The 8–10 Weeks That Can Change Your Athlete
Summer is here.
The school year has ended… and for a lot of kids, all routines go out the window.
Bedtimes? Gone.
More video games. More time on the phone.
And for many kids, it becomes:
“Finally… time to relax.”
And honestly—I get it.
After a long school year, everyone needs a mental break.
But here’s the reality…
👉 For athletes (and really any kid), summer is the biggest opportunity of the year to actually improve.
⚖️ Summer Isn’t Just a Break… It’s a Window
During the school year, schedules are packed.
School all day.
Practice after school.
Homework at night.
It’s tough to consistently get into the gym—and I give a lot of credit to the athletes who make it happen.
But summer changes that.
More flexibility.
More time.
More opportunity.
At Build Performance, we expand our schedule in the summer—adding morning, mid-morning, and evening options—so families can actually make training fit.
👉 This is where you can stack 8–10 weeks of consistent training.
And that’s enough time to make real, noticeable change.
🧠 The Truth Most People Miss
A lot of athletes will spend their summer:
Playing more games
Going to camps
Getting more skill work in
And there’s nothing wrong with that.
But here’s what’s usually missing…
👉 If the physical foundation isn’t there, skill can only go so far.
I say this a lot:
“Skill is only as good as the body behind it.”
If strength, speed, and power aren’t developed…
that skill can’t be fully expressed.
💪 What We Actually Focus On
At Build Performance, we focus on three main areas:
Strength (The Foundation)
Everything starts here—especially relative strength (strength compared to body weight).
The stronger an athlete is relative to their body…
the more force they can apply into the ground.
👉 More force = more speed and more power
Speed (Shows Up Everywhere)
Speed isn’t just straight-line sprinting.
It’s:
First step quickness
Acceleration
Change of direction
Closing space
We train this through resisted sprints, partner competition, and game-like sprint patterns.
And one key detail:
👉 We fully recover between sprints so every rep is fast and intentional.
Power (Explosiveness)
Power is the ability to express strength quickly.
This shows up in:
Sprinting
Jumping
Hitting and throwing
Changing direction
This is where athletes start to look different.
(Bonus) Movement Quality
Learning how to move well:
Helps prevent injury
Builds confidence
Improves everything else we train
🚫 The Biggest Summer Mistake
The most common mistake?
👉 Only playing the sport year-round
Even if an athlete loves their sport—that’s great.
But if all they do is play, they’re:
Moving the same way over and over
Increasing risk of overuse injuries
Not developing physically
Training gives them:
A new challenge
A competitive outlet
A way to actually improve their body
🏁 Imagine This…
An athlete trains consistently this summer…
8–10 weeks.
They show up in August:
Stronger
Faster
More confident
👉 They’re not the same athlete anymore.
🏋️♂️ What We’re Offering This Summer
We’ll be releasing our full summer schedule soon, including:
Morning, mid-morning, and evening training options
Small group athlete performance sessions
A structured focus on strength, speed, and power
We’re also bringing back our Youth Development Class (ages 8–12)
This was a big hit for us last summer.
Think of it like an advanced PE class, focused on:
Speed & agility
Balance & coordination
Bodyweight strength
Movement fundamentals
Intro to weight training
👉 It’s a great way to build a foundation and prepare younger athletes for our main training program.
👨👩👧 Hybrid Training (Athletes + Parents)
We’ll also be offering hybrid sessions where athletes and parents can train at the same time.
This is perfect for families who:
Want to train themselves
Have multiple kids
Or just need something that fits their schedule
👉 Parents get a great workout
👉 Athletes get structured performance training
👉 Everyone is in the gym at the same time
🎯 Final Thought
Most athletes will spend their summer staying busy…
But not actually getting better.
👉 This can be the summer things change.
If you want your athlete to come back next season stronger, faster, and more confident—
Now is the time to start.
