 year NFL Veteran)
BARWIS has been a tremendous experience in which I’ve learned a lot and it has helped me prepare physically. I am more than grateful for the treatment and dedication the staff at BARWIS provides.
Amed Rosario
New York Mets, MLB’s Fastest Shortstop, 2017 PCL Rookie of the Year
Barwis Methods will push your athletic abilities to a level beyond what you think is attainable. In this process, your attitude is reshaped and forged with a toughness most will never understand. There can only be one. Too bad for the other teams...Barwis is it!
Greg Hopkins
4-time All-Ironman Team (Arena Football League), Slippery Rock University, 3-time All-American
Mike is a high energy, high spirited type of guy. He is very intelligent and very knowledgeable. Everything is geared toward maximum performance. I haven’t worked harder.
Braylon Edwards
University of Michigan, Biletnikoff Award winner, U-M all-time leading receiver, 4th Overall Draft Pick, New York Jets
After working with a different strength coach for years after working with Mike Barwis back in 2006 and 2007, I knew I had to reunite with him again. he gets you in the best physical shape possible with his rigorous workouts, which prepare you mentally for things you thought you couldn’t do.
Chris Neild
Retired NFL Nose Tackle
I have been an NFL agent for over 25 years. Barwis Methods does things for players no one else can do. They are beyond special.
Rick Smith
American Football Executive
I came to Barwis Methods with a pinched nerve and a boot on my foot, Mike promised he would get me in an NFL camp. Now I am here!!! That’s because Barwis can make the impossible happen!
Ryan Van Bergan
Retired NFL Defensive End, Carolina Pnathers
I’ve been training with BARWIS since college and to me, there is no place better. Great trainers, great atmosphere, and they prepare you for the season and the next level.
Luke Glendening
Detroit Red Wings
The facilities combined with the experience of Mike and his staff provides Michigan with the best training facility in the country.
Ryan Mundy
8-year NFL Veteran Safety, Super Bowl XLIII champion with the Pittsburgh Steelers
Perfection, detail, and work ethic is what the staff at Barwis Methods is all about.
Ndamukong Suh
Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Five-Time Pro Bowl, NFL Defensive Rookie of the Year
This shit will take you to the next level. Barwis Methods is the best!
Wilmer Flores
Arizona Diamondbacks Shortstop
Mike has been a great resource in helping the Mets redesign our athletic development program. What sets the Barwis Method apart from all the others is the unique blend of the program. There’s science-driven training behind every aspect of his workout. The individual exercises are all part of a well-thought-out program designed to help each individual reach his full potential.
Jeff Wilpon
New York Mets, COO
Being here at Barwis Methods has been a tremendous experience to workout with marquee athletes. They really developed me into a complete athlete.
Jerel Worthy
7-year NFL veteran, Defensive End, 2011 Con- sensus All-American, 2011 First-team All-Big Ten, 2010 Big Ten Champion
After training at the same spot for four years, I felt like I needed a change of scenery. I needed a place to take me to the next level. BARWIS Methods was the clear choice for me walking out the door and I was amazed day-to-day with the comfort zone and the way they push you.
T.J. Lang
9-Year NFL Veteran, U.S. Super Bowl Champion, 2016 Pro Bowl
The thing I love about training with Mike is the intensity of the workout...During the workout I always felt like he pushed me hard because he wanted the best out of me at all times, because he wants the best for the teams that he is training.
Aaron Beasley
New York Jets, Atlanta Falcons, Jacksonville Jaguars, West Virginia University, All-Big East, All-American, WVU Hall of Fame
The knowledge and enthusiasm of the strength and conditioning staff is unparalleled to any I have ever worked with. Every workout is filled with challenges that motivate and prepare me to excel in my sport.
Megan Metcalfe
NCAA National Champion 5000m, 2008 Pan Am Games Gold Medalist, Olympic Competitor
This is what I’ve been looking for. Training with Mike is the best preparation for the season.
David Peralta
Arizona Diamondbacks, Gold Glove Winner
If you are okay with being mediocre at what you are doing, then stay away from BARWIS Methods.
Brandon Inge
2009 MLB All-Star, Retired
What an AMAZING experience! Not only is he a great trainer, he is a great man! Plus, he almost killed me.
Nick Swisher
MLB All-Star (2010), World Series Champion, Retired
Mike puts his heart into helping others. He goes above and beyond to instruct and love each individual he comes in contact with. He is a friend and inspired me the first time I talked with him. Great environment that is surrounded with special people.
Mike Fiers
Oakland Athletics Pitcher
My experience at Barwis Methods was incredible! They push you to the limit and bring potential out of you that you didn’t even know you had. Mike is the best in the business, and he makes you want to workout.
Lucas Duda
Kansas City Royals First Baseman
I completely tore my ACL in December 2017 and began working with Nick Lucius in May 2018. Nick was instrumental in helping me regain strength throughout the rehab process and develop a greater understanding of my body’s biomechanics. In addition to the physical therapy services I received, the strength and conditioning provided by Nick and the staff at Barwis was outstanding. I was pushed to my limits in a smart and scientific way allowing me to transform my body.
Robbie Lawler
Former UFC Welterweight & EliteXC Middleweight Champion
Working with Mike, with the structure he provides, has given me more explosiveness. Physically and mentally, I’ve grown stronger each training session.
Michael Brantley
Houston Astros, 2014 Silver Slugger, Four-Time All-Star
This is the best place to train in the world.
Juan Lagares
New York Mets Gold Glove Winner (2014), Fielding Bible Award
With Mike, it’s a great combination of the science behind why you’re doing something and then translating that into things that you need to accomplish on the baseball field. It’s not just about getting yourself the strongest and the fastest. Everything we do here is engineered, and it will translate to the baseball field. I’ve always worked out in the off-season, but I wish I would have had something like this earlier in my career.
David Wright
Seven-Time All-Star, Two-Time Gold Glove Award, Two-Time Silver Slugger Award
Mike was the most influential person I have had in my athletic life next to my father. I had never lifted before meeting Barwis. When I was in high school I was 215-220, but I was all legs. I played soccer. I kicked the soccer ball against the side of my house for like hours at a time. Once he started putting me through some lifting, and putting me through some programs to make me a much more well-rounded athlete.None of it would have been possible without Mike Barwis.
Pat McAfee
8-Year NFL Punter, Pro Football Hall of Fame Nominee, 2× Pro Bowl, All-Pro, Sports Analyst, Host of The Pat McAfee Show
(In 2011), I tore my ACL in the ninth game of the season. I had two surgeries since and wasn’t able to jog in a year and a half. Now, after four weeks (with BARWIS), I’m able to run faster than I have before; power clean more than I ever did -- in four weeks! With Mike, it was like a miracle.
James Carpenter
10-year NFL Veteran, XLVIII Super Bowl Champion, Guard for the Atlanta Falcons
After training at the same spot for four years, I felt like I needed a change of scenery. I needed a place to take me to the next level. BARWIS Methods was the clear choice for me. Working out with elite athletes day-in and day-out brings out the true competitor in me and the atmosphere is the best around.
TJ Lang
9-year NFL Veteran, XLV Super Bowl Champion, 2016-17 Pro Bowl
As a professional athlete, you sleep better when you know you took it to the max and Mike Barwis’ program offers that. His program took my hitting to a whole new level.
Larry Foote
Team Captain, 2-time Super Bowl Champion with the Pittsburgh Steelers, All-American at University of Michigan
Perfection, detail, and work ethic is what the staff at BARWIS Methods is all about!!!
Ndamukong Suh
Tampa Bay Buccaneers Five-Time Pro Bowl, NFL Defensive Rookie of the Year
I love the competitive environment he creates! All of the men have the same goal and he brings an intensity and fire that allows every man to make the most of what they have. No way to quantify his impact on these men’s careers.
Richard Sherman
Super Bowl XLVIII Champion, Five-Time Pro Bowl
I love the competitive environment he creates! All of the men have the same goal and he brings an intensity and fire that allows every man to make the most of what they have. No way to quantify his impact on these men’s careers.
Richard Sherman
Super Bowl XLVII Champion, Five-Time Pro Bowl
Mike is the best trainer I have ever worked with. From flexibility to strength and speed; you name it, he can do it! s Dick LeBeau says. ‘If you play in the North Atlantic, You must train in the North Atlantic.’ If you want to be the best you have to train like it!
Lamar Woodley
2009 Pro-Bowler and 2nd team All-Pro, XLIII Super Bowl Champion with the Pittsburgh Steelers
Had a great time training at the BARWIS Methods facility. I learned a lot that can help me advance my game.
Pierre Garçon
2009 AFC Champion, 2013 NFL Receptions Leader
With Mike Barwis what you see is what you get...Your ass kicked for three hours by one of the finest strength and conditioning coach in sports.
James Hall
Former Defensive End, St. Louis Rams, DetroitLions (12 year NFL Veteran)
Barwis Methods will push your athletic abilities to a level beyond what you think is attainable. In this process, your attitude is reshaped and forged with a toughness most will never understand. There can only be one. Too bad for the other teams...Barwis is it!
Greg Hopkins
4-time All-Ironman Team (Arena Football League), Slippery Rock University, 3-time All-American
Mike is a high energy, high spirited type of guy. He is very intelligent and very knowledgeable. Everything is geared toward maximum performance. I haven’t worked harder.
Braylon Edwards
University of Michigan, Biletnikoff Award winner, U-M all-time leading receiver, 4th Overall Draft Pick, New York Jets
After working with a different strength coach for years after working with Mike Barwis back in 2006 and 2007, I knew I had to reunite with him again. he gets you in the best physical shape possible with his rigorous workouts, which prepare you mentally for things you thought you couldn’t do.
Chris Neild
Retired NFL Nose Tackle
I have been an NFL agent for over 25 years. Barwis Methods does things for players no one else can do. They are beyond special.
Rick Smith
American Football Executive
I came to Barwis Methods with a pinched nerve and a boot on my foot, Mike promised he would get me in an NFL camp. Now I am here!!! That’s because Barwis can make the impossible happen!
Ryan Van Bergan
Retired NFL Defensive End, Carolina Pnathers
The facilities combined with the experience of Mike and his staff provides Michigan with the best training facility in the country.
Ryan Mundy
8-year NFL Veteran Safety, Super Bowl XLIII champion with the Pittsburgh Steelers
Perfection, detail, and work ethic is what the staff at Barwis Methods is all about.
Ndamukong Suh
Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Five-Time Pro Bowl, NFL Defensive Rookie of the Year
Being here at Barwis Methods has been a tremendous experience to workout with marquee athletes. They really developed me into a complete athlete.
Jerel Worthy
7-year NFL veteran, Defensive End, 2011 Con- sensus All-American, 2011 First-team All-Big Ten, 2010 Big Ten Champion
After training at the same spot for four years, I felt like I needed a change of scenery. I needed a place to take me to the next level. BARWIS Methods was the clear choice for me walking out the door and I was amazed day-to-day with the comfort zone and the way they push you.
T.J. Lang
9-Year NFL Veteran, U.S. Super Bowl Champion, 2016 Pro Bowl

Every athlete begins with comprehensive testing to identify strengths, weaknesses, movement inefficiencies, and performance opportunities.
BASELINE TESTING

Build explosive power, force production, and acceleration mechanics through targeted strength training and speed development.
STRENGTH DEVELOPMENT

Convert newfound strength into game-changing speed while refining movement patterns and position-specific performance skills.
SPEED CONVERSION

Fine-tune testing performance through combine simulations, recovery protocols, and strategic preparation to peak on test day.
DRAFT READINESS


