Youth Performance - Empower Fitness Gym Personal Trainer Durham

Youth Athlete
Performance Development

Strong. Fast. Focused. Expert coaching that builds the speed, strength, power, and resilience young athletes and humans need to compete with confidence both on and off the field.

Strong. Fast. Focused.

Every Empower Performance coach is a credentialed performance specialist with real experience developing middle and high school athletes. We don’t just run kids through workouts. We build athletes through proven assessment, progression, and accountability.

Strength

Progressive resistance training that builds the foundation every athlete needs to stay durable and powerful.

Speed

Acceleration, top-end velocity, and change of direction coaching that translates directly to the field.

Resilience

Movement mechanics, injury prevention, and mental toughness so athletes show up confident, season after season.

Built for
Young Champions.

Our youth performance program develops well-rounded athletes by combining the physical tools, mental resilience, and competitive confidence young athletes need to excel at any sport.

Speed, agility, and power development for all sports
Age-appropriate programming for safe athletic growth
Injury prevention and movement mechanics coaching
Building foundational strength through progressive, sport-appropriate resistance training
Explosive movement development through plyometric training
Progress tracking aligned with athletic season goals

Free Comprehensive Youth Athlete Evaluation

Whether you’re chasing a healthier life or a championship, Empower exists to coach you to your next level, with personalized programming, expert coaches, and an open, inclusive community that has your back.

12-Week Programs to Get Started

After your free evaluation, we’ll match your athlete with the right program. Investment ranges from $109 – $399 per month, with our Premier plan including private coaching sessions plus unlimited group performance classes.

MOST POPULAR

Premier
Coaching Plan

Private coaching sessions + unlimited youth performance classes, monthly speed testing, and a full athlete profile.

BEST TO START

12-Week
Empower Academy

Our flagship 12-week kickoff — structured to build measurable speed, strength, and confidence in one focused block.

STAY CONSISTENT

Ongoing Memberships

Year-round plans for athletes ready to keep developing — from foundational classes up to total-access coaching.

Inside Our Youth
Athlete Development Classes

Acceleration & Linear Speed

Explosive first-step acceleration and top-end linear speed. Athletes train powerful starts, efficient sprint mechanics, and smooth transitions into upright sprinting. Sessions include dynamic warm-up, sprint prep, acceleration and max velocity work, and a complementary strength finisher.

Change of Direction

Braking, cutting, and re-acceleration skills essential for field and court sports. Athletes learn to decelerate under control, create angles, and explode out of cuts. Finishes with unilateral strength and eccentric control work to reduce injury risk.

Strength & Power

The foundation that drives all athletic performance — force production, stability, and explosiveness. Age-appropriate progressions through primary and secondary lifts, plus a power-focused finisher to translate strength into sport-specific explosiveness.

Foundations

Built for younger athletes, beginners, or those not yet in organized sports. Develops coordination, balance, body control, and proper lifting technique in a supportive environment that builds physical skills and self-confidence.