About Us

An individual approach

Adams Performance was established in 2014 to deliver a more comprehensive approach to training athletes. Our approach of combining the best of a sports medicine assessment with an individualized fitness program has been what separates us from other facilities since the start. We developed a reputation for training high school, college and professional athletes in Central Virginia. In 2017 we built our state of the art facility inside of Richmond Baseball Academy and constantly work to provide the highest level of strength and conditioning in the country.
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Meet our staff

Dr. Kyle Adams

Dr. Kyle Adams

President/Founder, Doctor of Physical Therapy

DPT, OCS, CSCS
Kyle is a Doctor of Physical Therapy, Board-Certified Orthopedic Clinical Specialist and Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist who started Adams Performance in 2014 to provide a higher level of sports performance and fitness coaching in the greater Richmond area. He received his Bachelor of Science in Human Nutrition, Food and Exercise from Virginia Tech in 2008 and his Doctorate of Physical Therapy from Virginia Commonwealth University in 2011. He specializes in treating overhead athletes and general orthopedic patients, and runs our golf performance program. Kyle also has served as a consultant for numerous universities to improve their approach with blending sports medicine and strength and strength and conditioning staffs.

Alex famodu

Vice President and Director of Player Development

BS, Certified Exercise Physiologist
Virginia Commonwealth University (VCU)

I specialize in helping deliver our Semi-Private high-performance training systems for baseball players at the high school, college, and professional levels. My approach blends sports science, OnBase U, strength training, and individualized programming to maximize consistency, effort, and culture. I collaborate with athletes, Physical Therapists, coaches, and scouts to bridge the gap between on-field performance and long-term development. Driven by process, relationships, and customer service, I’m committed to helping athletes get to where they want to go — and you may often find me at baseball games around the Central Virginia area.

Professional Certifications & Continuing Education
• ACSM EP-C (Exercise Physiologist)
• OnBase University (OnBaseU)
• Functional Range Conditioning (FRC)

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Ryan Taylor

Dr. Ryan Taylor

Doctor of Physical Therapy

Ryan received his Doctor of Physical Therapy from VCU in 2020. He is a Board Certified Orthopedic Specialist by the APTA and also a Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist through the NSCA. He attended Radford University for undergrad where he was an exercise physiology major and captained the men’s soccer team.

He has a special interest in ACL rehabilitation and especially enjoys treating soccer athletes at Adams Performance. As a former professional soccer player with the Kickers in the USL he understands the demands of playing and competing at a high level and uses this to tailor a rehab/performance program to fit the individual’s needs.

When not at AP he enjoys spending time outdoors hiking, fishing, and relaxing with his wife and their two children and their German Shepherd, Yeti.

Dr. Zac Edwards

Doctor of Physical Therapy

Zac is a Doctor of Physical Therapy originally from Mechanicsville, VA with a passion for sports medicine and brings a wide array of experience with active patients from weekend warriors to Division 1 collegiate and professional athletes. He has specific experience with the rehabilitation of overhead athletes, throwers, and returns to sport programs following complex knee and ankle surgeries.

Zac received his Doctorate in Physical Therapy in 2020 from Virginia Commonwealth University and completed his undergraduate degree in biology at Virginia Tech where he was a member of the VT Men’s Lacrosse team. Zac believes in an active approach to patient care utilizing hands-on therapy paired with customized exercise programs for the best results. He is also certified in dry needling from Integrative Dry Needling and feels this can be a valuable tool to help patients feel their best.

Zac spent the first years of his career in the Washington DC area participating in specific training under former MLB heads of rehabilitation and is happy to be back home in RVA. In his free time Zac enjoys golf, running, rooting on his Hokies, Packers, and spending time outdoors with his wife and their friends.

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Andrew Mann

Dr. Andrew Mann

Doctor of Physical Therapy, Running Analysis Specialist

Andrew is a Doctor of Physical Therapy, Certified Running Gait Analyst and Certified Dry Needling Practitioner. He believes in a comprehensive approach to rehabilitation that delivers successful outcomes for the athlete as a competitor and as a person. He grew up playing baseball and basketball competitively, with his high school baseball team advancing to states where he was selected as an All-Region center fielder. Andrew attended the University of Virginia and played for the Club Rugby team until he graduated in 2012. After developing a passion for working with athletes at the Division I level in the athletic training room at UVA, he attended Virginia Commonwealth University and graduated with his Doctorate of Physical Therapy in 2015. He continues to play baseball in a recreational adult league and can be found running the trails of Richmond or competing in local 5k to marathon distance races. He spends his free time with his wife and pets exploring the Richmond food scene and getting out on the water whenever possible.

Dr. Maddison furman

Doctor of Physical Therapy, CSCS

Maddison received his Doctor of Physical Therapy from VCU in 2025. He is a Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist, serving as a staff Sports Performance Coach since 2022. He attended VCU for undergrad where he studied Exercise Science and was a 4-year member of the Baseball team.

He enjoys working with overhead athletes and tailoring return-to-throw programs to ensure pain-free participation in sport. As a former pitcher in the area and as a part of VCU, he understands the dedication and demands of playing and competing at the collegiate level and beyond.

Outside of AP, he enjoys reading alongside his wife, running in the Richmond community, dominating the cornhole boards, and playing with their Corgi, August.

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Dylan Quan

Sports Performance Coach – B.S., CSCS

Dylan is a Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist working as a Sports Performance Coach. He earned his undergraduate degree in Exercise Science at VCU in 2023 and is now a Physical Therapy Student at VCU.

He has competed in martial arts and powerlifting, and is currently playing rugby locally. His approach to training is to help develop a robust, high-performing athlete long term.

Outside of AP, he enjoys photography, physical activity, and spending time with his cat.

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Lucas Bauer

Sports Performance Coach – B.S.

Lucas is a Richmond-area native who grew up playing baseball locally, continuing his academic and athletic career at Bridgewater College. He completed his Bachelor of Science in Health & Exercise Science, earning summa cum laude, and served as a captain of the Bridgewater College baseball team.

During his undergraduate years, Lucas gained extensive experience in both research and clinical settings. He spent his free time shadowing physical therapists and athletic trainers while also instructing youth baseball camps for players ages 4 to 14. These experiences have given him a strong foundation in exercise science, rehabilitation, and athlete development.

Lucas loves blending scientific knowledge with firsthand competitive experience. He is passionate about helping athletes maximize performance, prevent injuries, and build confidence on and off the field

Victoria hughson

Office manager

Victoria has been running physical therapy offices for over 30 years and is in charge of onboarding new patients, insurance verification, scheduling and maintaining communication between our patients and staff. She is a long-time Richmonder, an avid lover of Yorkie terriers and loves her New Orleans Saints. Who dat!
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