Olympic-level speed, strength & mental toughness training for athletes ages 7–18. Founded by a 2004 Olympian. Brooklyn-rooted. 501c3 nonprofit.
First session is free. Brooklyn Speed & Power, a non-profit (501c3) organization, is your premier destination for youth sports performance training in Brooklyn, NY. We specialize in developing speed, power, agility, and overall athleticism in young athletes aged 8-18. Our experienced coaches, led by Olympian Richard James, provide tailored training programs across all sports to help kids reach the
04/02/2026
Nalo Gandy named USATF New York’s Athlete of the Year for the 13–14 Boys Division Track & Field Association.
He’s put in the work, day in and day out, and it showed all year. This is the kind of result you build through consistency, focus, and intentional performance training.
Proud of the dedication. This one’s well earned 🏅
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04/01/2026
April Fools: myths we hear all the time.
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03/30/2026
Unleash Speed. Build Power.
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Warm up → meet
USATF NY Indoor Championships
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Most kids don’t quit sports because they can’t keep up. They quit because it stops being fun.
If the goal is to help them stay in it, and get all the benefits that come with it, enjoyment has to be part of the process.
Here are a few ways to keep that at the center:
1. Make it fun
Development matters, but if every session feels like pressure, kids burn out. The best environments mix in games, competition, and variety so training feels like something they want to come back to.
2. Build community
Sports are one of the easiest ways for kids to find their people. Local teams, training groups, shared experiences. That sense of belonging is what keeps them coming back.
3. Let them play more than one sport
Early specialization can take the joy out of it fast. Trying different sports keeps things fresh and helps build more well-rounded athletes.
4. Create a positive environment
Kids stay where they feel supported. Effort, improvement, and attitude matter just as much as results, and they should be treated that way.
5. Keep it interesting
New environments, different sports, new challenges. The more variety kids are exposed to, the more likely they are to stay engaged and curious.
At the end of the day, it’s not just about performance. It’s about creating an experience they want to stick with.
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When you sign your kids up for sports, you’re not just filling their schedule.
You’re shaping how they handle pressure.
How they build friendships.
How they see themselves.
The research is clear. Youth sports impact mental health, academic performance, and long-term confidence in powerful ways.
The impact goes far beyond just physical benefits.
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Snapshots of a Brooklyn Speed & Power practice session 💥
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03/16/2026
No matter the sport, the goal is the same: help young athletes build a strong foundation.
We work with basketball players, runners, soccer players, volleyball athletes and more, focusing on strength, speed, and long-term development that supports multi-sport participation.
If you’ve been curious about getting your athlete in, we offer a free trial session. Come see what it’s about.
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| Monday | 6pm - 8pm |
| Tuesday | 6pm - 8pm |
| Wednesday | 6pm - 8pm |
| Thursday | 6pm - 8pm |
| Sunday | 9am - 11am |