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Parents ask me this all the time. Their kid wants to get stronger. Maybe they want to run faster, make the team, or just keep up with their friends. And the parent is on board, until the word "weights" comes up. Then the hesitation kicks in. What if it stunts their growth? What if they get hurt? Aren't they too young for that? I get it. These are reasonable concerns. And honestly, if I heard some of the things floating around youth sports sidelines, I would probably wonder th

Most youth sports camps are fun. Kids run around, compete in games, maybe work on a drill or two, and head home with a T-shirt and some good memories. There is nothing wrong with that. But if your child is in middle school and you are hoping this summer moves the needle on their athletic development, fun alone is not enough. At Power & Pride Strength and Speed Camp, we built something different. In two weeks, your child will walk away with real, foundational athletic skills t

Most middle school athletes practice year round but never get the foundational athletic training that actually builds strength, speed, and confidence. Here is what the off-season should really look like.

If your child plays sports like football, basketball, wrestling, lacrosse, baseball it is easy to assume they’re developing just by being involved. They’re busy. They’re practicing.They’re competing. From the outside, it looks like progress. But here’s the reality most parents don’t hear: Activity is not the same as development. Just because a child is playing sports does not mean they are actually becoming stronger, faster, or more coordinated. And during the middle school y

We’re heading into the final week of Power & Pride Strength & Speed Camp — and what these kids have done so far is nothing short of...

At Power & Pride Strength & Speed Camp, we’re always looking for ways to give our athletes an edge. That’s why we’re so excited to...

We are just days away from kicking off our Power & Pride Strength & Speed Camp — and there’s still time to grab one of the final spots!...

There’s something I’ve learned as a parent and a coach: There are windows in life that don’t stay open forever. Middle school is one of...

With just 10 days left until camp, I want to tell you a story that’s very close to me. My son didn’t grow up as “the athletic kid.” In...

Time’s running out — and so is your child’s opportunity to gain something most athletes never get until it’s too late: 🧱 A true...

We’re less than three weeks away from Power & Pride Strength & Speed Camp — and for many middle schoolers, that means a chance to...

It’s a question every parent should be asking — and one I rarely bring up personally. But today, I’m going to. When you drop your child...

Think back to when you were a kid in the summer — playing outside, racing your friends, learning how your body moved just by doing ....

Think back to when you were a kid in the summer — playing outside, racing your friends, learning how your body moved just by doing ....

We’re less than one month out from the start of Power & Pride Strength & Speed Camp , and if you’re the parent of a middle schooler...

Your middle schooler is growing fast. That’s not just puberty — it’s a full-body neurological and physical shift. Unfortunately, most...

When we started the Power & Pride Strength & Speed Camp, the goal was simple: give middle school athletes a safe, age-appropriate place...

Finding strength and resilience during the middle school years. If you’re a parent, you probably remember what middle school felt like....

If you’re the parent of a middle schooler — especially one involved in sports — there’s something most people won’t tell you: Your child...

If you’ve got a middle schooler who plays sports — or is thinking about it — this post is for you. Because in all the years I’ve spent...