ABOUT US
At AIK, our mission is to build faster, more explosive, and resilient athletes by delivering elite-level speed and movement training rooted in science and driven by purpose. We don’t just train athletes — we develop high-performance people who excel on and off the field. Through mentorship, accountability, and a community built on trust, we empower athletes to grow not only as competitors, but as confident, disciplined, and impactful individuals.
Our programs are designed for athletes from youth to collegiate and professional levels, combining personalized coaching, data-driven assessments, and cutting-edge training systems to maximize athletic potential. Whether training in person or virtually, every athlete receives purposeful programming built around their unique strengths and goals.
Coach Donovan Clark CSCS, USAW, CES
Donovan Clark is the Founder and Head Trainer of AIK Sports and a performance coach with deep experience as a multi-sport athlete and professional strength coach. As a former Division I defensive back at Indiana University and an All-Conference NAIA baseball player, Donovan brings firsthand competitive insight to his coaching. He currently serves as a Strength & Conditioning Coach with the Chicago White Sox, where he works with top-tier talent to develop speed, strength, and movement efficiency.
Donovan specializes in speed development, multidirectional movement, and individualized performance training for baseball, softball, and football athletes. His coaching philosophy centers on intentional progress, technical precision, and empowering athletes to take ownership of their development. His approach blends biomechanics, sprint mechanics, mobility, and structured strength progressions — all tailored to each athlete’s sport demands.
Coach Tavon Lindsay PES
Tavon Lindsay is a dedicated performance coach focused on helping athletes improve power, strength, speed, agility, mobility, and endurance. A multi-sport athlete himself, Tavon played baseball, football, and basketball before continuing his athletic career at Indiana University Kokomo, where he earned a Bachelor of Science in Exercise Science.
With several years of experience training top athletes across various sports, Tavon brings a well-rounded skill set in strength and power development, speed/endurance training, mobility, injury prevention and return to sport, and performance testing. He is committed to guiding families and athletes through today’s evolving sports landscape with expertise and care.
AIK MISSION STATEMENT
To develop explosive, technically elite athletes prepared to perform at the highest level
We’re here to develop high-performance people—on and off the field. Through lifelong mentorship, personal accountability, and a community built on trust, we empower athletes to grow not only as competitors, but as confident, disciplined, and impactful individuals. AIK is where athletic potential meets personal growth—for life.