STRENGTH & CONDITIONING

Why Strength & Conditioning Matters

Physical activity improves overall health in children by reducing the risk of obesity, cardiovascular disease, diabetes, and depression among other chronic medical conditions.

Youth who participate in organised sports can reap benefits beyond those associated with physical activity alone, including improving confidence, self-esteem, and providing an opportunity to work on social interaction.

Adam discusses plans with two young athletes

Who is our Strength & Conditioning for?

Primarily for young athletes aged 9-17, our strength & conditioning sessions are based in Cheltenham, Gloucestershire.

In our Group S&C sessions we develop young athletes from a range of different starting points (you don’t have to be excellent at a sport to benefit) and a Girls-Only Group.  We also provide sessions for Sports Teams, complementing their sport-specific training with overall athletic development which is fantastic for team bonding too.

Our one-to-one strength & conditioning offers a more personalised approach for athletes striving for a goal or those who prefer individual coaching.

Over 60 youth athletes already attend our after-school groups throughout the week, as well as during school holidays and special events.

For families who are not local to Gloucestershire, the Future Athletes Online membership is ideal to access S&C videos and other resources to help your young athletes train from anywhere.

The benefits of Strength & Conditioning for Youth Athletes

Regular and consistent strength & conditioning can help to reduce the risk of injury, improve coordination and agility, enhance bone mineral density, and build a strong base for any sport.

Sport-specific training such as football, swimming or rugby can help a child become better at that sport, and strength and conditioning is highly beneficial alongside sports training to develop overall strength, mobility and athleticism for longer term health and performance during youth and beyond. 

If it is important to you that your child or teenager learns effective, age-appropriate movement patterns, is taught how to become stronger safely and encouraged to progress over time to reach their potential, Future Athletes is your solution.

We follow the guidelines set out by United Kingdom Strength and Conditioning Association (UKSCA) and we apply youth athletic development models to our programme design.

Adam designs a strength and conditioning programme on a whiteboard with another coach

Our strength & conditioning programme is modelled on the principles used in professional clubs and academies.

5 PILLARS OF THE PROGRAMME

  • Running figure representing movement patterns

    Mastering foundation movements

  • Stretching figure representing mobility

    Building strength, power and stability

  • Kettlebell icon representing core strength development

    Having fun and building confidence

  • Yoga pose icon representing body weight exercises

    Improving athletic ability

  • Dumbbell icon representing weighted exercise

    Reducing injury risk

Find the Right Level of Training for your Athlete

  • Group of young athletes in athletic attire performing wall drills in a gym.

    Group S&C

    Our group sessions help young athletes understand the foundations of movements for building strength, power, balance, jumping and running skills and building trunk/core strength.  We run an engaging Athlete Progress Week quarterly for all group members to track their development.

  • Three young athletes stretch on yoga mats in gym

    Team S&C

    Team sessions are designed for sports teams to train together. Founded in youth athletic development, they also bring in specific elements of training aligned with the relevant sport. Our fun quarterly Athlete Progress Week tracks the team’s development over time.

  • Felix assists a young athlete lifting barbells

    One-to-One S&C

    Individualised programming and coaching to target personalised development. At your first session we conduct an initial Athlete Profiling Assessment which will establish your goals, benchmark current abilities and set the coaching programme.  Quarterly Progress Assessments track progress over time.

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Youth sports team gathered with coaches Adam & Felix in a gym near weight racks, raising their hands during a group activity.
Female group fitness class balancing on one leg while holding green barbells in a gym
Athletes performing side plank exercises on mats in a gym
Girl performing a single-leg deadlift with a barbell in a gym as a another observes.
Youth athletes training in a functional fitness gym with plyometric boxes, squat racks, kettlebells, rings, and ropes.
Adam holding a loaded barbell inside a gym squat rack
Youth soccer players listening to a coach Adam Lloyd inside a gym near an open warehouse door
Group fitness class performing wall stretches in a gym with squat racks and gymnastic rings
Two athletes reviewing a whiteboard training plan in a teal-walled locker room

“Adam has truly transformed Ollie's strength & conditioning. His dedication to pushing boundaries, fostering growth and achieving excellence is unparalleled. Under his guidance, Ollie's sport has reached new heights. Adam's passion, knowledge and commitment make him a standout in the field.”

Dan - Dad of Ollie (12), Youth Footballer

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Helping Young Athletes Train, Grow and Perform

Give your young athlete the training and support they need to build strength, develop confidence and perform at their best.

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