Junior Athlete Pathway
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Level up your sport at Athlete 1st
Build safe & strong habits within the gym environment you can take anywhere in the future!
Return to competing in your sport and get back to full fitness faster than ever!
Are you eager to see your child excel in sports while developing essential life skills?
Our Future Athlete Pathway guides your child on the way to reach their full potential. Our gym plan offers a tailored approach to training, led by expert coaches who specialize in young athlete development. Each aspect, from personalized workouts to mental conditioning and injury prevention, is meticulously crafted to maximize your child's potential.
Bespoke program that follows our syllabus, guided by our high level coaches, within a state-of-the-art facility. Each child in working towards pre-set goals within our framework and parents receive half-termly reports on their progress.
Summer Term Dates 2024
Our Athletes
Caitlin Polley
-- Hockey --
Caitlin Polley -- Hockey --
“From age 13, Athlete 1st kept me injury free during my school career and was vital in helping me when I went off to Uni in 2020.
They really helped me understand how to be safe in a new gym environment and when to give myself a rest day to recover.
This gave me a 'Jump-Start' ahead of others in my squad, through the teaching of proper technique and a solid foundation of movement, strength, power and mobility.
Without the years of training with Athlete 1st, I would not of been able to transition as smoothly into University Performance Sport.
Returning to Athlete 1st is always a pleasure when I'm home from University!”
Ollie Davies
-- Rugby --
Ollie Davies -- Rugby --
“Ollie Davies has been developing his S&C with Athlete 1st since Primary School. This has prepared him on a physical and mental journey to become the best he can be at his chosen sport, Rugby.
Ollie worked one on one as well as in a group led by Sam and Liam, attending half term camps, weeknights, and morning sessions before School. All training sessions carefully consulted and orchestrated around studies, team trainings with School, Macclesfield RUFC and Sales Sharks Academy.
Ollie was never, at any stage, overloaded with regards training or compromised his preparation for match day performances. The Weekday breakfast club sessions reflected their commitment, recognition of the benefit and enjoyment the boys got from the training.
Without question, the process of how to train properly with expert guidance from Athlete 1st has set Ollie up for life and has also contributed to the mental approach required to success in his sport as well as injury prevention and rehabilitation. Ollie at the end of the 2022/23 Season was achieving 9.85 meters per second as a 16-year-old.”
Morgan Bollan
-- Golf --
Morgan Bollan -- Golf --
“I’ve been at Athlete’s 1st for 2 years and love the sessions Liam and Sam put together. Focusing on specific exercises to strengthen my body and reduce possible injuries as I grow and develop my golf swing!
Since I’ve been at Athlete 1st, my handicap has reduced from over 20 down to 4.5 currently! Athlete’s 1st has been a big part of helping me progress my golf and I can’t wait to keep improving.”
Charlie Ward
-- Golf --
Charlie Ward -- Golf --
Our bespoke pathway provides the perfect environment for you to invest in your child’s future, giving them the foundations, not only in the gym, but also allowing them to develop their confidence, teamwork skills, understanding how to train and work independently resulting in a well-poised athlete, regardless of the level they play at!
Beyond physical fitness, the ‘Future Athlete Pathway’ build traits crucial for success anywhere – discipline, confidence, teamwork, and perseverance. We're not just looking to build athletes; we're shaping them to become better individuals first.
FAQs
When do the session run?
Sessions run very similar to school terms.
Sept. - Dec, Jan - Mar, Apr - Jul.
Each term is 11 weeks with a break for half-term in the middle of that.
Do you offer a referral discount?
We do! You will receive a 10% discount if you refer a friend or family member over to us, who joins ‘The Future Athlete Pathway’
What if I miss a session?
We understand that school calendars are ever-changing. Therefore if you miss a session, you can catch up in a session another day, or you can catch up over the holidays.
Do you have anymore questions?
Message us on Instagram or email liam@athlete1st.co.uk and we will get back to you as soon as we can.
I don’t play a sport. Can I still sign up?
Of course! We have had quite a few kids that don’t play sport come to the gym. Many whom have found their passion here, not only getting stronger, but also increasing their confidence and making new friends along the way.
Meet our Coaches
Liam Colbon
Founder & Head Coach
Liam coaches the year 9-13 groups, focusing on sport specific, whether that is speed, strength, power or mobility
He also takes the running & speed specific groups within the gym. He looks at running technique, acceleration, deceleration & top speed.
Sam Bailey
Assistant Coach & Sport Scientist
Sam take the year 6-8 groups, building strong foundations and creating a all-round athlete, ready to play any and every sport.
He also runs the ‘Athlete Testing’ here at Athlete 1st. Within the ‘Golf Performance Plan’, he will look at lower & upper body power, strength, mobility & identifying any asymmetries.