As a coach I’ve been asked by many concerned parents if weight lifting for their child will stunt growth or cause undue injuries as the old wives tale passed as common knowledge says.
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Contrary to popular belief, youth weight lifting is extremely popular in many developing countries due to its low cost and ease of transition into other sports.
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So are the benefits to weight lifting for youth athletes anyway?
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Bone Density
‍Kids & adults alike benefit from increased bone density from weight lifting. Improving the density of bones is vital to reducing breaks from outside forces.
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‍Power = Strength x Speed
‍Without enough strength an athlete won't be able to produce enough power to move their body explosively.
 
‍Range Of Motion
‍Strength through the full range of motion increases an athletes flexibility while reinforcing proper movement patterns.
Improved ankle, knee & hip mobility means less injuries for your kid and more time doing what they love.

As a parent you want the best for your child and we understand. That’s why we emphasize step-by-step progress to help your child reach their ultimate potential then it's time to find a professional in your area and give them the leg up on the competition!

Our program is designed around a three day per week training structure that has a specific focus each day.

Day 1:
Monday or Tuesday is our designated acceleration & lower body push day. This day is vital because team sports rely on the quick acceleration which is dependent on creating high amounts of force.
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By strengthening the quads and gluteus muscles athletes are able to push harder and absorb force in order to reduce knee injuries.

Day 2:
Wednesday or Thursday is our designated agility & upper body push day. This day is key because team sports rely on the ability to quickly decelerate and change direction.

Upper strength relative to bodyweight plays a large role as athletes progress into varsity and collegiate athletics.

Day 3:
Friday or Saturday is our designated top speed & lower body pull day. As athletes improve their acceleration and agility, top speed comes into play for them to be competitive at the higher levels.

The lower body pull strength is key for strengthening the hamstring and gluteus muscles that increase the amount of power created while simultaneously reducing risk of injury.

Our goal is to get our Athletes conscious about the food that they fuel their body with use to recover.

It’s The Difference In You Lasting In The Final Minutes Of Competition… Or Fading Away. Eat Like A Pro And Watch Your Athleticism Drastically Change.

The Basics of sports nutrition:
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1. CALORIE BALANCE:
‍Calories in versus calories out. It’s the difference in playing in a constant state of fatigue or out performing your opponents every second of competition. Changing your diet improves performance over 50% and lowers risk of injury with optimized recovery.

‍2. MACRONUTRIENTS: Protein. Carbs. Fat. Know which fuel source is needed for their activity. Know which foods are best for training, competition & recovery increases performance up to 30% for athletes. (ex. 30% protein, 40% carbs, 30% fat is an optimal breakdown for an athlete)
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‍3. NUTRIENT TIMING: Incorporating higher carbohydrates around high intensity activity and competition accounts for an additional 10% increase in endurance.