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.
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.
Schedule + Registration
May 4 - June 23, 2026
Ages 7–9 Years
Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday
6:00 PM
Saturday 8:45 AM
Ages 10–13 Years
Monday, Tuesday
7:00 PM
Wednesday, Thursday, Friday
6:00 PM
Saturday 9:45 AM
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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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 developmentThis reduces injury risk and builds performance that lasts.
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Sessions are structured to allow high coaching attention per athlete. This ensures technique corrections, safe progressions, and real development instead of group-only conditioning.
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While no program can guarantee injury prevention, Pure Speed Athlete focuses heavily on:
• Proper movement mechanics
• Deceleration control
• Landing mechanics
• Strength foundationsThese are critical components in reducing common youth sport injury risks.
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Most athletes show improvements in movement quality and confidence within weeks, with speed and conditioning improvements building progressively over the program.
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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.