FAQs
Getting Started
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Choose the Future Athletes HUB membership that best suits your young athlete and sign up online. Once you’ve joined, you’ll receive access to the support and resources included within your membership.
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If you’re unsure which membership or level of support would be best for your child, get in touch with us. We’ll be happy to discuss their age, sport, current training and goals and help you decide which option is most suitable.
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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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Yes, we offer a complimentary trial group session for you to try Future Athletes before deciding if you’d like to become a member. To book a trial, contact us via the website and we’ll be in touch to book you in.
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Yes, our programme operates on a rolling basis for 47 weeks of the year, and can be joined at any point.
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Once you’ve chosen your membership and signed up, you’ll receive a confirmation email and access to the Future Athletes HUB.
To book and manage your sessions, select Manage Your Sessions from the HUB menu. This will take you to TeamUp, our scheduling partner.
If you’re new to Future Athletes, you’ll receive an email invitation to create your TeamUp account. If you already have a TeamUp account with us, your new membership will automatically be added to your existing account, provided you use the same email address.
Please note: It may take up to 15 minutes for your membership to become active in TeamUp.
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We offer a free introduction session for prospective new members to come along and try out a group session. It’s a great opportunity to meet the coaches, be introduced to strength & conditioning foundation movements, and get a feel for the Future Athletes environment. We ask that the child is interested in becoming a member, but there is no obligation to join. Contact us to get started!
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Yes, all Lead Coaches hold DBS-enhanced certification and are first-aid trained.
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Yes, sometimes we take photos and videos for marketing purposes. Parents will be asked whether they consent or not for their child to be included in any marketing. This may include the Future Athletes website, social media and flyers. Photos and videos are never shared with third parties.
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We’re working on introducing additional options for non-members, including individual S&C sessions and nutrition services. These will be available to book online soon.
In the meantime, please get in touch to discuss your requirements.
For the best value and access to our full range of benefits, we recommend exploring our HUB memberships.
HUB Memberships
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The Future Athletes HUB is our membership programme, bringing together expert strength & conditioning and sports nutrition to help young athletes train, grow and perform at their best.
Different membership options provide different levels of training and support, so you can choose the one that best suits your young athlete.
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Your exact benefits will depend on the membership you choose. HUB memberships can include strength & conditioning sessions, sports nutrition support and access to online videos, webinars, downloads and expert resources.
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Future Athletes specialises in supporting young athletes, with our strength & conditioning programme primarily aimed at ages 9–17.
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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.
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The number of strength & conditioning (S&C) sessions included depends on your chosen membership.
You can book and manage your included sessions through TeamUp, our scheduling partner, by selecting Manage Your Sessions from the HUB menu.
If your young athlete would benefit from additional training, we offer S&C Bundle Packs of 4 or 8 sessions, giving members the flexibility to book extra group sessions as needed.
One-to-one S&C sessions are also available for athletes who would benefit from more personalised coaching, individual training programmes, assessments and support.
All additional sessions and bundle packs can be purchased through the Membership Add-ons page in the members’ area.
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HUB members can access a growing collection of practical resources for parents/guardians and children, useful videos, informative webinars, Q&A solutions, downloads, strength & conditioning resources, nutrition guidance, recipes, meal plans and other expert resources.
Resources are designed to support young athletes and their parents/guardians, helping families put good training and nutrition habits into practice.
New content and resources are added to the HUB every month to support families throughout the youth sport pathway.
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Once you’ve chosen your membership and signed up, you’ll receive a confirmation email and access to the Future Athletes HUB.
To book and manage your sessions, select Manage Your Sessions from the HUB menu. This will take you to TeamUp, our scheduling partner.
If you’re new to Future Athletes, you’ll receive an email invitation to create your TeamUp account. If you already have a TeamUp account with us, your new membership will automatically be added to your existing account, provided you use the same email address.
Please note: It may take up to 15 minutes for your membership to become active in TeamUp.
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No, all members need to book their preferred sessions in advance and spaces are on a first-come-first-served basis. We have a maximum capacity of 10 per group. One-to-one sessions also need to be booked in advance.
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Group sessions have a maximum capacity and spaces are available to members on a first-come-first-served basis. The booking system will offer you a place on the waiting list and if a space becomes available you will be notified. If you are not able to attend another session during that week, get in touch with the Future Athletes team to discuss suitable options.
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Yes! If you’d like to switch to a different membership, simply cancel your existing plan and sign up for a new one.
When you cancel, your membership won’t renew at your next billing date, but you’ll continue to enjoy your existing benefits until the end of your current billing period.
To avoid paying for two memberships at once, we recommend waiting until your current membership has expired before signing up for your new plan.
If you’re unsure about changing your membership or have any questions, please get in touch and we’ll be happy to help.
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Memberships cannot currently be paused. If you need to take a break, we recommend cancelling your membership and signing up again when you’re ready to return.
Your membership will remain active until the end of your current billing period, so you can continue to access your benefits until then.
If your young athlete has suffered an injury, please get in touch so we can discuss the best approach and advise on any remaining sessions.
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Yes, you can cancel your membership at any time through your Future Athletes account.
Once cancelled, your membership will not renew at your next billing date, and no further payments will be taken. You’ll continue to have access to your membership benefits until the end of your current billing period.
If you have any questions or need help cancelling, please get in touch and we’ll be happy to help.
To cancel your membership(s):Log into your Future Athletes account.
Go to Account > Account Settings > Subscriptions.
Select the subscription you’d like to cancel.
Click Cancel Subscription and follow the instructions to confirm.
Once cancelled, your membership won’t renew at your next billing date. You’ll continue to have access to your membership benefits until the end of your current billing period.
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Payment will be taken on the day of joining, and recurring monthly payments will be taken on the same date each month thereafter.
Where a membership is purchased on the 29th, 30th or 31st of a month and a future month has less days, the payment will be taken on the last day of that month. Further payments will be taken on the new date each month.
You can view your next payment date in your members account and on your confirmation email.
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TeamUp is our online booking system, where you can book and manage your strength & conditioning sessions at the Future Athletes HUB.
Once you’ve signed up for a membership, you can access TeamUp by selecting Manage Your Sessions from the HUB menu.
New members will receive an email invitation to create their TeamUp account. If you’ve used TeamUp with Future Athletes before, your membership will automatically be added to your existing account, provided you’ve registered using the same email address.
Please allow up to 15 minutes for your membership to become active in TeamUp.
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Teambuildr is the training app that we use at the Hub to programme sessions. Athletes usually enjoy accessing it themselves and inputting their progress. Future Athletes generates a login for all members which is sent to parents to complete the account setup. This is an optional aspect and requires the athlete to bring a smartphone to their sessions.
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The Future Athletes programme continues through the year including Easter holidays and Summer holidays, but it pauses for the following school holidays: February half term (1 week), May half term (1 week), October half term (1 week), Christmas break (2 weeks).
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No, the monthly membership fee takes into account that the Future Athletes Hub will be closed for 5 weeks annually. Access to the members online resource Hub will remain open through the year.
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Memberships are charged at a fixed monthly rate, similar to a standard gym membership, so we don’t offer discounts for holidays or missed sessions.
If you’re planning an extended break, you can cancel your membership to prevent further payments and sign up again when you’re ready to return. You’ll continue to have access to your membership benefits until the end of your current billing period.
If your young athlete needs time away due to injury, please get in touch so we can discuss the best approach for your circumstances and any remaining sessions.
Strength & Conditioning
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Our strength & conditioning programme is primarily for young athletes aged 9 - 17.
Sessions focus on effective, age-appropriate training and teach young athletes the foundations of movement before learning how to weight train safely and progress over time. Training is carefully planned to develop mobility, strength, power, agility and confidence.
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Future Athletes works with young athletes across all different sports and disciplines.
Sessions are 60 minutes and always include a 15 minute warm-up, followed by themed sections of athletic development including balance, coordination, strength, agility and power.
We operate a periodised programme through the year to develop all aspects of strength and conditioning.
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Future Athletes specialises in supporting young athletes, with our strength & conditioning programme primarily aimed at ages 9–17.
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Athletes should wear comfortable sports clothing and suitable trainers that allow them to move freely, and bring a water bottle and any personal medication they may need during the session.
We recommend female athletes wear a sports bra if appropriate for their own comfort.
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Future Athletes works with young athletes from grassroots through to elite level, and also those who don’t play sport but want to exercise in a safe, progressive way.
We support young athletes from a range of different starting points and strength and conditioning is beneficial for all abilities.
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If your child has an injury, please let us know before their session. Where appropriate, training can be adapted to suit their individual needs. For more significant or ongoing injuries, we may recommend seeking advice from an appropriate healthcare professional before returning to training. Contact us here. For more significant or ongoing injuries, we may recommend seeking advice from an appropriate healthcare professional before returning to training.
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This depends on your membership package.
FOUNDATION: We hold an Athlete Profile & Progress Week once a term whereby all group sessions during that week will incorporate UKSCA strength & conditioning metrics to benchmark each child’s athletic profile and track progress over time. Parents receive a personalised Athlete Profile & Progress Report.
DEVELOP & PERFORM: Athletes on the Develop and Perform memberships have an initial one-to-one Goal Setting & Athletic Profiling Assessment using UKSCA strength & conditioning metrics, and quarterly one-to-one progress assessment sessions. Personalised Athlete Profile & Progress Reports are issued to parents.
Sports Nutrition
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Future Athletes specialises in youth sports nutrition, helping young athletes eat well to support both their health and sporting performance.
Support can help young athletes and their families understand what and when to eat, how to fuel around sport, support recovery and meet the nutritional demands of growth alongside busy training schedules.
Future Athletes supports athletes across different disciplines and levels, from grassroots to elite.
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Yes. Supporting parents and guardians is an important part of Future Athletes’ approach. The aim is to provide families with better nutrition information and simple, practical solutions to eating well for health and performance.
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Yes! We offer one-to-one nutrition consultations for young athletes who would benefit from personalised advice and support tailored to their individual needs, training demands and sporting goals.
Existing members can book a consultation through the Membership Add-ons page in the Future Athletes HUB.
If you’re not a member or would like to discuss your athlete’s needs before booking, please get in touch and we’ll be happy to help.
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Yes. Future Athletes sports nutrition support is designed to help young athletes understand how to fuel before sport, perform at their best and recover effectively, while also supporting their wider health, growth and development.
Our membership resources include dedicated sections covering these key areas, with practical advice, educational materials and guidance to help athletes and parents make informed nutrition choices.
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Yes. HUB resources can include practical nutrition guidance such as recipes and meal plans, helping families turn sports nutrition advice into everyday food choices.
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Future Athletes primarily supports young athletes with sports nutrition guidance and support. Our Members Hub is a growing library of resources that will include guidance for those with allergies or dietary requirements over time.
For personalised nutrition support, we recommend our PERFORM + FUEL membership or booking a one-to-one nutrition consultation where individual needs are fully incorporated.
If you have an athlete with specific dietary needs, get in touch and we’ll guide you on the services we can offer.
Future Athletes CLUB
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The Future Athletes CLUB is our physical training space in Cheltenham, Gloucestershire, where our in-person strength & conditioning training takes place.
It hosts regular youth group S&C sessions, alongside one-to-one and two-to-one training, school holiday sessions and special events.
Currently, over 60 young athletes attend Future Athletes after-school sessions throughout the week.
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The HUB is based at The Personal Training Hub, Lower Mill Street, Cheltenham, GL51 8JN.
Limited parking is available on Lower Mill Street. We recommend parking at Tesco nearby which has a 3hr restriction (please check in case of any changes).
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For group sessions we have exclusive use of the ground floor of the gym.
One to one sessions may take place on the ground floor or first floor with your dedicated coach.
There is a toilet available and small foyer. We do not currently have a waiting area or refreshments available for parents but you are welcome to observe from the foyer or outside.