A Fun & Safe Way
To Help Young Kids
Develop Functional Athleticism
For Sports
(For Ages 7 to 12)
It's true!
Sports are a great way to get a child off of the couch and away from TV, computer, and cellphone screens.
But there's a right way, and a wrong way, to prepare a child for recreational and competitive sports.
And I'll let you in on something...
Most parents and coaches are starting their kids off the wrong way!
I'll elaborate on the mistakes they're making...
- They're pushing them too hard.
- They're putting their physical and mental health in harm's way.
- They're getting ahead of themselves by making things complicated too soon.
Before we get into the right way to develop a child's athletic capability…
Allow me to introduce myself…
My name is Cody Roberts, and I’m a Certified Strength and Conditioning Coach at the University of Iowa.
In addition to spending 4 years as an athlete at University of Kansas…
I’ve been training blue chip Division I athletes for the last 10 years, including the basketball players at KU and Bradley University…
Helping them reach new levels of speed, strength and athleticism.
And although these are elite athletes, I began to notice a few things about them...
- They have limitations with hip rotation.
- They lack proper angling capabilities.
- They tend to slump over instead of standing up straight and tall on defense most likely due to prolonged screen time at home and school.
And guess what...
These small but important details have a stacking effect on game day.
As a result, we're forced to work on correcting these issues when we should be focused on adding strength and mobility to their athleticism.
But these aren't going to be future problems for your kid, because we're going to prevent them ahead of time.
And we're going to do it with the...
Pyramid Of Youth Development
We can't train a seven-year-old the same way that we train a 16 to 22-year-old.
As you see in the graphic below...
- Things need to develop sequentially, starting with Basic Movement & Coordination Skills.
- The next step is to make sure that they're having fun during the process.
- After the foundation has been laid and the passion has been created, you can move the athlete into the final phase of development- mastering sport-specific skills.
These things are important to develop first, because they serve as a child's athletic foundation.
Just like large buildings have a strong foundation...
Just like big trees have a massive root system...
The best athletes have a great foundation of basic movements and coordination skills.
As Daniel Coyle brilliantly points out in The Talent Code, most professional athletes had coaches prior to the age of 12 that...
Made. Things. FUN!
And we want to follow in those footsteps.
Sometimes, those coaches weren't knowledgeable in the sport, but they convinced young athletes to participate and continue developing their skills.
And here's the beauty of following this process...
Athletes will be able to master sport-specific skills much FASTER because they worked on developing great general athleticism and coordination first. While having fun during the process.
And it's all covered in...
The Youth Athletic Development Workout Program With Cody Roberts
This program is designed for 7 to 12-year-olds to do three things...
- Give them a fun way to maximize athleticism early on.
- Prepare them to maintain their potential and reach the highest levels possible for years to come!
- Give them a safe way to explore and expand their personal movement limitations.
It all happens by applying the science shared in my Pyramid of Youth Athletic Development.
And no worries if there are younger siblings around. This training is fun and safe for them too!
In fact, the ultimate goal of this program is to increase participation and enjoyment for life! This helps young athletes get started on the right foot with sports and set up an active lifestyle.
Just remember to create a productive training environment and positive experience for kids. So they can have fun, learn, move, and explore their body's current limitations and expand them to become a better athlete.
This training can be done by kids once a week or daily.
The Athletic Development Program Includes:
61 At-Home Workouts (5 to 10 Minutes Each!)
- 35 At-Home Workouts - To develop comprehensive athleticism and injury prevention
- 26 Specific Workouts - To improve areas of weakness, so you become a well-rounded athlete. (Great complement to the 35 at-home workouts!)
36 Bonus Warm Up and Cooldown Routines for Practice (These Can Also Be Used At Home!)
- 12 Warm Up Routines - That way, you can hit the court running... literally!
- 12 Hallway Warm Up Routines - Designed for small spaces, so you can do them before your court time even starts!
- 12 Cool Down Routines
300+ exercises that include...
- Warmups To Assess Movement Capabilities- Appropriately Challenge Each Kid to Maximize Development
Includes exercise like jumping jacks, squirmy worm, 3-way torso, downward dog to cobra, high plank to frog squat, and more! - Exercises For Flexibility & Mobility - To Create Agile, Injury-Free Athletes
Includes exercises like the overhead squat, sun salutation, sway drill, bugs all over the body, and more! - Exercises For Stability - So Defenders Can't Easily Knock Offensive Players Off Of Their Path
Includes exercise like the single leg balance, standing hip series, single leg reach series, and more! - Loading Exercises - To Improve Strength and Balance
Includes a wide variety of squats, seated leg raises, lunges, pushups, and more! - Controlling Exercises - To Teach Athletes How to Safely Control Their Bodies
Includes exercises like prone leg raises, IYTAW, hollow rocks and holds, glute and crib bridge, animal crawls, and more!
- Locomotion Exercises - To Maximize Coordination to Set the Foundation for High-Level Skills
Includes walking variations, skipping variations, shuffling, and more! - Jumping Exercises - To Sky Over Opponents and Improve Explosiveness
Includes exercises like in-place hops and jumping jack variations - Kinetic Exercises - To Maximize Transfer of Energy From One Movement to the Next
Includes paper throwing variations, ball throwing variations, catching, passing and moving variations! - Rhythm Exercises - A Vital Component To Developing Skills and Evade Defenders With a Change of Pace
Includes walking variations, skipping variations, and jumping progressions! - Adaptability Exercises - To Improve Catching and Reacting In a Safe Environment
Includes balloon catching and reacting, self-drop and catch ball handling, and more! - Balance Exercises - Strengthens The Body So Athletes Can Quickly Explode In Any Direction At Any Time
Includes the airplane hold, partner balance game, and line walks!
- Game Ideas - To Keep Things Fun & Make Your Child Passionate About Developing Athleticism
Includes games like the vertical pass and crawl, monkey in the middle, and standing ball drop and sprint!
In all, there will be over 300+ exercises with hours of exercises and game options to choose from. Which means getting inactive kids off of the couch will never be a challenge again!
Get Instant Lifetime Access to the Youth Athletic Development Program for just $97.
As a parent, you might be wondering...
What About Coaches?
Isn't Their Training Adequate?
These coaches are eager to train and develop kids, but typically in the United States, they don't possess the background and the understanding for proper athletic development at an early childhood level.
But it's NOT their fault!
And here's why...
- They're not educated on youth development and psychology.
- Presently, there aren't many other programs readily available that touch on the psychology and physiology of developing athletes in your child's age range.
As a result, I tend to see a lot of athletes deal with unnecessary injuries and muscle imbalances.
It's unfortunate too because it puts limitations on their performance once they come of age.
And for many players, those limitations can be the difference between...
- Playing time vs. sitting on the bench
- Starting varsity vs. being stuck on JV
- Controlling the game vs. feeling outmatched
Get Instant Lifetime Access to the Youth Athletic Development Program for just $97.
If you're a coach reading this, you might be wondering...
Will My Players Benefit From This Training?
Absolutely! Because when a child starts young these small, improvements in movement can have an impressive effect over the years.
If you're a Youth Basketball Coach I encourage you to have children warm up with 15 minutes of these exercises prior to practice and games.
And if you're a High School coach, I encourage you to implement some of these things during Summer Camps and Clinics.
After all, the backyard is your personal farming area and nothing beats having athletic kids who are ready for your grooming and development.
Get Instant Lifetime Access to the Youth Athletic Development Program for just $97.
Here's My Background In Child's Athletic Development
I have a Master's in Exercise Science and I'm a Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist. So, I'm qualified to train people of all age ranges, including elderly people and children.
I like to mention both because each of them share one thing in common when it comes to physical activity ...
They need to be managed with tender love and care.
You can be sure that TLC is at the core of my Youth Athletic Development Program.
Parents Are Thrilled That Kids Are Getting Their Bodies In Motion...
I was looking for some way of encouraging my kids to be more active in the summer, and I finally found it!.
I have two boys ages 7 and 10. They love doing the workouts every day. After the first couple of days, they would remind me they had workouts to do. It is a great feeling knowing that your kids are getting exercise AND they are enjoying doing the workouts. As a parent I appreciate that Cody Roberts has put together a program for younger kids that is age.appropriate and FUN! I also love the wide variety of workouts! If you ask me, every parent needs access to these workouts.....especially in the summer.
PS My 5 year old daughter refuses to be left out of the action and does the workouts along with the "big kids".
Katie P.
Des Moines, Iowa
As a youth coach I've always known there was an importance to warming-up and cooling down before and after practice, but the exercises we were using were basically just imitating what older teams were doing, and I had no idea if it was even benefitting my players. Now I found something that adds value to my practices and helps my players build an athletic foundation.
I know that by using Cody Roberts Youth Athletic Workouts, my players are getting POSITIVE athletic development that is just right for their age. I know my players are getting great athletic development exercises every practice, and it doesn't take up much practice time. I'm more confident than ever that I am doing the right thing to help my players reach their full athletic development in the future. When possible, I work some of the At-Home workouts into my practice as a "break" since the kids love them!
It's great to have someone who is an expert like Cody Roberts create a product to help younger kids grow athletically in a fun way that builds a foundation for their future! I plan on using these warm-ups and workouts for the other youth sports I coach as well.
One of my favorite things about the workouts is the exercises seem to all be different so the kids are never getting bored.
Collin K.
Denver, CO
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That means your child can spend the next two months training with these exercises to make sure that they're fun and safe.
And if for ANY reason, you aren't satisfied, just email me for a full refund.
No questions asked. No making you feel bad.
You can even keep the program as our way of saying "thank you" for trying it out.
Of course, we'd only make this "Try It First" offer if we are certain that it will keep your child engaged.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What ages are these exercises appropriate for? These exercises and games are appropriate for children ages 7 to 12. They're designed to help them discover their own functional limitations so they can expand upon them.
- I have younger children around. Will it hurt them if they join in on the fun? Yes, they can join in on the excitement. So, I encourage you to have them get their bodies in motion.
- What makes you qualified to teach child athletic development? because I have a Master's in Exercise Science and I'm a Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist. So, I'm qualified to train people of all age ranges, including elderly people and children.
- Are these exercises safe for children? These exercises are the finest and safest way for your child to develop an athletic foundation that can be expanded upon for years to come.
- How often should my child exercise? On the low end once a week for about an hour. On the high end, they can do it every day if they're having fun. Remember, it's supposed to feel like play and not work.
- Will these exercises help with other sports? Yes, they will! So, get those bodies in motion.
- Can I do more than one workout per day? Absolutely! Each workout is 5-10 minutes. But you can do multiple workouts per day.
I coach youth girls from 7 to 12 years old in a basketball club called Montrove, from Oleiros, a small village of less than 40.000 people in the north west corner of our country.
I work full-time as industrial engineer, so basically I coach basketball as a hobby.
I was very concerned about how to approach the physical conditioning and correct development of my girls. Neither my professional formation or even my formation as coach cover that, so I have to find it for myself.
Looking for content related to this, I couldn't find anything really focused on youth basketball players. Then I found the Breakthrough Basketball website, with a lot of content of my interest.
After finding the Youth Athletic Development Program and buying it, I felt impressed. It seemed like the thing I needed. I liked so much the content and how the exercises were organised into routines.
We've started implementing it this preseason, when we usually train at the beach. The girls enjoyed the exercises and I was able to see that, while working hard, we were having fun.
In September, we are going to start training at the court, so I will apply a warm-up routine before starting the session and a cool down routine after finishing. Probably I will apply a hallway warm-up before every game.
Finally, for all of the things explained in this email, I rate the program with five stars. It saved me a lot of time and it seems that we will have very good results after using it during the season.
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