Praxis Performance

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Young athletes are capable of much more than most give them credit for…

It’s great to have a facility that gives us the freedom to push outwith our comfort zone without fear of failure🏡

Confidence in the gym is built through competence, which is why we aren’t afraid to provide challenge in line with the science based on their stage of development🔎

Each exercise plays its part in creating independent young athletes who have the tools to reach their own goals long-term📈

That is why we are trusted by over 100 parents to provide their young athletes with the stimulus they need to progress rather than just ‘feel good’👏

Remember, sometimes less is more💨

Force travels through a complex network of muscles, tendons and ligaments. If there is the smallest breakdown in that chain it’s ability to perform will decrease❗️

Take a weak tap that isn’t flowing at its potential. Regardless of how much you increase the pressure, the power won’t improve if you don’t fix the leak. And the hardest thing is, leaks are often invisible unless you know where to look….

A lot of parents and coaches try to fix this by simply getting their athletes to copy the sport and do more sprinting🤔

But if an athlete isn’t taught how to co-ordinate their body then they will fatigue quicker and unable to demonstrate their ability on a consistent basis📉

I’ve seen so many young athletes push through this by ‘working harder’, which often leads to burnout and injuries if they don’t know where to put their efforts🔎

In an era of generic AI sessions and noisy marketing, we aim to help you cut through the noise and focus on the training principles that will make actually the biggest difference for your young athlete🙌

By staying up to-date with the latest research, we can eliminate guesswork and teach our athletes techniques that show up when it matters most🔥

Sprinting is its own sporting discipline for a reason, so anyone claiming to improve it must have an understanding of how the mechanics work and be able to give feedback in real time🧠

With experience coaching 1000+ young athletes, we know how to make the science engaging for long term success🥇

Stay tuned for more insight like this to support your child in reaching their maximum potential 🥇

Time is your most important resource🔑

Learn how to use it effectively for long-term success📈

‘Fitness’ is different for everyone depending on their positional demands and stage of development or maturation, so why do we see so many teams making all players part in the same circuits-style training🤔

The qualities that they are actually trying to develop: Speed, Strength, Mobility, Explosive Power, require their own specialist approach💥

This is why they are there are organised sports built around them. The level of detail required to make progress can only be delivered by someone who has dedicated their life to it📚

Now it’s not easy trying to manage big squads, even in the most elite training environments…

The year I spent at the Rangers Girls Academy was among the most stressful of my career, having to complete research and additional training while balancing multiple other coaching jobs just to pay the bills💨

My conclusion was that trying to provide tailored support for those who need it most requires its own dedicated approach❗️

Every athlete develops at a different rate, which is why small-group provision must be available to limit the role of comparison and allow athletes to push outwith their comfort zone in training💪

At Praxis, we offer a free introductory movement analysis to provide clear, evidence-based feedback on each athlete’s strengths and key areas for development. This ensures that they can prioritise what matters most, reducing any energy wastage and getting the most out of all their efforts🙌

We believe that everyone should have the opportunity to feel confident in their movement and offering 15 weekly time-slots across two venues so that more committed athletes to build positive habits that show up when it matters most🔗

Drop us a message to find out how we can help your child make this year the best one yet🥇

Consider this as you start preparing your routine for the new season…

Does the session you are watching actually make the athletes better or just showcase the abilities of those with genetic talents?

Coaching is about more than just exercise selection. This summer, we have been showcasing how effective running technique is built from the ground up❗️

I’m proud of the progress made by everyone involved as we continue to build strong habits that show up when it matters most🥇

When it comes to creating a powerful first step, there can’t be any breakdowns in the chain. Here’s an example of how we use different sports science principles to overcome specific deficiencies🔎

For evasion-based sports like football, games are won and lost in chaotic transition moments. At the top-level level, space to attack is limited which is why 95% of sprints are less than 10m💥

The best athletes are aggressive with their movement to expose weaknesses, forcing openings under pressure and staying consistent under fatigue⚡️

Think about the sharp aerodynamic point of an aeroplane cutting through the air and rising gradually maximise forward momentum during take off🛫

As we start to finalise the testing feedback and individualised plans for the new season, I look forward to catching up with everyone and setting targets to make this year the best one yet📈

Satisfying Movements In The ☀️

Isolating these deep ranges of motion at varying speeds and angles is key for building injury resilience and physical confidence going into the new season❗️

Think of it like the engine of a car…

The more power the engine can create, the easier it becomes to cover distance, change direction, and maintain speed on a consistent basis⚡️

As the level of competition increases, so do the demands. Elite athletes move at higher velocities with less stress on the system, allowing quality to be sustained for longer💥

A strong “engine” allows the “driver” to move how they want, for the duration of the task. This maximises their enjoyment and progression📈

Your availability as an athlete is largely within your control. Keep watching to see how we are giving the next generation of young athletes the ability to tolerate stress💨