experience the difference.
Young Athlete Development is a collective of educated, credentialed, experienced, physical preparation specialists with training in motor development and evaluation, rehabilitation, strength, power, conditioning coaching, injury prevention and more. We have assembled a top notch team that is committed to delivering the best service possible to future generations of youth athletes, no matter their level or stage.
registration is open until june 29.
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CURRICULUM
In this 60 minute class, participants 12-16 years old will refine and intensify fundamental movement skills and movement adaptability in different scenarios such as land and react, or sprint out of a cut or deceleration.
Athletes in this program will build maximal strength through high tension strategies which is critical for females and injury prevention.
Athletes will improve work capacity through barbell complexes & deep tier plyometrics.
They will improve ankle and foot stiffness with plyometrics which sets the stage for improved speed.
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CURRICULUM
In this 60 minute class, participants 12-16 years old will refine and intensify fundamental movement skills and movement adaptability in different scenarios such as land and react, or sprint out of a cut or deceleration.
A focus on mobility of the hips and ankles is critical for male adolescents as well as neck strength.
Athletes will improve work capacity through barbell complexes, deep tier plyometrics and combative partner drills.
They will improve ankle and foot stiffness with plyometrics which sets the stage for improved speed.
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CURRICULUM
In this 55 minutes class, our 7-11 year old Trailblazers are exposed to the foundations of physical literacy in a ‘gamified way.’ Participants will sprint, jump, hop, throw, catch, read, react, crawl and more.
Since children today no longer receive physical education at school, we are offering a curriculum that fills this gap and helps kids become more athletic and confident.
In our programs parents do not stay and observe. So, if you child is not comfortable being left, then perhaps wait until they are. We always happy to talk about their progress after the class.
new to yad? please take a minute to have your young athlete complete our intake form and bring it to the first session.
Frequently asked questions
can kids of different ages train together effectively?
It is completely possible to develop a group of athletes that come from different sports and are different ages in the same class because we do the basics very well. Our student-athletes learn how to move effectively with or without load and can be given a level of challenge that equates with their stage of development. This is possible because of our coaching backgrounds. We do not specialize in one sport, but instead offer our services to ALL multi-directional athletes.
do you conduct team or association sessions?
We sure do! Just fill out the contact us form and let us know what you would like us to deliver on. We are happy to have a brainstorm meeting to discover how our services might fit well into your club or team dynamics. We can create a timeslot if space is available or we can come to you! We really love Hawaii…
HOW are you different?
Well for starters we have the full ENDORSEMENT from several Canadian Universities and several D1 programs in the USA. We also communicate routinely with the performance directors of the Vancouver Bandits, BC Lions, Whitecaps, Vancouver Canucks and more. The individuals at these institutions and pro sport organizations have given us feedback on our approach and have collaborated on best practices. We have their full backing. Our systems / methods are developed by 29 year veteran coach, Carmen Bott. Carmen upskills the coaches at YAD with clear learning outcomes.
are you personal FITNESS trainers?
This is a NO. We do not provide ‘work-outs’ to make your young athlete tired and sweaty. We have university level training in growth and motor development, biomechanics and physiology - far beyond what a certified personal trainer would have. We provide stage-appropriate physical development and ongoing evaluation in an environment where each student-athlete is empowered to give their very best. Nothing we do is guesswork. Our coaches have developed 100’s of athletes - this is exclusively our domain.
my kids needs to get faster; can you do that?
Every parents wants their child to be more explosive, and we get it. In our programs we build the best foundations for athletes to express force into the ground and demonstrate their movement. Our GAME SPEED program is unique in that we teach athletes the mechanics of moving explosively without doing boring track and field drills. However, we do suggest those who sign up for GAME SPEED have at least one year of supervised strength training under their belt to get the most out of the curriculum. “Strong first.”
WHAT IF MY KID GETS INJURED IN THEIR SPORT DURING YOUR PROGRAM?
In sport, injuries are inevitable - of course we would like to try and mitigate risk, but sometimes athletes sprain an ankle or break a bone. If an athlete becomes injured, communicate with us first - we have the connections to get them into the right people and we have the skills to work around injuries in the gym. No need to stop completely - there is always something we can do!
Contact Us
Interested in our program or our coaching services? Or need help registering your young athlete? We would love to hear from you! Please contact us by filling out this form.
We also offer TEAM and ASSOCIATION trainings and can come to your site, so please do reach out to discover all that we can offer your associations and clubs!