Youth Development

Pure Speed Athlete

Multi-Sport Speed & Conditioning Program
Ages 7–9 + 10–13

Movement-first training designed to help young athletes run faster, move efficiently, and build conditioning that transfers to any sport.

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WHAT IS PURE SPEED ATHLETE

Program Overview

Build Speed Through Better Movement

Pure Speed Athlete is a movement-first performance program built to teach young athletes how to sprint properly, change direction efficiently, and develop conditioning that supports long-term athletic success.

This is not a hockey-only program. Speed mechanics, acceleration, deceleration, and conditioning are universal athletic skills. When taught correctly at a young age, they create a foundation that supports performance across all sports.

WHY SPEED TRAINING MATTERS

Speed Is Coached. Not Born.

Athlete Development

Without proper sprint and movement mechanics, young athletes often:

• Waste energy during play
• Move inefficiently under fatigue
• Increase their injury risk
• Hit performance plateaus early

Pure Speed Athlete prioritizes movement quality first, then layers speed, power, and conditioning on top of that foundation.

Athlete Development

Structured Coaching Every Session

Each session blends technical speed work with conditioning and athletic development.

Speed
Mechanics

Agility & Change of Direction

Each session is designed to maximize player growth and game readiness.

Each session is designed to maximize player growth and game readiness.

Sport Transfer Conditioning

Age-Appropriate Strength & Power

Reactive Light Training

Deceleration & Landing Control

Safe stopping mechanics and injury prevention

Decision-making speed and reaction training

Foundation strength for long-term development

Decision-making speed and reaction training

Athlete Fit

Designed For Developing Athletes

Pure Speed Athlete is ideal for:

• Ages 7–9 and 10–13
• Multi-sport athletes
• Athletes new to structured training
• Athletes looking to gain a speed advantage
• Parents who value safe, long-term development

THE SHIELD DIFFERENCE

Why SHIELD

Development Backed By Real Performance Experience

Pure Speed Athlete is built using SHIELD’s long-term athlete development model and is coached by performance professionals who work with youth, junior, and elite athletes.

✓ Technique-first coaching approach

✓ Progressive long-term development model

✓ Built by performance professionals working across multiple sports

Program Outcome

Build Speed The Right Way

Pure Speed Athlete helps create faster, more confident athletes who understand how to move efficiently, safely, and powerfully no matter which sport they play.

PROGRAM DETAILS

Pure Speed
Athlete FAQs

Everything you need to know about the Pure Speed Athlete program, training structure, and who it’s built for.

  • Pure Speed Athlete is designed for athletes ages 7–9 and 10–13. Athletes 14+ typically transition into SHIELD’s High Performance programs, where training intensity and sport-specific development increase.

  • No. Pure Speed Athlete is a multi-sport performance program. Speed, acceleration, deceleration, and conditioning are universal athletic skills that transfer to any sport including soccer, football, lacrosse, basketball, baseball, and more.

  • Yes. This program is designed to teach movement fundamentals first. Athletes are coached every rep to ensure safe progression and proper technique before speed and conditioning intensity increases.

  • Most conditioning programs focus on fatigue and volume. Pure Speed Athlete focuses on:

    • Movement mechanics first
    • Speed skill development
    • Safe deceleration and landing mechanics
    • Long-term athletic development

    This reduces injury risk and builds performance that lasts.

  • Sessions are structured to allow high coaching attention per athlete. This ensures technique corrections, safe progressions, and real development instead of group-only conditioning.

  • While no program can guarantee injury prevention, Pure Speed Athlete focuses heavily on:

    • Proper movement mechanics
    • Deceleration control
    • Landing mechanics
    • Strength foundations

    These are critical components in reducing common youth sport injury risks.

  • Most athletes show improvements in movement quality and confidence within weeks, with speed and conditioning improvements building progressively over the program.

  • Athletes should bring:

    • Indoor training shoes
    • Water bottle
    • Athletic clothing
    • Positive mindset and effort

  • Pure Speed Athlete is coached by performance professionals working with youth, junior, and elite athletes across multiple sports, following SHIELD’s long-term athlete development model.

Start Building Athletic Speed That Lasts

Give your athlete the movement foundation they need for long-term performance and confidence.

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