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Youth Foundations

Built for athletes ages 8–12, our youth development programs instill fundamental movement patterns, promote physical literacy, and build well-rounded athletes, laying a solid foundation for both performance and personal growth.

At Push Performance, we are dedicated to shaping the next generation of athletes through comprehensive youth development, thoughtfully designed to lay a solid foundation in both athletic performance and personal growth.

If skill isn't built early, you'll be playing catch-up.

The Science

Essential Windows For Training

Development happens in stages. Training the right qualities at the right age is the difference between building a ceiling and chasing one.

8–12 Y/OCritical

Critical Skill Window

Nervous system is highly plastic
Coordination develops rapidly
Kids learn movement patterns extremely fast
Skill acquisition sticks long-term

11–14 Y/O

Growth Phase

Early puberty phase
Rapid growth, temporary coordination drop
Strength training becomes more effective

15–18 Y/O

Power Phase

Hormones increase
Strength, speed, and power potential rises

The Method

The Training

Three pillars, trained in the right order, coordination first, then speed, then strength.

Coordination Training

Better Movers = Better Athletes

3D Movement Prep

Variations of running, skipping, carioca, and shuffles
Kids learn to move in different ways than the norm
Challenges the brain, makes it fun, and lets kids explore new ways to move

The Standard: Perfection

If they mess up, they restart
We start with basic movements and progress difficulty as they learn

Speed Training

This Is Top Priority

Why Speed First

Creates a base level of strength and coordination
Improves CNS efficiency
Must be fresh / non-fatigued
Relates directly to movements in games

The Work

Plyometrics & jumps
Med-ball work
Sprint work, deceleration (where most injuries happen), acceleration (hills, banded sprints), and max-velocity sprints

Strength Training

Skill Acquisition · 5 Movement Patterns

The 5 Patterns

Hinge
Squat
Upper-body push
Upper-body pull
Core bracing

How We Build Skill

Perfect reps, bad reps create bad patterns; we limit fatigue and reps and monitor load before form breaks down
Frequency, the more quality sessions per week, the better

Testing & Tracking

Measured Progress

Jump on the force plates 1× per week

Sprint with speed gates 1× every two weeks

We meet with parents once a monthto go over each athlete's jump and sprint numbers, so progress is visible and accountable.

The Difference

Why Train At Push?

Professional-Level Coaching Tailored for Youth

Our staff brings years of experience at the highest levels of the game, delivering expert instruction in a format that's engaging, age-appropriate, and easy for young athletes to understand and apply.

Safe & Progressive Strength Training

We introduce strength training carefully scaled to each child's age, maturity, and ability, ensuring proper movement mechanics, injury prevention, and a solid foundation for future performance.

Comprehensive Skill Development

From hitting and pitching to agility and coordination, our programs refine sport-specific skills while developing the physical tools that translate to higher levels of competition.

A Culture of Excellence

We foster a high-performance environment where discipline, accountability, and mental toughness are built alongside physical capabilities, teaching the value of hard work and resilience.

Train Where the Best Train

Young athletes share the same elite facility and resources used by our college and pro players, giving them early exposure to the habits, expectations, and mindset of the highest levels.

Youth Programs

Where They Start

Strength Foundations

Our youth athletes are introduced to essential strength and movement fundamentals tailored to their age and ability level. Each session focuses on coordination, mobility, body awareness, and proper movement mechanics, building a strong athletic base while reducing injury risk. Geared toward athletes 7U–13U in a safe, engaging, age-appropriate environment.

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Individual Lessons

Our 1-on-1 lessons offer a highly personalized experience crafted to elevate young athletes' performance, confidence, and love for the game. Whether refining a swing, mastering pitching mechanics, or sharpening skills behind the plate, sessions are fully customized to the athlete's age, skill level, and goals, allowing deeper instruction, quicker progress, and meaningful mentorship.