Is Your Child Ready for Fall Sports? - Cedar Park Athlete Training
- Ben Lustig
- Jul 14
- 2 min read
As fall sports approach, excitement builds—new teammates, fresh goals, and a clean slate.
But before the season starts, there’s one question every parent should ask:
“Is my child actually ready to perform—and stay healthy—for the season ahead?”
It’s easy to assume that practice will take care of everything.
But the truth is, the foundation for a successful fall season is built long before the first official team practice.
And unfortunately, many young athletes start the season underprepared, which leads to:
Early-season injuries
Poor performance
Lower confidence
Burnout before playoffs even arrive
So how do you know if your child is actually ready?
4 Signs Your Athlete Might Not Be Ready for Fall Sports
1. They’ve Been Inactive Over Summer
If your child took most of the summer off—or only played casually—they may not have the conditioning, strength, or movement capacity to jump straight into practices.
2. They’re Still Sore After Light Activity
If playing a pickup game or going for a run leaves them unusually sore or tired, that’s a red flag.
It means their body isn’t ready for the daily physical demands of team practices and games.
3. They Struggle with Confidence
A lack of physical prep often affects mindset. If they seem nervous, hesitant, or uncertain about their role, it might be tied to how they feel in their body.
4. They’ve Had Past Injuries
If they’ve had ankle, knee, or shoulder injuries in past seasons and haven’t done targeted training to address those issues, their risk of reinjury is much higher.
The Best Way to Prepare? Start Before the Season Starts
Preparation doesn’t mean doing more drills at home or running endless laps. It means:
Building strength to handle physical contact and movement demands
Improving mobility to reduce injury risk
Sharpening speed & agility so they’re competitive from Day 1
Boosting conditioning so they don’t gas out mid-practice
Fall sports require a combination of power, endurance, and control—and most young athletes won’t develop that just by showing up to team practices.
What Smart Parents Do Differently
Smart parents don’t wait for the season to expose their child’s weaknesses—they help their athlete train now so they can thrive during the season.
That’s where a structured strength & conditioning program makes all the difference.
Through our athlete training program here at Barbell Coalition in Cedar Park, we:
Assess your athlete’s current readiness
Design a plan tailored to their sport
Build the physical tools they need to perform at their best
Set them up for a confident, injury-free season
Cedar Park Parents: We Guarantee Our Training Will Make Your Child a Better Athlete
If you want to give your child the best shot at a strong, healthy, and confident season, now is the time to prepare—not after the first practice.
And we guarantee we can make your child a better athlete for the fall season.
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