The most popular request that we hear from parents is “My son/daughter needs to focus on speed and agility training” Well maybe, but maybe not. Maybe your kid needs to learn how to move in general. Maybe your kid needs to get a little stronger so he can control his own bodyweight to avoid looking like a melted candle every time he squats. Maybe your kid needs to eat more than an orange for breakfast and a jolly rancher for lunch. Maybe your kid needs to learn about hard work and how to struggle and persevere without Mommy and Daddy holding his hand. Once we lock all of that down, MAYBE some extra speed training could be of some benefit. But until that happens I’m willing to bet little Johnny could find more worthwhile things to do than running around some cones. The art and science of becoming a faster human being includes a lot more than simply just running.  Of course to become a better sprinter you have to sprint but that isn’t the only component. There is a magical thing that happens when an athlete connects the dots on these other components I mentioned above.  Getting stronger, eating […]