Training
Periodization for Youth Athletes: Plan the Year
Learn periodization for youth athletes with simple phases, examples, and a youth athlete training schedule you can use for any sport season.
·11 min read
Youth Athlete Training & Long-Term Athlete Development
Evidence-based guides on age-appropriate training for young athletes. Covers physical literacy milestones, periodization, strength training readiness, and LTAD frameworks.
Training & LTAD Articles
11 articles
Training
Stretching for Kids: Flexibility Guide for Young Athletes
Stretching for kids made simple: dynamic warm-ups, post-game static stretches, and youth athlete flexibility routines by age for safer, better play.
·8 min read
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Bodyweight Exercises for Kids: At-Home Strength Plans
Bodyweight exercises for kids made simple: youth strength training at home by age group, with full routines and examples—no gym required.
·10 min read
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Speed and Agility Drills for Kids (At Home)
Easy speed and agility drills for kids you can do at home. Simple youth speed training, ladder and cone agility drills, plus a 4-week plan.
·11 min read
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Youth Basketball Dribbling Drills: Beginner to Advanced
Basketball dribbling drills for kids—beginner to advanced. Simple youth basketball training plans, technique cues, mistakes, and backyard workouts.
·13 min read
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Youth Athlete Training Program: Age-Appropriate Plans
Build a youth athlete training program with age appropriate training, sample weekly plans, smart rest days, and ratios to avoid overtraining.
·12 min read
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Speed Training for Youth Athletes by Age
Speed training for youth athletes made simple: youth speed drills, sprint training for kids by age, mechanics tips, and sample weekly plans.
·12 min read
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Strength & Conditioning for Teenage Athletes
Strength and conditioning training for young athletes ages 13–18, with safe exercises, sets/reps, in-season plans, and coaching tips.
·12 min read
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Long Term Athlete Development (LTAD) for Parents
Learn long term athlete development (LTAD) stages, physical literacy, and what to do at each age to help your young athlete thrive long-term.
·11 min read
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Physical Literacy Activities for Kids That Build Athletes
Physical literacy activities for kids that build fundamental movement skills for youth athletic development—simple games for running, jumping, throwing, balance.
·11 min read
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When Should Kids Start Lifting Weights? Age Guide
When should kids start lifting weights? AAP + NSCA guidelines, safety rules, myths, and age-appropriate strength training for kids and teens.
·13 min read