Scarborough Thunder Strength and Conditioning Program
Welcome to Our Youth Football Strength and Conditioning Program!
At Scarborough Thunder, we believe that building a strong foundation in athletic performance is crucial for developing young football players. Our strength and conditioning program focuses on improving athleticism, preventing injuries, and fostering a love for the game through safe and effective training.
Program Goals
Our strength and conditioning program is designed to:
Improve Strength:
Enhance functional strength to increase performance on the field.
Boost Speed and Agility:
Develop explosive movements and agility to improve reaction times.
Increase Endurance:
Build stamina to help athletes maintain high performance throughout the game.
Promote Injury Prevention:
Implement exercises that strengthen muscles and joints, reducing the risk of injury.
Foster Teamwork and Discipline:
Teach young athletes the value of hard work, consistency, and teamwork through training.
Who Can Join?
Our program is tailored for athletes aged [8-18], divided into the following groups:
- Juniors (8-10 years)
- Intermediate (11-13 years)
- Seniors (14-18 years)
Each age group has a specific training plan that suits their physical development and experience level, ensuring every athlete can progress safely and effectively.
Key Components Of The Program
The program's goal is to create and fortify a foundation for all our athletes to build from. We want to create athletes that can compete at a high level in the sport and any other sport for a significant amount of time. We also want to foster a deep sense of hard work within these young men and women. We will do this through age-appropriate programming and exercise selection, as well as utilizing these forms of training:
Bodyweight exercises: Push-ups, squats, lunges, and planks.
Functional strength exercises: Resistance bands, medicine ball throws, and sled pushes.
Introduction to weights: For older athletes, we introduce basic weightlifting techniques like deadlifts, squats, and bench presses, all with proper form.