The Nine Year Old NFL Draftee




I was at the barber shop this weekend and while I was waiting for my sons to get their haircuts I opened a sports magazine. It was talking about what pro athletes were doing to get prepared for their season. These particular athletes were lifting a 300 lb wheelbarrow uphill, flipping tires, and using a sledgehammer. It got me thinking about how many parents or coaches look at these magazines and start using the routines in workouts on nine year olds. They think that if it is good enough for the pros it is good enough for their youth athlete. Trust me that every youth athlete is different and must have a program designed for them to maximize their potential. That is why we have a beginner, intermediate, and advanced program. Learn the #1 reason youth athletes do not improve their speed by signing up for our free eBook at http://fastyouthathlete.blogspot.com

There are reasons that the faster youth athletes are not very good at running long distances. Yet, many of today's youth coaches prescribe running around the field as their best means of conditioning. The madness has to stop somewhere and someone has to tell the truth. The truth is that many of the programs that you see in the recreational leagues are outdated methods that have never worked. It is important that parents realize that in order to receive quality instruction you must invest in quality instruction. We feel there are certain things that must be included in a good youth training program. Learn those keys to youth speed training at http://fastyouthathlete.blogspot.com.

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