PROGRAMS
FORGE FUTURES
SHAPE - SHARPEN - TRANSFORM
ATHLETIC DEVELOPMENT CLASSES
Unlocking Potential Through Youth Athletic Development Programming
Investing in youth athletic development programming is not just about honing skills; it's a commitment to shaping well-rounded individuals ready to face life's challenges. The importance of such programs extends beyond the sports field, instilling values, discipline, and habits crucial for holistic growth. Our mission is to guide athletes of all ages on this transformative journey, emphasizing the significance of discipline and habit formation as integral components of long-term athletic development.
Nurturing Potential at Every Age
In the realm of sports, the earlier an athlete begins their journey, the greater the potential for long-term success. Age-appropriate sport skill development opportunities lay the foundation for a lifelong love of physical activity. Young athletes, in their formative years, are like sponges, absorbing not just the technical aspects of a sport but also learning essential life skills. It's during these early stages that the seeds of discipline, teamwork, and resilience are sown, preparing them for a future of athletic achievement and personal triumphs.
Why Youth Athletic Development Matters:
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Physical and Mental Well-Being: Athletic development promotes physical fitness and mental resilience, contributing to overall well-being.
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Character Building: Discipline, teamwork, and perseverance are ingrained through sports and recreational experiences, shaping individuals with strong character traits.
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Lifelong Enjoyment: Exposure to age-appropriate sport skill development creates a positive association with physical activity, fostering a lifelong commitment to health and recreation.
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Competitive Edge: Early skill development provides a competitive edge, enabling athletes to stand out in their chosen sports as they progress through the years.
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Social Skills: Team sports enhance social skills, teaching young athletes the value of collaboration, communication, and camaraderie.
By prioritizing youth athletic development and offering age-appropriate skill development opportunities, we lay the groundwork for a future generation of well-rounded, disciplined, and successful individuals both on and off the field. Join us in this journey of transformation, where the importance of athletic development goes hand in hand with fostering a lifelong love for the joy of sports.
At Forge Athletics and Recreation we have programming for all ages to assist you or your youth athlete on their path to recreational or competitive enjoyment. See below for our current offerings for the Forge Futures program, targeting youth from ages 6-12.
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6-8 Years old
These athletic development classes will focus on maximizing a window of opportunity to relate movement with FUN, specifically, the FUNdamentals of athleticism! These fundamentals will be known to our coaches and athletes as the ABCS of movement which underpin athletic skills, The ABCS of our programming include:
Athletic Stance(s)
Balance
Coordination
Stability
Each class will be 45 minutes in length and will be high energy and up-tempo to keep our youth athletes engaged while emphasizing discipline through organized and structured programming.
Class Times:
6-8 YO:
Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday
4:45-5:30 PM
6:45-7:30 PM
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9-12 years old
These athletic development classes will focus on building upon the foundation of our ABCS of athleticism while maximizing our next window of opportunity to integrate these skills into our fundamental sport and athletic movement skills, This fundamental and athletic skill period will be known to our coaches and athletes as the Learning to Train (LTT) program. The framework of this programming will include age appropriate variations for the following:
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ABCS
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Strength (Bodyweight and Low Resistance)
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Power (Bodyweight and Low Complexity)
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Speed and Agility
Each class will be 45 minutes in length and will be high energy and up-tempo to keep our youth athletes engaged while emphasizing discipline through organized and structured programming.
Class Times:
9-12 YO:
Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday
5:45-6:30 PM
7:45-8:15 PM