Athletic Services

Northlake’s Sports Performance Program gives Varsity student athletes access to structured, sport-specific strength and conditioning programs designed to keep them healthy and increase their competitive edge. Under the direction of Northlake’s skilled and professional sports performance coaches, students learn proper workout technique, injury prevention and recovery strategies. A student athlete’s tailored plan addresses proper off-season conditioning, pre-season preparation, and in-season strategies that focus on safety, education, and long-term progress. Built into the student’s regular class schedule, Sports Performance training doesn’t interfere with team practices or unnecessarily extend a student’s day. 

Sport-specific Sports Performance workouts continue throughout the summer, encouraging student athletes to maintain proper conditioning year-round and offering them a safe, structured and supervised environment to maximize their training.

Wolverine Athletics is proud to partner with LCMC to ensure the health and safety of our student-athletes. This partnership enables an LCMC athletic trainer to be on campus full-time, serving athletes before and during practices and on the sidelines during games.

Once a year, NCS offers student-athletes the opportunity for a FREE on-campus sports physical, provided through our partnership with LCMC. Contact the athletics office for details. Under LHSAA rules, ALL student-athletes must have a current Parental Permission Form and Physical Packet on file with the school. Parents may download the packet here and must return the completed forms to the Athletics Office before the athlete is allowed to participate in any practices or games.

Northlake's College Counseling Office provides personalized support for students interested in pursuing athletics at the collegiate level. We guide students through key steps in the recruiting process, including completing athletic questionnaires, crafting effective and professional emails to college coaches, and developing strong communication skills for interacting with recruiting staff. Our goal is to equip student-athletes with the tools and confidence needed to navigate the recruiting process with clarity and professionalism.