Speed
Age-appropriate acceleration, posture, arm action and running mechanics that help athletes use force more efficiently.
Youth performance · Ages 8–13
Build better athletes from the ground up.
Age-appropriate speed, agility, footwork, conditioning and movement coaching that helps young athletes become more capable across sports.
NASM PESPerformance Enhancement Specialist
SpeedAcceleration and running mechanics
AgilityChange of direction and control
ConditioningWork capacity for young athletes
What we train
Skills that carry across sports.
The program focuses on general athletic development for young athletes rather than making unsupported promises about scholarships, starting positions or guaranteed performance.
Agility + Footwork
Deceleration, balance, reaction, coordination and controlled changes of direction for better movement in competition.
Conditioning
Progressive drills that build the ability to repeat quality effort without turning every session into punishment.
For parents
Development first. Sport skills second.
A young athlete benefits from learning how to accelerate, stop, change direction and control the body before chasing flashy drills. Ryan coaches those basics with clear instruction and appropriate progressions.
A good fit for athletes who…
- Want to improve general speed and movement.
- Need more confidence with footwork or conditioning.
- Play one or several sports.
- Can follow coaching and work safely with the group or session format.
- Are roughly 8–13 years old.
Not designed for…
- Medical rehabilitation or return-to-play clearance.
- Guaranteed playing time, roster spots or scholarships.
- Sport-position coaching that replaces a qualified team coach.
- Adult-style maximum strength testing.
- Training through pain or an active injury.
Ryan’s coaching approach
Clear coaching. Useful reps. Real progressions.
Sessions should challenge young athletes while keeping the work organized, teachable and appropriate for their stage of development.
Teach
Ryan explains the movement and gives the athlete one or two clear points to focus on.
Practice
Athletes get enough quality repetitions to understand and improve the skill.
Challenge
Difficulty increases through distance, reaction, direction, tempo or competition when appropriate.
Carry Over
The athlete develops movement tools that can support performance across different sports.
What a session may include
Purpose behind every drill.
The exact format depends on age, group size, space and current program phase. These are training categories—not a fixed promise that every drill appears every day.
Movement Warm-Up
Mobility, coordination, posture and movement preparation that gets athletes ready for the session.
Speed + Agility Work
Acceleration, deceleration, footwork, reaction and change-of-direction drills with coaching feedback.
Conditioning + Competition
Appropriate work-capacity training, challenges or competitive drills that reinforce effort and control.
Local youth training
Parrish, Palmetto and nearby communities.
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Parent Inquiry
Parent shares athlete age, sport, goal, general area and availability.
Ryan Confirms Fit
Ryan responds with the current format, location, schedule, opening and price.
Register
Parent completes the approved registration, waiver and payment process.
Parent questions
Youth performance FAQs
Does my child need to play a specific sport?
No. The program develops general athletic qualities that can support athletes across sports.
Is this only for advanced athletes?
No. Training can be adjusted for different experience levels as long as the athlete can safely follow coaching in the available session format.
Where and when is training?
Text Ryan for the current location, schedule, group format and available openings.
How much does it cost?
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Can an injured athlete participate?
Youth performance training is not rehabilitation or medical care. An athlete with an injury or return-to-play restriction should be cleared and guided by the appropriate healthcare professional.
Youth training inquiry
Tell Ryan about your athlete.
Text Ryan with your athlete’s age, sport, goals, general location and availability. Ryan will respond with the current training options.
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