Speed Coach “Secrets” to Getting Kids Faster (Parent Edition)
Very few athletic traits are valued as much as speed. That’s why the youth “speed training” niche is a near billion-dollar industry in the United States and beyond. Individual coaches and companies have branded themselves as youth speed gurus, supposedly holding the...
Good and BETTER Tactics for Growing Your Youth Programs
As youth strength and conditioning professionals, we’re always looking for ways to expand our programs so we can help more kids. For the last few years, SPIDERfit Kids has been working with individuals and organizations to assess and determine the most effective...
What Age is it Safe for Kids to “Lift Weights”?
As a coach or fitness professional who works with young athletes, you’ll encounter the question, “When is it safe for my child to lift weights?” multiple times in your career. Clear and relevant answers to this question often get lost in industry semantics, providing...
Simone Biles: They’re Kids, Not Commodities
I don’t know Simone Biles and I can’t speak to her personal character or what she may do or say in the days, months or years to come. I only know the facts that are available. I’m not going to waste my time volleying arguments with anyone on social media....
How to Start Working With Schools as a Fitness Professional
In 2000, I had 5 years of experience leading group exercise classes for adults and two rambunctious children at home. I realized that every time I took my kids to the playground and let them loose, I liked them better. For the balance of the day, they were happier,...
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