One Hour to Get Faster: Developing Youth Athletes When Their Schedule Is Already Full

Quick answer Most youth athletes in CST Sports Training at Cristini Athletics see us for one hour a week. In that hour, speed is built through sprint mechanics, strength, and power, but only if the athlete is recovered enough to do the work well. So I read each athlete before every session. Sometimes that means […]
A Six-Week Off-Season Program for Young Athletes

The Smart Way to Bridge the Gap Between Sports Seasons Soccer season is just a few weeks away. That might sound like plenty of time. But for young athletes, this is a valuable window to prepare—not wait. If your child has finished their last season and has a few weeks before they’re back on the […]
Why Off-Season Youth Strength & Conditioning Is the Most Important Investment You’ll Make in Your Young Athlete

The season is over. The uniform is washed. The equipment is in the garage.