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Developmental.

Ages 9–12 · Track 02 of 03

The stage at which speed, strength, and skill are built through structured progressions, and lasting training habits are formed.

Developmental track athletes training

Session · Developmental

The Standard

Developmental athletes have a foundation of movement. This track teaches them to use it: to accelerate, to run fast with sound mechanics, and to train with the discipline of a serious athlete.

Who It Is For

  • 01Athletes ages 9 to 12
  • 02Athletes ready for structured technique and progressions
  • 03New athletes and those advancing from Foundational

What Athletes Develop

Coached in every session.

01

Sprint Mechanics

Posture, arm action, and foot strike, taught and corrected every session.

02

Acceleration & Speed

Starts, drive phase, and top-end speed, built in progressions.

03

Strength & Power

Age-appropriate strength, jumping, and landing that build capacity safely.

04

Character

Effort, coachability, and discipline, coached and rated each term.

How Progress Is Measured

Measured three times every term.

Week 1 · Baseline

Week 4 · Midpoint

Progress Report

Week 8 · Final

End-of-Term Report

The Five Tests

30m Acceleration

Explosive start through the drive phase.

60m Top-End Speed

Maximum velocity held at full run.

Standing Broad Jump

Explosive lower-body power.

800m Aerobic Test

Aerobic capacity and pacing.

Mechanics Form Score

Technical quality of sprint movement.

Results are compared only with the athlete's own previous results, and reported in writing in the Family Portal.

View the Assessment Protocol →

The Pathway

Three tracks. One progression.

Athletes advance to the Performance track as they reach age 13, or earlier when their results and readiness show they are prepared.

Training Volume

One curriculum. Three weekly volumes.

Essential Access

$350

1 training day per week

  • Your choice of Tuesday, Wednesday, or Saturday
  • The full Foundry curriculum for your athlete's track
  • Formal assessments in Weeks 1, 4, and 8, with written progress reports
  • The Athlete Record and Awards Ceremony eligibility

Founding rate · Per 8-week term

Recommended

Extended Access

$550

2 training days per week

  • Twice the weekly coaching volume
  • Greater repetition of technical skills
  • More coach feedback between assessments

Founding rate · Per 8-week term

Full Access

$800

3 training days per week

  • Every training day, Tuesday, Wednesday, and Saturday
  • The Saturday Leadership Circle every week
  • The highest coaching volume and continuity

Founding rate · Per 8-week term

The Leadership Circle is held every Saturday. Essential and Extended families who include Saturday among their training days attend it as well.

Begin with an evaluation.

Complimentary during the founding year.