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The #1 Reason Youth Athletes Burn Out - Cedar Park/Leander Athlete Training
We’ve all seen it: The kid who used to love their sport… suddenly dreads going to practice. The athlete who used to be competitive and...


The 3 Most Common Injuries in Youth Sports (And How to Prevent Them) - Cedar Park Athlete Training
As parents, nothing is more stressful than seeing your child sidelined by an injury. Whether they play baseball, soccer, football, swim,...


3 Signs Athletes Need to Start Lifting Weights - Cedar Park Athlete Training
As a parent, it’s not always easy to know when your child is ready to take that next step in their athletic development. You want to give...


Strength vs. Skill: What's Best for Athlete Development? - Cedar Park Athlete Training
As parents, we all want to give our kids every opportunity to succeed — whether it's making the team, standing out on the field, or...


Why All Sports Need Strength Training (Not Just Football) - Cedar Park Athlete Training
When most parents hear “strength training,” they picture football players moving heavy weights, grunting, and maxing out on bench press....


Why The Strongest Athletes Get Hurt Less - Cedar Park Athlete Training
As a parent, it’s tough to watch your child go down with an injury — especially one that could’ve been prevented. Whether it’s a sprained...


What Age Should Kids Start Strength Training? - Cedar Park/Leander Athlete Training
As youth sports become more competitive and kids start organized sports earlier than ever, one of the most common questions we get from...


Here's How Strength Training Levels the Playing Field for Cedar Park & Leander Athletes
If you're a parent of a young athlete, you've probably noticed it already. Club tryouts feel more intense. Teams are cutting players at...


How We Work Around Injuries in Training for Our Cedar Park Athletes
Injuries are an unfortunate reality in sports. Whether it’s a sprained ankle, shoulder irritation, or something more serious, every...


Why We Love Single-Leg Training for Our Cedar Park Athletes
When it comes to developing strong, powerful, and resilient athletes, single-leg training is one of the most underrated but impactful...


3 Of the Best Mobility Exercises for Youth Athletes - Cedar Park Athlete Training
Unlock Better Movement, Reduce Injuries, and Boost Performance When people think of youth athletic development, they often focus on...


Best At-Home Speed Workout for Youth Athletes - Cedar Park/Leander Athlete Training
Build Explosive Speed with Minimal Equipment At Barbell Coalition, we specialize in training Cedar Park & Leander athletes to improve...


Best At-Home Workout for Youth Athletes - Cedar Park Sports Performance Training
While at Barbell Coalition we specialize in providing a facility and training that takes Cedar Park youth athletes to the next level in...


The Qualities that Make an Elite Athlete - Cedar Park/Leander Athlete Training
Every athlete wants to be faster, stronger, and more explosive. But what actually separates the good from the great? While skill and...


What Makes a Successful Youth Athlete - Cedar Park Athlete Training
Every parent wants their child to succeed—not just in sports, but in life. And while talent might get an athlete noticed, it’s not what...


3 Exercises We Use to Build Powerful Athletes - Cedar Park Athlete Training
If there’s one trait that separates the good from the elite in sports, it’s power . Power is the ability to produce force quickly—whether...


Speed Starts with Strength: The Foundation of Fast Athletes - Cedar Park Athlete Training
One of the most common things we hear from parents and athletes is: "We need to work on speed." And we get it. Whether it’s getting off...


3 Core Training Exercises We Use with Our Cedar Park & Leander Athletes
At Barbell Coalition , we don’t just train abs—we train athletes . That means using core exercises that actually carry over to sport...


Why Building Muscle is Crucial for Youth Athletes - Cedar Park Athlete Training
If you're a parent in Cedar Park with a young athlete in your home, you’ve probably heard a lot of opinions about whether youth athletes...


How We Turn Average Athletes into Amazing Athletes - Cedar Park Athlete Training
At Barbell Coalition here in Cedar Park, we believe every athlete has the potential to be great with the proper training. Not just good....
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