Strength Speed and Agility Training
The Strength Speed and Agility Training is a specialized initiative created in partnership between Ginga Soccer USA and LAX CrossFit, designed to empower children aged 7 to 14 who play soccer or participate in other sports.
With a well-rounded and dynamic approach, this program empowers young athletes with the skills, strength, and confidence they need to excel in their chosen sports. Through carefully designed exercises and expert coaching, we’ll help them build the strength, agility, and endurance to maximize their potential.
Our mission is to help your child unlock their full athletic potential. Through targeted exercises and expert coaching, we’ll guide them to develop the strength, agility, and endurance required to reach their goals—both on and off the field.
Programs details:
- Boys and girls aged 7 to 14
- 1 session per week on Saturday
- Year round program (you can start any time)
When: Every Saturday
Time:
- 10:30 am to 11:30 am
- 11:30 am to 12:30 pm
Where: LAX CrossFit, 3818 W Imperial Hwy, Inglewood, California, CA 90303
Purpose and Benefits
This program is tailored to meet the needs of young athletes, helping them enhance their abilities in a safe and supportive environment. The key goals include:
- Building Strength and Endurance: Exercises that target core muscle groups, improving stamina and overall physical capacity.
- Improving Agility and Coordination: Activities that develop quick reflexes, balance, and precise movement control.
- Reducing the Risk of Injuries: Emphasis on proper techniques and movement mechanics to ensure safe participation in sports.
- Developing Confidence: Training that empowers children, fostering a sense of achievement and self-assurance both on and off the field.
Understanding the Stages of Athletic Development in Young Athletes
The development of young athletes occurs in distinct stages, each characterized by specific physical, motor, and cognitive growth. Training during these stages should be tailored to align with their developmental needs to ensure safe and effective progress. Here are the three key stages of athletic development based on scientific principles:
Ages 6-9: Building the Foundation
During this stage, young athletes are in the “fundamental movement skills” phase, where their neural plasticity is at its peak. This makes it the ideal time to develop basic motor skills and general athleticism.
• Key Focus: Agility, balance, coordination, and fundamental movement patterns like jumping, running, and changing direction.
• Purpose: Establish a strong foundation for future athletic performance.
• Benefits: Improves body awareness, enhances coordination, and reduces the risk of injuries.
The goal during this phase is to create well-rounded athletes who are comfortable and confident in their movements, preparing them for more structured and specialized training later.
Ages 9-12: Developing Strength and Movement Efficiency
This is a critical window for athletic growth, often referred to as the “golden age of motor learning.” Athletes at this stage are primed to refine their skills and build on the foundational movements learned earlier.
• Key Focus: Strength development through bodyweight exercises (e.g., squats, push-ups), movement efficiency, speed, and agility.
• Purpose: Lay the groundwork for more advanced movements while continuing to improve coordination.
• Benefits: Prepares the body for future strength training, enhances sport-specific skills, and fosters proper training habits.
Introducing light resistance training during this stage helps stimulate fast-twitch muscle fibers, improving power and speed without risking injury.
Ages 12-16: Enhancing Power and Explosiveness
As athletes enter adolescence, their bodies undergo significant hormonal changes, making this the ideal time to focus on strength and power. The increased production of growth hormones and, in boys, testosterone, allows for greater adaptations to resistance and plyometric training.
• Key Focus: Strength, speed, power, explosiveness, and advanced movement patterns.
• Purpose: Maximize physical performance through loaded exercises, advanced plyometric drills, and sport-specific training.
• Benefits: Improves overall athleticism, builds explosive power, and prepares athletes for high-level competition.
The emphasis during this stage is on developing strength and power safely and effectively to ensure continued progress and long-term athletic success.
