03/09/2026
Slow It Down to Speed Back Up❗️
There’s a difference between pointing out and solving problems📣
Each week I speak to parents who have a clear picture of what their child needs to improve on athletically…
Wether it’s not driving their arms/knees in co-when they sprint or pushing through their heels when trying to create reactive changes of direction, identifying the deficit is the easy part🔎
But if there was a quick fix for building smooth movers then grassroots football would look more like line-dancing and less like pinball😃
Throughout the last 8 years of coaching young athletes, I have built research-back systems to overcome the most common inefficiencies in movement📚
Just like you can’t just put an inexperienced child in the swimming pool and just expect them to swim, young athletes must be shown the basics before we can expect them to effortlessly cut through the air🏎️
Our natural inclination when we see someone struggling to move is to tell them to ‘push harder’, but often we are better off teaching them how to ‘float’ before we add intensity🌊
By walking them through the mechanical process that build forward momentum, we help them remain relaxed and balanced rather than thrashing aimlessly💨
The reality is, more effort doesn’t always lead to progress if a child can’t demonstrate the movement technique consistently when it matters most❌
And this isn’t simply down to genetics…
Through age- and stage-appropriate coaching cues, you can help your child:
• Get more out of the training time they’re already putting in
• Reduce frustration due to fatigue and niggling overuse injuries
• Showcase their technical skills at high intensities
• Find space under pressure and feel confident in competition
Rather than leaving your child’s progress to chance, follow our Sports Science Speed Guide for free at home and prioritise the details that matter most (link in bio)🔗
These are broken down into 4 engaging 15 minute sessions that relate to key sporting actions (read description)🧠
Together we can provide the next generation of passionate young athletes with the athletic tools they need to