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Our Values

With a focus on total athletic performance and producing top talent, Ochsner Performance Training provides a comprehensive program for our region. By teaching best practices and safety in sports performance, led by educated professionals and a diverse group of performance specialists, we are committed to the evolving needs of our community — fueled by our relentless pursuit of innovation and powered by science.

Commitment to the Athlete

As part of the Ochsner Andrews Sports Medicine Institute, our team is committed to the athlete - from injury management, to performance, to prevention. Offering all specialties under one roof allows injured athletes to return to sport faster and safer.

What's part of our sports care continuum?
  • Injury prevention
  • Sports physical therapy
  • Athletic training
  • Orthopedic and sports medicine physicians
  • Human performance
  • Recovery
  • Nutrition
  • Concussion management

Meet the Team

Our staff of experienced performance specialists knows what it takes to get to the next level.
Noel Simmons
Director

Noel Simmons is director of Ochsner Performance Training, Ochsner Fitness Center and Elevate, Ochsner's premier medical esthetics spa.

Alex Romero
Head Coach & Supervisor, South Shore
  • Former College and NFL Kicker
  • USAW
  • 12+ Years of coaching experience
  • B.S. Degree
Peyton Thomas
Head Coach & Supervisor, Baton Rouge and Covington
  • Bachelor of Science from Louisiana State University, Master of Science in Sports Psychology from Southeastern Louisiana University.
  • Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist, USA-Weightlifting.
Dominick Jones
Lead Coach, Elmwood

Master’s Degree in Kinesiology from University of Louisiana. Former College Football Player at ULL. USA-Weightlifting Certified.

Matthew Andry
Head Strength Coach, Xavier University
  • B.S. Degree in Kinesiology.
  • Extensive experience in High School and College Coaching
  • Former College Football Player
  • Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist
  • USA-Weightlifting Certified
Brandon Bou
Lead Coach, Elmwood
  • B.S., Kinesiology
  • M.A., Leadership Studies
  • 10+ Years of Experience
  • CSCS and USAW Certifications
  • Coached at four Division-1 Colleges
Sofia Lopez
Assistant Coach, Xavier University and Elmwood
  • Former College Soccer Player
  • B.S., Exercise Science

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Covington

1000 Ochsner Blvd
Covington, LA 70433
(985) 875-2818

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Elmwood

1200 S Clearview Pkwy.
Harahan, LA 70123
(504) 703-9166

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Baton Rouge, LA 70817

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St. Charles

105 Plantation Road
Destrehan, LA 70047
985-235-3615

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