How to Develop Speed and Power in Youth Athletes: The Tip Top Athlete Method
- Tip Top Athlete
- May 4
- 2 min read
When it comes to athletic performance, speed and power are the foundation for success across all sports. Whether it’s sprinting down the field, exploding off the starting line, or out-jumping opponents, young athletes need these two qualities to stay competitive. At Tip Top Athlete, Utah’s top youth performance training center, we specialize in helping athletes build speed, strength, and confidence—the right way, and at the right age.
Why Speed and Power Matter for Young Athletes
Developing explosive speed and athletic power during childhood and adolescence is critical. These physical traits support:
Faster sprinting and quicker change of direction
Higher vertical jump and improved agility
Better coordination and fewer injuries
Greater confidence on and off the field
More importantly, youth athletes who train correctly lay a foundation for long-term athletic development and sustained performance at higher levels of competition.
Science-Backed Training with Tip Top Athlete
At Tip Top Athlete, we offer science-based youth speed training programs for athletes aged 6 to 18. Every session is designed by experienced coaches who understand how to train youth safely while maximizing results.
Our beginner program focuses on foundational movement skills, including:
Speed and agility drills for kids
Youth bodyweight strength exercises
Balance, coordination, and mobility
Fun, engaging games that teach athleticism
These sessions help young athletes move better, react faster, and build muscle memory—all in a positive and supportive environment.
For older athletes, our advanced speed and power development programs build on fundamentals and introduce high-intensity methods, including:
Sprint mechanics and acceleration drills
Resistance and strength training for teens
Plyometrics and vertical jump training
Sport-specific performance workouts
Whether your athlete plays football, basketball, soccer, baseball, or runs track, we tailor each program to maximize their sport performance.
Our expert staff is passionate about youth athletic development. Each coach brings experience, education, and energy to every session. What sets us apart?
Individualized training plans
Sport-specific coaching for all levels
A positive, motivating environment for growth
Coach Spotlight
Founder and Trainer of Tip Top Athlete. Nate is Utah Native and attended Southern Utah University, Snow College and ended at Weber State University earning his BIS with emphasis in Lifespan Nutrition, Health Science and Health Promotion. While in college he played football for Southern Utah University and Snow Junior College. Due to an injury he stopped playing football and switched to playing Rugby for Weber State University. This is where he found his passion in improving human performance. Learn more about our coaches
Join Utah County's Leading Youth Sports Training Center
Tip Top Athlete serves families in West Haven and Lehi, Utah and surrounding areas, with programs that develop well-rounded, high-performing youth athletes. If you’re looking for speed training for youth speed training, sports coaching, strength and conditioning for teens, or a safe place for kids to improve sports performance, you’ve found it.
Contact Us Today:
(801) 760-0924
Help Your Athlete Reach the Tip Top
Whether your child is just starting sports or preparing for varsity competition, we’ll help them become stronger, faster, and more confident. At Tip Top Athlete, we don’t just build athletes—we build futures.
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