Supporting Young Athletes: Strength, Growth and Motivation Made Simple

Supporting Young Athletes: Strength, Growth and Motivation Made Simple

A practical workshop on youth athletic development covering strength, growth, tracking progress, hypermobility, and keeping training fun.

By Active Health Clinics

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Location

Active Health Clinics Maidenhead

72 Saint Mark's Road Maidenhead SL6 6DW United Kingdom

About this event

  • Event lasts 1 hour
  • Free venue parking

Unlock the full potential of young athletes with practical strategies that work with – not against – growth, development, and motivation.

Join us for a dynamic and evidence-based workshop designed for coaches, parents, and professionals working with youth athletes. We'll explore how to train smarter, plan effectively around key developmental stages, and make strength and conditioning both effective and enjoyable.

What You’ll Learn:

✅ How to introduce and progress strength and conditioning safely

✅ Recognising and working with hypermobility in young athletes

✅ Planning around growth spurts and physical development

✅ Practical tips on regressions, progressions, and training variability

✅ How to track progress and keep training purposeful

✅ The psychology of fun – making sessions engaging and rewarding

Whether you’re working with beginners or talented young athletes already on a pathway, this workshop will help you design training that promotes long-term development, injury resilience, and athletic confidence.

Who Should Attend?

  • Youth coaches
  • Personal trainers
  • PE teachers
  • Physiotherapists and rehab professionals
  • Parents of sporty children
  • Anyone interested in safe and effective youth training

Meet Your Presenter: Nick Riding

Strength & Conditioning Coach

ASCC | MSc S&C | BSc Sports & Exercise Science

Meet Nick Riding, our dynamic Strength and Conditioning Coach, blending academic prowess with over a decade of experience in youth athletic development, university sports, and patient rehabilitation. Holding a BSc in Sport & Exercise Science, an MSc in Strength & Conditioning, and UKSCA Accreditation, Nick guides individuals from discomfort to peak performance.

In the sporting arena, Nick holds the 24hr Deadlift world record, is a former GB Start rowing athlete, has achieved a black belt in Japanese Ju-jitsu, and competed in BUCS Super Rugby for Leeds Beckett 1st team.

Nick excels in coaching athletes and patients of all levels to enhance their impact in sports. His expertise lies in refining technique, minimising injury risks, and optimising strength training outcomes. Nick also offers comprehensive testing services, including gait analysis, Vo2 max, and blood lactate assessments, providing detailed reports for tailored training interventions.

Book Your Spot - Just 16 Spaces Available!

Spaces are limited – reserve your ticket now to make sure you don’t miss out on this essential youth training event at Active Health Clinics in Maidenhead.

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Sep 16 · 19:00 GMT+1