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If you check out our other blog posts we have one written purely around bulletproofing the hamstrings. It’s no secret that this area is susceptible to injury, and completely negating the risk is always going to be difficult but there’s a whole heap of things that we can implement to reduce that risk. The infographic […]

Our Child to Champion sessions are 90 mins in length for a few reasons. The priority for us has always been more than just a training adaptation. Creating a learning environment is just as important and scheduled through our year are blocks of topics that we deem important for all our 11-18 yr olds. Sending

Two main contributors to improvement in sports performance revolve around being efficient, and in particular generating force and putting that force where it needs to go. Force leakage and incorrect placement can lower the ceiling potential of an individual considerably. Strength is paramount but it’s only one piece of the puzzle. Many of our youngsters

Are you a someone who still believes weights and training are bad for the growth of children? I am debunking the myth below. The current dogma in society is that weight training and intensive training impacts negatively on the growth and stature of youth athletes. Below is a summary of why that is false information and also an

If you’re a parent wondering whether to allow your child to embark on our programme there are so many reasons why it could benefit said child. In our eyes the earlier the better… I.e. before they start their rapid growth spurt (PHV). Mobility and stability as this growth spurt takes place can be majorly affected.

Mobility Training for the Youth Athlete  Mobility can be described as the range of motion available at a joint. Following this blog you will learn:-How to identify mobility deficits in a youth athlete (screening)-How and why mobility training might differ between youth and adult populations -Pros and cons of specific types of mobility training.  Mobility

With evidence supporting the use of various methods to develop the physicality across a large range of youth ages we must still remember that children are just that…. Children. Exercise prescription at different stages of their chronological and biological ages has to be considered and managed throughout. The points above are things we like to

If there’s one bucket that we often see empty in athletic development in our demographic it will be at the speed end of the spectrum. To ensure we are optimising the role of the hamstrings in sports performance, a multi faceted approach must be taken where possible to avoid acute injuries. Most attack it from

Hamstring injuries are the kryptonite of many a field sport athlete. But why do hamstring strains happen? And more importantly, how can we reduce the likelihood of them happening? In this blog you will learn: Why you need long and strong hamstrings (and how to get them) Why hamstring injuries can be the fault of

If you’re working with a contingent of youth athletes you can most definitely utilise effective and appropriate variations of plyometric training. Most sports require participants to produce force, hence the requirement to improve strength. We must also remember that most sports require said athlete to not only produce large forces but to do it at