Dear Parents,
As we prepare to start training next week, I want to share how our weightlifting program is specifically designed to improve not only your child’s speed but also their flexibility. This is not your average workout – it’s a targeted approach that delivers real results in both performance and injury prevention.
Speed Improvement Through Strength Training
To get faster, your child needs to build the muscles that run. It’s not just about running more; it’s about developing strength in the glutes, hamstrings, and core through exercises like squats, swings, jumps, and more. Stronger muscles contract faster, which is why we focus on lifting weights in a way that increases rate of force development – the ability of the muscles to generate explosive power.
By training at optimal intensities in the weight room, we are literally building the horsepower your child needs to sprint faster. Simply put, lifting weights the way we do it is what’s going to make your child faster, more explosive, and better equipped to perform in their sport.
Flexibility Through Weightlifting
Another key aspect of our program is flexibility – but not in the traditional sense. Flexibility, in the context of athletic performance, is active range of motion – the ability to move through a full range of motion with strength and control.
Here’s why lifting weights is essential for this: lifting is like stretching, but with heavy loads. When we train under weight, we’re pushing the body to move through its full range of motion while also building strength in those positions. This is something you can’t replicate with passive stretching, yoga, or even physical therapy. Passive stretching may help with relaxation, but it doesn’t build strength where your child needs it most – in the ranges of motion where they generate the most force during their sport.
We focus on making sure your child can move through these motions violently – with power and control – under heavy loads. This is what makes them both fast and flexible. By training this way, we’re helping them become more powerful athletes, better prepared to avoid injury and maximize their potential.
Why Our Method Works
Our program isn’t just about lifting weights – it’s about lifting the right way. By focusing on strength in key muscle groups and training flexibility through loaded, full-range movements, we’re providing your child with the foundation they need for peak athletic performance.
I’m excited for your child to experience this training firsthand. If you have any questions or want more details on how we approach speed and flexibility, feel free to reach out anytime.
Looking forward to seeing your child’s progress!
Best regards,
Marty Mills
Director of Strength & Performance
