Youth Athlete Training in Langley
Ages 10 to 18
Kenaz Training offers youth athlete training in Langley for competitive athletes ages 10 to 18. We teach your athlete how to move well, get stronger safely, and build the kind of athleticism that transfers to any sport, without beating up their body in the process. You get a private facility, registered kinesiologists and strength coaches, and a coaching approach designed around where your athlete actually is right now.
Whether your child is coming back from an injury or getting ready for tryouts, we bridge the gap between rehab, performance, and sport.
Our Approach to Youth Athlete Training in Langley
Every program is built so they can perform better, recover properly, and stay healthy over the long haul.
Maximizing Performance
Speed, strength, power, and coordination built on proper technique. Whether your athlete is trying to make a rep team, earn a starting spot, or simply get noticeably better at their sport, we build a plan that gets them there. And we build it around their sport, not a generic athlete template.
Facilitating Recovery
Kids train hard and play hard. Most of them don't know how to recover properly, and most parents don't either. We teach your athlete how to manage training load, sleep better, and use mobility work to stay fresh between practices and games. The athlete who recovers well is the one who keeps improving when others start breaking down.
Injury Prevention
Growing bodies are more vulnerable than most parents realize. We strengthen the muscles, tendons, and movement patterns that protect against ACL tears, shoulder injuries, and overuse injuries before they happen. We catch imbalances early and correct them before they become real problems.
Who Is Youth Athlete Training in Langley For?
If any of these sound like your kid, this program is built for them.
They play rep or club-level sport and need structured off-field training to gain an edge.
They are new to training and you want them to learn proper technique and body awareness first.
They play multiple sports and need well-rounded athletic development that transfers across all of them.
They deal with recurring knee, back, or shoulder pain and you want to find the root cause, not just manage it until the next flare-up.
They are recovering from a sports injury and need a supervised return-to-sport program with a registered kinesiologist.
You want your child with registered kinesiologists and certified coaches in a private facility. Not unsupervised at a commercial gym copying exercises off social media.
Want a Plan Built Around Your Kid?
Every athlete is different. Book a free consult and we will assess your child, talk through their sport and goals, and map out a program built specifically for them.
Book Your FREE ConsultWhy Off-Field Training Makes the Difference
Success in sport doesn't come only from practices and games. The athletes who separate themselves are the ones doing the right kind of work in between. Not just more reps, but proper movement patterns, strength built from the ground up, and learning how to recover so they can keep training at a high level all season long, especially for youth athletes in Langley competing at higher levels.
- Build proper movement patterns before bad habits get ingrained
- Strengthen foundational muscles that practices and games don't develop
- Improve speed, power, and coordination with coaching that carries over to every sport
- Learn how to recover between sessions so they keep improving instead of breaking down
- Reduce injury risk as training demands increase with age and competition level
What Our Youth Athlete Program Covers
We teach your kid how to move well, get stronger safely, and build the kind of athleticism that transfers to any sport. Here are the five areas we focus on.
Strength and Power
Bodyweight, free weights, bands, and med balls. We progress loads only when technique is solid. Real strength that shows up on the field, not just in the gym.
Speed and Agility
Sprint mechanics, acceleration drills, and change-of-direction work. Your child learns to move faster, cut sharper, and react quicker. Skills that show up every game.
Technique and Skill Foundation
Before we add load, we build movement competency: squat, hinge, push, pull, lunge, and rotation. This foundation keeps your child safe and makes every future exercise more effective.
Mobility and Movement Quality
Growing bodies need targeted mobility work. We address restrictions in the hips, ankles, and shoulders to maintain range of motion and reduce injury risk as training load increases.
Endurance and Conditioning
Intervals, circuits, and drills tailored to your child's sport so they perform at a high level from the first whistle to the last. Built around their sport, not a generic fitness template.
How Training Works
Getting started is simple. Here is how to go from curious to training.
1. Book Your FREE Consult
Choose a time that works for you. We will sit down with you and your athlete, talk through their sport, goals, schedule, and injury history, and answer any questions you have about how we work.
2. Come In for an Athlete Assessment
Your child does a structured movement assessment so we can see how they actually move: strength, mobility, coordination, and sport-specific demands. This gives us the baseline we need to coach them safely and effectively.
3. Start Training on a Consistent Schedule
We agree on how many days per week make sense around school and sport, then your athlete starts working their plan with their coach. From there we track progress, keep you in the loop, and adjust as they grow.
What Your First Month Looks Like
Here is what most families can expect in the first four weeks of training.
Week 1 – Assessment and Game Plan
You and your athlete meet with a coach for a full consult and movement assessment. We look at strength, mobility, coordination, and how they actually move for their sport. We talk through goals, schedule, and any injury history, then build a plan around where they are right now.
Weeks 1–2 – Learning the Foundations
Your athlete learns proper technique on the main movements and gets used to the training environment. We start with loads and drills that are safe and manageable so they leave feeling successful, not crushed. Most parents notice they are more confident in the gym and less nervous about lifting weights by the end of this phase.
Weeks 3–4 – Strength, Speed, and Confidence
With the basics in place, we gradually increase difficulty. Your athlete starts to feel stronger, more explosive, and more coordinated. You will often hear them talk about feeling quicker on the field or more stable in contact. We check in with you and adjust based on school, practice, and game schedules.
After Month 1 – Season-Ready Plan
From here we shift into an ongoing rhythm that fits their season. In-season training focuses on staying healthy and sharp. Off-season training pushes strength, speed, and power. You always know what the focus is and why.
Program Highlights
Designed to Be Fun
Training should be something your child looks forward to. Our sessions mix variety, challenges, and an encouraging atmosphere that keeps young athletes engaged. When training is enjoyable, athletes stay consistent. And consistency drives results.
Online and Hybrid Options
Can't always make it in? We offer online and hybrid options. Your child gets a programmed plan they can follow at home or at school, with video demos and regular coach check-ins through our training app. The app tracks workouts, nutrition, and progress, and lets their coach check in daily so they're never just left to figure it out on their own. Train in-person when you can, follow the online program when you can't.
What Youth Athletes Can Expect
Parents and athletes consistently tell us they see real improvements in these areas.
- Increased Speed and Agility. Faster movement, sharper cuts, and quicker reactions in game situations. The kind of improvement coaches notice.
- Greater Strength and Power. Harder shots, faster sprints, stronger tackles. Strength that shows up when it matters, not just in the gym.
- Improved Confidence. As your child gets stronger and sees measurable progress, their confidence grows. On the field and off it.
- Reduced Injury Risk. Stronger muscles and better movement patterns lower the chance of the common youth sport injuries that cut seasons short.
- Better Movement Quality. Improved coordination, balance, and body control that transfers across every sport they play.
- Faster Recovery. Your child learns to take care of their body and maintain performance throughout their season, not just at the start of it.
- A Real Relationship with Training. Our athletes build a positive relationship with fitness that lasts well beyond their competitive years. That is the part that matters most long-term.
What Parents & Athletes Say
Real Google reviews from families who train with us.
“This incredible facility has provided me with the best opportunity to achieve my Canadian Football League goals.”
“Kim has always gone above and beyond to help me succeed.”
Since starting strength training with Coach Jon, we saw a noticeable difference in our son's performance on the soccer field — he became more explosive, confident, and physically strong during games.
My 15-year-old son has experienced significant improvements in strength, mobility, and overall athleticism. Jon's high-energy, motivational demeanor makes each session both challenging and enjoyable.
The technical and strength development has been incredible. Jon teaches everything from good nutrition habits to proper form. I've just added my other son to Jon's training as well.
My son was trained by Jon Thompson — there was marked improvement on strength, coordination, explosiveness and fitness. Jon is able to connect on a different level and really inspires the student!
Jon is a great motivator and pushes Mateo to the max. Mateo looks forward to his training sessions and I have noticed that he has more confidence in himself.
I've seen improvement both physically and mentally. I have been doing strength training oriented to my sport, soccer, and I've gained muscle mass, gotten stronger on the ball, and more explosive.
Jon has made me feel stronger on the ball, quicker and a better athlete. He's helped make me more confident in myself.
I have really enjoyed training with Jon. He has taught me how to properly use gym equipment and I've noticed my strength when shooting and protecting the ball has improved.
Want to know what to look for when choosing a trainer for your child?
Read: How to Choose a Personal Trainer in Langley
What You Can Expect Working With Us
- No pressure. The free consult is a conversation. We ask about your child's sport, goals, schedule, and injury history, and we explain how we work. If we are not the right fit, we will tell you that.
- Safety first, always. Sessions are supervised by registered kinesiologists and certified strength coaches. We only add load when technique is solid, and we design around growth plates, past injuries, and practice volume.
- A program built around your athlete, not a template. Age, training age, sport, position, and competition level all shape the plan. A 12-year-old new to the gym does not train like a 17-year-old chasing a university roster spot.
- Clear communication with parents. You know what we are working on, how your child is progressing, and what to expect next. We welcome questions and keep you in the loop, not on the sidelines.
- Adjustments when life happens. Exams, tournaments, injuries, and travel all affect training. We adapt the plan so your athlete keeps progressing without burning out or breaking down.
- Support between sessions. For athletes on hybrid or online plans, the training app shows their workouts, tracks progress, and lets them message their coach so they are never guessing on their own.
If your athlete ever feels unsure, sore in the wrong way, or like something is not working, we want to hear about it. Our job is to keep them progressing safely and confidently, not to push through red flags.
Related Services
Athletes who train here often combine services. These are the most common pairings:
- Performance Training: sport-specific strength, speed, and conditioning for athletes pushing to the next level
- Injury Prevention: address movement patterns that lead to injury before they sideline a season
- Personal Training: one-on-one coaching for athletes who want focused, individualized programming outside team practice
- Injury Rehabilitation: structured recovery and return-to-sport programming after injury or surgery
- Nutrition Coaching: fuelling and recovery strategies built around the demands of competitive sport
- Online Coaching: remote programming and coaching for athletes who travel for competition or train in multiple locations
Ready to Help Your Athlete Reach Their Potential?
Book a free consult. We'll talk about your child's sport, their goals, and where they are right now. You'll both leave with a clear picture of what the right program looks like and what's realistic to expect. No pressure. And if we're not the right fit, we'll point you toward someone who is.
Frequently Asked Questions About Youth Athlete Training
Common questions from parents about our youth training programs.
Yes, when it is supervised and properly programmed. Current research shows that strength training is safe for kids and teens when it focuses on good technique, appropriate loads, and gradual progress. Our sessions are led by registered kinesiologists and certified strength coaches who specialize in youth athletes. We focus on movement quality first, then strength, so your child builds a strong, resilient body rather than maxing out for the sake of it.
Most athletes start formal strength training with us between ages 10 and 18. Younger athletes focus more on bodyweight strength, coordination, and movement skills, while older teens may progress to heavier resistance as they are ready. The more important factor is not age, but maturity and ability to follow coaching. We use the consult and assessment to decide what is appropriate for your child right now.
If your child has been cleared by their doctor or physiotherapist to resume activity, we can build a supervised return-to-sport plan. We work with athletes coming back from sprains, strains, fractures, and overuse issues, and we design around what their healthcare team has recommended. If they have not been cleared yet, we will ask you to start there first and can coordinate with their provider so everyone is on the same page.
We build training around school, practices, and games. Many youth athletes train with us 1 to 3 times per week, depending on their season and goals. We will discuss your family's schedule at the consult, recommend a plan that is realistic, and then lock in regular time slots. When seasons change or school gets busy, we adjust the schedule and the plan so training stays doable.
Cost depends on the format you choose and how often your athlete trains each week. We will go over all options and what they include during the free consult, and we will only recommend a plan that makes sense for your goals and budget. There is no pressure to decide on the spot.
Yes. While all youth athletes need strong fundamentals, we customize each program to the demands of their sport and, when helpful, their position. That includes the types of movements we train, the conditioning we use, and how we phase training around the competition calendar. A soccer midfielder, a hockey defenseman, and a water polo goalie will not have the exact same program.
The first session is about getting comfortable and learning how we work. We review key parts of their assessment, teach proper technique on the main movements, and walk them through the warm-up and a short introductory workout. Loads are light to moderate and we move at a pace that lets them ask questions and build confidence. They should leave feeling challenged but successful, not exhausted or overwhelmed.
Almost all of our youth athletes train one-on-one with a coach. That gives us the most flexibility to adjust around injuries, growth spurts, school, and sport demands. In some cases we may offer 2-on-1 sessions for siblings or teammates at a similar level who want to train together, but we do not run large groups. At your consult we will recommend what makes the most sense for your athlete, but by default you can expect 1-on-1 coaching.
Youth Athlete Training in Langley, BC
Kenaz Training is located at Unit 109, 9295 198 St, Langley, BC V1M 3J9. Our private facility is fully equipped for youth athletes to train under expert supervision.
We work with young athletes from across the Fraser Valley. Most families come to us from Langley, Surrey, Abbotsford, Maple Ridge, White Rock, Cloverdale, Walnut Grove, Willoughby, Murrayville, Aldergrove, Fort Langley, Brookswood, Delta, and Pitt Meadows.