Summer is open at our Mount Airy club — ages 6 to 17.
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A coached strength and conditioning program for athletes ages 9–17, focused on building strength, movement quality, durability, and confidence that carries over to sport and life.
Book an Athlete Evaluation Start with a short intake so we can recommend the right evaluation.
EXCEL is a structured youth strength and conditioning program — not a bootcamp and not sport practice. We develop strong, resilient athletes through sound movement, progressive strength training, and intelligent athletic development.
Squatting, hinging, pushing, pulling, and bracing taught and progressed safely.
Posture, control, and mechanics come before speed, load, or volume.
Power, coordination, and conditioning layered in when athletes are ready.
For athletes who want to go beyond training alone, we also offer integrated health and lifestyle coaching to support performance, recovery, and long-term development.
Guidance around nutrition, hydration, sleep, and recovery habits that support training — without rigid plans or extremes.
Help building routines outside the gym that reinforce strength, confidence, and consistency as athletes grow.
Health coaching works alongside EXCEL training when appropriate — never replacing movement, and never pushed before it’s needed.
If you’re curious about whether health coaching could be helpful for your athlete, we recommend asking your coach during the evaluation. For families interested in layering in health coaching over time, the Full Performance Evaluation typically provides the most useful context.
Every athlete begins with a short intake so we can understand their goals, sport involvement, and what they’re hoping to get out of training.
Not sure which is the best fit? The intake will guide you — and if we feel a different evaluation is more appropriate, we’ll adjust accordingly.
EXCEL runs on a consistent weekly schedule. Most athletes train 2x per week.
Training frequency is adjusted based on age, sport season, and overall workload.
For parents who want a deeper look at our philosophy around youth strength training and long-term athletic development:
Beyond the Game is a short guide for parents who want to understand how strength & conditioning supports injury reduction, confidence, and long-term athletic success.
Download “Beyond the Game” (Free)
Optional reading — the Athlete Evaluation is still the best place to start.
