Youth Strength and Conditioning
"YOU HAVE TO LEARN TO CRAWL BEFORE YOU LEARN TO WALK"
Strength training is all about technique and position. Kids as young as 8 can(and should) strength train, under qualified supervision and coaching.
That's where we come in!
Our youth strength and conditioning groups are designed to introduce young athletes to the basics and build the fundamentals of the weight room. This is the first step in our comprehensive athlete development system. Our goal is to help develop athletes to the point they are ready to progress to our more advanced level sport performance training.
So what do we do for the kids in these groups?
Our goals for the young athletes are as follows
1.) Develop motor control
2.) Improving fundamental motor patterns
3.) Learn to create tension and joint STABILITY
4.) Master accelerating AND decelrrating mechanics as well as landing mechanics.
5.) Develop work ethic
6.) Learn gym safety and etiqeette
Current Schedule
Summer Youth Training Block 2024
That's where we come in!
Our youth strength and conditioning groups are designed to introduce young athletes to the basics and build the fundamentals of the weight room. This is the first step in our comprehensive athlete development system. Our goal is to help develop athletes to the point they are ready to progress to our more advanced level sport performance training.
So what do we do for the kids in these groups?
Our goals for the young athletes are as follows
1.) Develop motor control
2.) Improving fundamental motor patterns
3.) Learn to create tension and joint STABILITY
4.) Master accelerating AND decelrrating mechanics as well as landing mechanics.
5.) Develop work ethic
6.) Learn gym safety and etiqeette
Current Schedule
Summer Youth Training Block 2024
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OthEr FAQ
Do athletes have to come everyday? No. We understand athletes have other obligations such as school, practice, games, etc. However, we encourage athletes to come as often as possible. Prices are made to be fair for at least 2 days per week.
Is it all strength training, or is speed and agility involved? Our youth program is a comprehensive athletic development program. However, for the majority of athletes in this age group, we believe strength and movement quality is the bests way to achieve results in all categories, including speed and agility. Strength gives us the ability to propel the body forward and change direction more efficiently. On top of this, we work on sprint start technique, acceleration, arm action in sprinting, and decelerating.
How is progress tracked? We take a few measurements such as vertical jump and broad jump and retest periodically. However, at this level of development, the majority of the improvement we are seeking is QUALITATIVE. We look for the athletes to exhibit improved motor control, squat and hip hinge technique, core stability is various positions, stride length in sprinting, and many others.
Are all training blocks the same? Our youth program is always based on a certain template and curriculum. We are always re-assessing and updating the curriculum. Progress is made on an individual level with each athlete. For example, we like to see athletes master a kettlebell deadlift, and then progress to a trap bar deadlift.
Is this for male and female athletes? Yes, boys and girls are part of this program!
What age is this program for? The general age range we use is 8-13. If an athletes falls outside of this range, we will look at them on an individual basis. Some younger athletes may be more physically mature and ready to start, and some older athletes may benefit from time in this group before getting into our more advanced programs.
Is it all strength training, or is speed and agility involved? Our youth program is a comprehensive athletic development program. However, for the majority of athletes in this age group, we believe strength and movement quality is the bests way to achieve results in all categories, including speed and agility. Strength gives us the ability to propel the body forward and change direction more efficiently. On top of this, we work on sprint start technique, acceleration, arm action in sprinting, and decelerating.
How is progress tracked? We take a few measurements such as vertical jump and broad jump and retest periodically. However, at this level of development, the majority of the improvement we are seeking is QUALITATIVE. We look for the athletes to exhibit improved motor control, squat and hip hinge technique, core stability is various positions, stride length in sprinting, and many others.
Are all training blocks the same? Our youth program is always based on a certain template and curriculum. We are always re-assessing and updating the curriculum. Progress is made on an individual level with each athlete. For example, we like to see athletes master a kettlebell deadlift, and then progress to a trap bar deadlift.
Is this for male and female athletes? Yes, boys and girls are part of this program!
What age is this program for? The general age range we use is 8-13. If an athletes falls outside of this range, we will look at them on an individual basis. Some younger athletes may be more physically mature and ready to start, and some older athletes may benefit from time in this group before getting into our more advanced programs.