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Grit Programs

All Programs regardless of the start and finish date are open to new athletes, they are prorated monthly

U8 Training Summer Plan Starts May 22, 2025 6:00 - 7:00 pm (once a week)

Grit Athletics Summer Track and Field Program for U8 (2025)

This program is designed for children under 8 years old, prioritizing physical literacy and the FUNdamentals stage of the Long-Term Athlete Development (LTAD) model.

Program Goals:

  • Foster a love for movement and track and field.
  • Develop basic movement skills: running, jumping, throwing, and coordination.
  • Build confidence and enjoyment in physical activity.

Key Components:

  • Physical Literacy: Fun activities focused on agility, balance, coordination, and speed, forming the foundation for future athletic skills.
  • Skill Exploration: Introduce track and field basics like sprints, relays, and jumping through simple, age-appropriate exercises.
  • Games and Play: Engage athletes with playful challenges and group activities that promote teamwork and positive social interactions.
  • Weekly Training Structure:

LTAD Alignment:

  • The program supports physical literacy and encourages skill development without pressure to specialize.
  • Activities are designed to build overall athleticism and enthusiasm for sports while keeping participation fun and engaging.

This plan provides U8 athletes with a solid foundation in track and field while emphasizing enjoyment and holistic development.

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U10 & U12 Summer training plan, Starts May 20, 2025 6:00-7:30 pm (Once or twice a week programs)

Open to both boys and girls

This program emphasizes physical literacy, skill development, and progressive training based on the Long-Term Athlete Development (LTAD) framework.

  • Physical Literacy: Focus on running, jumping, and throwing skills through fun and engaging activities to build coordination, balance, and agility.
  • Skill Development: Introduce basic techniques for sprints, hurdles, relays, long jump, and shot put, emphasizing proper mechanics and safety.
  • Progressive Training: Gradually increase intensity with age-appropriate drills and workouts tailored to young athletes.
  • Games & Challenges: Use playful exercises to encourage teamwork, motivation, and social development.
  • Weekly Structure: Warm-ups, skill practice, fitness exercises, and cool-downs for a holistic training experience.

The plan aligns with the FUNdamentals and Learn to Train stages of the LTAD model, aiming to foster enjoyment, teamwork, and a strong athletic foundation. The ultimate goal is to nurture a love for track and field while preparing young athletes for future success.

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U14 and older Summer training plan, Starts May 20, 2025 6:00-7:30 pm (Once, twice or three times a week programs)

Grit Athletics Summer Track and Field Program for U14 and Older (2025)

This program is designed to align with the Train to Train and Train to Compete stages of the Long-Term Athlete Development (LTAD) framework, focusing on refining skills, improving physical performance, and preparing athletes for competitive settings.

Program Goals:

  • Enhance technical proficiency in track and field events.
  • Develop strength, speed, endurance, and flexibility to support athletic performance.
  • Foster mental resilience, discipline, and a competitive mindset.

Key Components:

  1. Event-Specific Training:
  • Hurdles
  • Horizontal and high jump
  • Throws, shot put, javelin, discuss
  • Sprints
  1. Progressive Conditioning:
  2. Performance Metrics:
  3. Weekly Training Structure:
  4. Mental Skills Development:
  5. Competition Readiness:

LTAD Alignment:

  • For U14 athletes, this program builds advanced physical literacy and transitions athletes into structured training and competition.
  • For older athletes, the focus shifts to peak performance, optimizing training intensity, and achieving competitive goals.

This program aims to create well-rounded athletes who are prepared for both athletic and personal success.

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