Sports Performance Training — WHP Studios Chicago

Sports Performance & Skills Training

At WHP Studios in Andersonville, Chicago, we offer personalized sports performance and skills training for athletes of all ages and levels. Whether you're a youth athlete chasing your first varsity season, an adult returning to sport, or a competitive player aiming for next-level performance, our private coaching helps you build confidence, improve technical skills, and gain a strategic edge—on and off the field.


Why Train with Coach Will?

Will Harlow brings over a decade of hands-on coaching experience across youth leagues, high school teams, and elite club programs. His approach is personalized, HAES-aligned, and performance-driven, emphasizing:

  • Athletic development & strength
  • Mental resilience & focus
  • In-game application of skills
  • Joy, longevity, and sustainable athletic progress

Sports & Disciplines

Private and group coaching is available for a wide variety of sports and activities, including:

  • Football, Basketball, Baseball, Softball, Soccer, Lacrosse, Tennis
  • Track & Field, Golf, Volleyball, Kickball, Pickleball
  • Dance, Gardening, Hiking, Swimming, Rowing, Kayaking
  • Speed, Agility, Quickness, and more

Services Offered

1:1 Private Skills Training

Individualized coaching to enhance sport-specific techniques, improve game IQ, and prepare for high-performance moments.

Team & Small Group Clinics

Perfect for club teams, AAU squads, or youth leagues. Build team chemistry, improve player development, and receive expert-level drills and coaching insights.

Coach Training & Consulting

Empower your program with guidance on practice design, player development frameworks, situational play, game strategy, and team culture.

Virtual Coaching & Video Analysis

Remote, pro-level insights from Coach Will, including video breakdowns, playbook education, and customized training plans.

Combine, Showcase & Recruiting Prep

Prepare for 40-yard dash, pro agility, vertical jump, bench, squat, deadlift, and more. Ideal for athletes pursuing NCAA, NAIA, NJCAA, or professional recruitment.


Location & Contact

Train in-person at WHP Studios or virtually. Serving athletes throughout Andersonville, Ravenswood, Lincoln Square, Lakeview, Lincoln Park, Edgewater, Uptown, Evanston, and surrounding Chicago areas.

Contact Will

Meet Coach Will Harlow

Will Harlow Certified personal trainer and sports performance coach

Certified Personal Trainer & Sports Skills Coach

Will is WHP Studios’ lead athletic coach with years of experience coaching athletes from age 6 to 96, including Olympic hopefuls, national team players, and high school standouts.

Credentials:

  • NASM Certified Personal Trainer (CPT), Performance Enhancement (PES), Corrective Exercise (CES), and Nutrition (FNS)

  • USAW Olympic Weightlifting Coach

  • USA Olympic SafeSport Certified

  • CPR, AED, First Aid Certified

  • ASEP IHSA Coaching Certified

  • Virtus & Play Like a Champion Trained

  • Coachup profile and client reviews

Team Coaching Resume

2019


Lane Tech Football
Lane Tech Basketball
Lake View Baseball

2018


Lane Tech Football
Lane Tech Basketball
Lake View Baseball

2017


Jones College Prep Baseball
Jones College Prep Basketball
Evanston Township Football

2016


Jones College Prep Baseball
Evanston Township Softball
Evanston Express Club Softball
Jones College Prep Basketball
Evanston Township Football

2015


Evanston Township Softball
Evanston Express Club Softball
Jones College Prep Basketball
Evanston Township Football

2014


Evanston Township Softball
Evanston Express Club Softball
Jones College Prep Basketball
Noble Street College Prep Football

2013


Evanston Township Softball
NBU Athletics Club Basketball
Mather Basketball
Noble Street College Prep Football

2012


Holy Trinity Softball
Holy Trinity Girls Basketball
Noble Street College Prep Football.