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Home of the Speed Lab · Byron Center, MI

We build faster hockey players

The Speed Lab is our in-season training floor: coached sessions Monday to Friday, built to make players and goalies faster on the ice, not bigger and slower off it. Goalie coaching, rehab, nutrition, mindset and vision under the same roof.

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Drop-in $30 Unlimited $125 a month Mon to Fri after school and evenings

Ghost athletes play at NHL AHL NCAA D1 Junior AAA Youth

Why Ghost

The place to train for hockey in West Michigan

The Speed Lab, goalie training, power skating, nutrition, physical therapy, mindset and vision coaching, all in one building. We train by appointment only, so every athlete gets coached, not lost in a crowded gym.

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NHL-level coaching

Led by a former NHL strength coach and a Doctor of Physical Therapy.

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After school and evenings

45-minute sessions Monday to Friday, built around practices and games.

Players like you

Players and goalies from minor hockey to pro, side by side.

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Speed-first programming

Strength in service of speed, planned for in-season and off-season. Never bulk for its own sake.

What we offer

Everything a player needs, under one roof

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The Speed Lab

In-season training built for speed

45-minute coached sessions for players and goalies, Monday to Friday. Faster first step, quicker feet, a more explosive stride.

$30 drop-in $125 a month unlimited

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Goalie coaching

Coached by a former pro goalie

Private and semi-private on-ice sessions with Dr. Jamie Phillips, plus goalie power skating and puck handling. U12 groups too.

$250 private $150 semi-private

On-ice goalie training

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Rehab and recovery

Stay on the ice

Cash-pay physical therapy with Ghost Rehab & Performance, end-range mobility sessions and a recovery room membership.

In-person rehab

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1-on-1 coaching

Every part of your game

Private strength training, nutrition with a Registered Dietitian, mental performance coaching and hockey vision training.

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Also at Ghost: Adult S&C for players 18+ and team training for clubs. Ask us about it.

Dr. Jamie Phillips, founder of Ghost Athletica

Founder and CEO Dr. Jamie Phillips Former pro goalie, DPT, CSCS

Your coaches

Coached by people who played the game

Coaches who played the game and studied it. Invested in your progress on the ice and off it.

Dr. Jamie Phillips Founder, DPT, CSCS, former pro goalie

Ben Vutci Head of Strength & Conditioning, mental performance

Dakota Meyer Assistant Strength Coach, CSCS, mobility specialist

Lauren Hanson Head of Performance Nutrition, Registered Dietitian

Ryan Harris Assistant S&C Coach, hockey vision

Meet the full team

Our facility

A gym built only for hockey

Walk into Ghost and you'll know it's a hockey gym. Turf for sprints and sled work. Racks, bars and dumbbells for real strength work. Air bikes for conditioning. A recovery room for the days in between.

Everything here is chosen for one reason: to make you better on the ice.

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Getting started is simple

Three steps to your first session

Step 01

Book a free consult

A free 15-minute call to talk through your goals, position and schedule.

Step 02

Get your plan

We point you to the right sessions for your age, position and season.

Step 03

Start training

Book sessions in the Ghost Athletica app and track your progress.

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Ghost success stories

What our athletes are saying

The coaches are 10/10

"I love training here. The coaches are 10/10 and every day here is an amazing experience."

Jack Finke

Back from hip surgery

"Jamie worked with our son Ty after his hip labrum surgery, and when pain returned following his initial clearance, Jamie's rehabilitation approach quickly restored his strength and confidence. Ty went from considering retirement to looking forward to playing at Adrian for the 2025-2026 season."

Scott Rollenhagen

Worth the drive

"I drive 3 hours for this treatment and training on a consistent basis. If you're a hockey player, this is the best spot in Michigan!"

Ethan Carlone · Now a Ghost coach

Before you book

Questions

Who is in-person training for?

Hockey players and goalies, from minor hockey through pro. Adults 18+ can join Ghost Adult S&C, a coached small-group program with Ben Vutci three days a week.

How much does it cost?

The Speed Lab is $30 per drop-in, or $125 a month for unlimited in-season training. Private training, goalie coaching, nutrition, mindset and vision sessions are priced per session and in packs in the app.

Will my kid get bulky?

No. The Speed Lab trains what shows up on the ice: first-step quickness, stride power, change of direction and the strength to hold an edge. Players get stronger because strength is where speed comes from, but every session is written for a faster skater, not a bigger one. Read the full method on the Speed Lab page.

How do I book a session?

Use the live schedule at the bottom of this page, or download the Ghost Athletica app ( App Store or Google Play) to book sessions and track your progress. We train by appointment only.

Do you coach goalies?

Yes. Dr. Jamie Phillips, a former pro goalie, runs private and semi-private on-ice goalie coaching, and goalies are welcome in every Speed Lab session. Online, goalies can join Ghost Goaltending Labs.

I'm injured. Can I still train?

Start with Ghost Rehab & Performance. Our physical therapy is cash-pay and built for hockey players, led by a Doctor of Physical Therapy.

What if I don't live near Byron Center?

Train with us online. Our programs run in the Fitr app, from Complete Performance to focused strength, speed and conditioning blocks. See all programs or find your program.