Jan. 17, 2020

Sanford POWER is working with a California-based sports agency to help professional football prospects prepare for the NFL Scouting Combine.

The pre-Combine support includes Sanford providing expertise at Rep 1 Sports headquarters in Irvine, Calif., along with access to services in Sioux Falls, including an elite-athlete physical.

“Our Sanford POWER team has a history of working with elite, professional athletes, and we’re excited to assist these young men on their journey to the NFL,” Steve Young, senior executive director at Sanford Health, said in a statement. “Rep 1 Sports is a first-class agency, and we will use all of our resources to help their clients achieve success at the next level.”

Sanford POWER offers sports and activity-specific training that incorporates the latest in strength development, speed, agility, plyometrics and explosive power. The program is incorporated into the training of dozens of high school and college programs throughout South Dakota, North Dakota and Minnesota.

NFL players Carson Wentz and C.J. Ham have used the POWER program to prepare for their careers in professional football.

Rep 1 Sports, a multisports agency, represents many NFL standouts, including Wentz, Dallas Goedert, Ben Roethlisberger, Jared Goff and Brandin Cooks.

“Sanford POWER has a proven track record of helping athletes make gains in their performance,” said Chase Callahan, partner and NFL agent at Rep 1 Sports. “I know our athletes will benefit from the support they receive from everyone at Sanford.”

2020 NFL prospects with Rep 1 Sports include:

• Jacob Eason, quarterback, University of Washington.
• Matt Hennessey, offensive line, Temple University.
• Collin Johnson, wide receiver, University of Texas.
• Ben Bartch, offensive line, St. John’s University.
• Adam Trautman, tight end, University of Dayton.
• Jack Driscoll, offensive line, Auburn University.
• Myles Dorn, defensive back, University of North Carolina.
• Joe Bachie, linebacker, Michigan State University.
• Paul Quisenberry, defensive line, Navy.