Updated Summer 2023 Young athletes need to get noticed by top teams and recruiters. The summer is often a time to slow down and enjoy yourself however, the best of the best continue to train and build their skills outside of daily training. As a speed and skill training facility, our goal is to help young athletes truly stand out. Here are some of the top events that happen over the summer in Texas (and across the country) and more information on how to get involved.  Track & Field Texas Relays The Texas Relays is a prestigious track and field event held annually in Austin, Texas. It ..read more

Summer camps for kids are an important step in development. Children who participate in summer camps often have the added benefit of staying away from screen time and increasing their emotional intelligence. There are several reasons your child should attend a summer camp while they are on break from school.  Summer camps help kids Create stronger independence in a child Teach important life skills based on the camp they attend Promote play over screen time Teach teamwork and help children meet new friends Create and nurture long-term friendships While it is great to enroll your child i ..read more

All sports require speed training, it is common knowledge that Track & Field and Cross Country benefit from speed but did you know sports like soccer, football, baseball, and lacrosse benefit greatly from speedwork as well? Being quick off the block or getting to the ball faster will improve your performance.  The best example to outline why you need speedwork is to break it down. If two athletes are at the same skill level the athlete who is faster will win. Speed also accounts for reaction time while playing. Strong knowledge of how to keep your body ready to move can also improve r ..read more

Confidence is a word we use every day. We often forget what the true meaning is behind the word. Confidence is defined as “the feeling or belief that one can rely on someone or something; firm trust”. Building the confidence of a child helps them feel safe and comfortable trying new things. Athletics is a great way to help improve the overall confidence of your child. When they have a chance to train and master a skill they get the opportunity to trust themselves and believe in their abilities outside of training. Sports are one of the best ways to help build a child’s confidence. Through the ..read more

What is Speed Biomechanics Speed is how you win in sports. Like all other aspects of sports, you need to train your body properly to improve your speed. Training speed is done through speed biomechanics. Biomechanics is the understanding of human movement and how the force of equipment reacts to that movement. To simplify the concept speed biomechanic training is when coaches slow down your movements and help improve the mechanics of your body for greater power and performance. There are two facets of biomechanics kinetics and kinematics. Kinetic – The force on the body Kinematics – The moveme ..read more

A 5k run is a great way to get started in your running career. 5KM is 3.1 miles. Running and walking are great ways to get the recommended 150 minutes of activity per week. Doing 30 minutes of activity a day 5 days a week can help you keep yourself healthy. What to Expect When You Start Running For people who have done sports or keep themselves active on a regular basis running will be a nice addition to your routine. You shouldn’t see any major physical issues when you start running. If you do stop and rest and contact your doctor if the pain persists for more than 3 days. For everyone that i ..read more