WHY FUNCTIONAL STRENGTH TRAINING?
Functional training is often misunderstood as simple, bodyweight exercises focused solely on balance and flexibility. In reality, true functional training is purposeful and rooted in an understanding of functional anatomy. It addresses underlying biomechanical limitations through strategic progressions and regressions, creating a more efficient, capable mover. At the same time, it is designed to replicate the specific physiological demands of real-life activities and sport.
LONG TERM ATHLETIC DEVELOPMENT
We believe athletic development for athletes ages 11–20 should follow a relatively linear progression, and that the best way to get stronger is to avoid getting weaker. This requires consistent, year-round training, even during sport seasons.
When athletes stop training in-season, they experience detraining- the partial or completes loss of training adaptations due to insufficient stimulus. Simply put, if you don’t use it, you lose it. As a result, performance declines and the risk of injury increases due to the accumulated demands and wear of a long season.
Additionally, athletes who stop training often require 4-6 weeks just to return to their pre-season level, creating a “one step forward, two steps back” cycle. In contrast, athletes who train year-round maintain strength, power, and resilience, while continuing to improve performance. Over time, those who build the greatest physical capacity will also display the highest level of athletic ability on the field or court.
