Fundamental Stage
Get your 8-10 year old off to a great start in athletics development with our mini-grit programs. Tailored to their needs, our training activities promote proper physical development and skill acquisition. We take a multi-sport approach, fostering exploration and building a broad range of fundamental movement skills. Enhance their athleticism and lay the foundation for future specialization, if desired. Join us today!
KEY MINI GRIT FEATURES
Our programs are designed to support young athletes during the fundamental stage of the Long Term Athlete Development model, fostering their physical, mental and emotional growth.
First Step Quickness
Most importantly, having fun!
Body Weight Mastery
Agility & Change of Direction Skills
Note: There’s no actual weight training involved in the program. Our exercises are completed with medicine ball and resistance bands with the goal of developing body weight resistance in your child.
PROGRAM BENEFITS FOR YOUR PERFORMANCE TRAINING
Our approach during each session is one of a long term athlete development. We will focus on educating healthy performance habits in your child to succeed in their sports.
PROGRAM FOR 8-10 YEAR OLDS
AGE APPROPRIATE TRAINING
Our mini-grit programs are tailored to the specific needs and capabilities of athletes in the fundamental stage of their development.
PHYSICAL DEVELOPMENT
Our programs focus on developing fundamental movement skills, improving coordination, balance, and overall athleticism. We provide age-appropriate training activities that enhance agility, strength, speed, and endurance.
LESS BURNOUT & EMOTIONAL WELL-BEING
We prioritize the emotional well-being of our athletes by creating a supportive and inclusive environment. Through our programs, athletes learn about self-awareness, emotional regulation, teamwork, and sportsmanship.
CARING & POSITIVE ENVIRONMENT
Athletes will be trained by educated and experienced coaches who passionately love developing student athletes. Young athletes will develop a passion for exercise and overall physical activities when they start early.
SUCCESS STORIES
“Michael and Steve trained, inspired and encouraged our daughter Ireland to believe in her full potential. Their training knowledge, passion, along with professional and collegiate playing experience, provides athletes an amazing platform to learn from.”
Parents of Gritworks Athlete