Helping young athletes thrive, in sport and beyond.

We specialise in combining youth sports nutrition and strength & conditioning for health and performance, from grassroots to elite in all sports.

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Choose Your Game Plan

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    Group Coaching

    For young athletes who enjoy training alongside others, with regular strength & conditioning, practical nutrition guidance and access to Future Athletes HUB resources.

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    One-to-One Coaching

    For young athletes who want a more personalised approach, with individual strength & conditioning and nutrition support tailored to their sporting goals.

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    Future Athletes Online

    For parents and young athletes looking for ongoing practical sports nutrition guidance and resources, plus strength & conditioning videos to follow, wherever they train.

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Two Foundations of Athlete Development

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    Strength & Conditioning

    Age-appropriate, progressive coaching to help young athletes move better, develop strength and build confidence for sport and life.

    Our strength & conditioning programme focuses on:

    • Learning good technique through Foundation Movements

    • Developing strength and explosive power

    • Improving mobility, coordination and agility

    • Long term athletic development

    From group sessions to personalised one-to-one coaching, training is designed to support young athletes across all sports and ability levels.

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    Sports Nutrition

    Practical sports nutrition support to help young athletes eat well for health and performance, while meeting the demands of growth, school and sport.

    Our nutrition support covers:

    • Fuelling for training and competition

    • Recovery and hydration

    • Eating enough for sport and growth

    • Practical meals, snacks and everyday nutrition for busy families

    • Solving common challenges for parents

    Support is designed for young athletes and their parents, with practical guidance that can be put into practice in real life.

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Our mission is to educate youth athletes of all disciplines to eat well for health and performance, and develop physically in a safe, progressive way to support their sporting aspirations.

We are driven by a passion to encourage and inspire young people to connect with themselves and others, overcome the challenges of life and take responsibility for their part in the world, through the power of sport.

Why Future Athletes?

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    60+ Children

    Currently attending Future Athletes group and one-to-one coaching.

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    Grassroots to Elite

    Supporting young athletes across 18 different sports and all ability levels.

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    S&C + Nutrition

    Bringing physical development and sports nutrition together.

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    Expert Coaching

    Founded and led by Adam Lloyd MSc, specialist in youth sports nutrition and experienced strength & conditioning coach.

About Future Athletes
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Two young female soccer players perform walking lunges with dumbbells in a gym, with squat racks and weight plates behind them.
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Young female athletes performing agility drills around red cones in a gym with weights and fitness equipment.
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What Parents & Coaches Say

  • “He loves the sessions and gets a lot out of it - it improves his physical fitness for his other sports but it also gives him increased confidence”

    Kevin Behan ★★★★★

  • “The knowledge and expertise that Adam holds in this arena is phenomenal, and the passion that he has for ensuring that young athletes are protected against injury, and as strong as possible to undertake their chosen sports is infectious.”

    Stacey Rees ★★★★★

  • “The progress we’ve seen is a true testament to Adam’s knowledge and his genuine commitment to helping athletes reach their potential.”

    Mike Willmott ★★★★★

  • Professional, friendly and knowledgable with ideas and advice that have inspired both myself and my daughter to follow.

    Carmen Roberts Counselling ★★★★★

  • “He’s noticeably improved his strength and core stability, which has transferred directly into the sports he plays.”

    James Bailey ★★★★★

  • “Adam’s open sessions are well structured and managed, and it is easy to keep track of the progress being made.”

    Mike Robinson ★★★★★

Resources & Advice

Blog
More Than Strength | What Benefits do Parents (and the Research) Report about Youth Strength Training
More Than Strength | What Benefits do Parents (and the Research) Report about Youth Strength Training

At Future Athletes, we recently asked parents what benefits they had noticed since their child began attending our sessions. The responses closely reflected what the scientific research has been telling us for years.

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Youth Strength Training | Separating Myths from Modern Evidence
Youth Strength Training | Separating Myths from Modern Evidence

The recent article in The Guardian about children participating in strength training has created some noise both within the industry and amongst the general public, notably parents of young athletes.  It covers some important ground…

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Detoxification pathways and their importance in sport
Detoxification pathways and their importance in sport

Optimal performance is built on efficient detoxification, and by supporting liver health, nutrient status, recovery and lifestyle balance, athletes can enhance energy, resilience and long term development while protecting their overall health…

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Should my child be taking protein shakes if they are doing sports?
Should my child be taking protein shakes if they are doing sports?

Protein needs for young athletes are often lower than expected, and by prioritising whole foods, spreading intake through the day and using supplements only when necessary, parents can support growth, recovery and performance without relying on shakes…

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Got Questions?

  • Future Athletes supports young athletes aged 9–17, across different sports and levels.

  • The right membership will depend on your child’s goals, preferred style of coaching and the level of individual support they need. Explore our membership options or get in touch and we’ll be happy to help you decide.

  • No. Future Athletes works with young athletes from grassroots through to elite level, with coaching designed to support safe, progressive physical development.

  • The Future Athletes HUB is our membership programme, giving members access to training, support and resources according to their chosen membership.

    The Future Athletes CLUB is our physical training space in Cheltenham, where our in-person strength & conditioning sessions take place.

  • Absolutely. We’re always happy to have a chat to explore how we can help. Get in touch with us and a member of the Future Athletes team will be in contact.

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Ready to Take the First Step?

Looking for practical solutions to the real-life challenges faced by young athletes and their parents? You’ve come to the right place.

Give your young athlete the support they need to train, grow and perform at their best with strength & conditioning and nutrition support designed specifically for their needs.

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