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Youth Athlete Foundations

Vital Hill Performance

Field Sports, Multi-sport, Lacrosse, Soccer, Basketball, Football
Coach
Xavier Malik

If you’re ready to give your child the foundation they need to excel in sports and life, this program is the perfect starting point.

Over 4 weeks, your child will develop essential athletic abilities that deliver immediate results while laying the groundwork for more advanced training in the future.

What Your Child Will Gain:

✅ Increased Strength: Build the muscle needed to perform better and reduce the risk of injuries.

✅ Improved Speed and Agility: Move faster, change directions quicker, and enhance overall athleticism.

✅ Enhanced Coordination: Master body control for improved performance in every activity.

✅ Explosive Power: Unlock the ability to jump higher, run faster, and move with authority.

✅ Boosted Confidence: Build mental resilience and self-belief through progress in every session.

What You, the Parent, Will Gain:

✅ Peace of mind knowing your child is learning safe, effective movements and skills.

✅ Confidence that your child is setting a foundation for long-term athletic success.

✅ Assurance they’re building lifelong habits for health, fitness, and wellness.

The program requires minimal equipment, and while tools like a slant board or medicine ball can enhance results, we provide household alternatives to keep things simple and accessible.

After 4 weeks, your child will not only feel stronger and more capable but will be ready to step up to Part 2 of this youth athlete program series.

This isn’t just an introduction to sports performance training—it’s an investment in your child’s future.

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Laying the Groundwork for Success
This program is specifically crafted to build a solid foundation of strength, coordination, speed, and mental toughness. By focusing on these key areas, your youth athlete will gain the physical and mental tools to excel—not just in sports but in all areas of life.
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Build Confidence
Through consistent training, your child will develop strength, power, and resilience—both physically and mentally. Each session fosters self-belief and a sense of accomplishment that will serve them on and off the field.
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Learn From the Pro
This program draws on years of experience working with athletes to deliver a structured, results-driven approach. Your child will benefit from expert coaching that prioritizes proper technique, athletic development, and long-term success.
Features
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Programming 3 days per week
3 training sessions each week with warmups, and prep building into speed, power, strength, stability, mobility, and more.
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Exercise Demo Videos
Each movement is accompanied by a video I've personally filmed so that you're never guessing and know exactly what you need to be doing.
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Detailed, expert instruction
Beyond the sets and reps, each movement is accompanied by exact instructions/cues required to make sure you're getting the most out of each session.
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Delivered through TrainHeroic
Get access to my online coaching on the best training app available.
Equipment
Recommended
Medicine Ball // Slant Board
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Sample Week
Week 1 of 4-week program
Sunday
Week 1 Day 1

A

Catch and Toss Side Shuffle

1 x 20

B1

Bilateral Lateral Line Hops

2 x 5

B2

2 Foot Linear Line Hops

2 x 5

C1

Bilateral Forward Pogo Hops

1 x 8

C2

Bilateral Backwards Pogo Hops

1 x 8

D

Flying Sprint

4 x 1

E

Seated Vertical Jump

4 x 1

F

Bilateral Bounding Z Hops

2 x 6

G

Bodyweight Heel Elevated Squats

3 x 4

H

Bodyweight Bulgarian Split Squat

2 x 6

I

Spinning Hurdle Jump

1 x 4

Tuesday
Week 1 Day 3

A

Jump Rope Learning

1 x 5:00

B1

Wall Sprinter Stance Single Switch

1 x 6

B2

Seated Arm Pump

1 x 10

B3

A-Run

3 x 15

C

Ball Drop Sprint

5 x 1

D1

Kneeling MB Chest Pass

1 x 5

D2

Slow Motion Push-Up

2 x 5

E1

Deep Squat Vertical Jump

1 x 4

E2

B Stance Bodyweight Squat

2 x 10

F

Assisted Chin-Up

3 x 5

G

Lateral Mini-Hurdle to Broad Jump

2 x 6

Thursday
Week 1 Day 5

A1

Pickle Ball Quick Hand

1 x 50

A2

Bilateral Triangle Jumps

1 x 15

B1

Bilateral Forward Pogo Hops

1 x 10

B2

2 Foot Lateral Pogo Hops

1 x 20

C

Bilateral Broad Jumps with Pause

3 x 3

D

Overhead MB Toss

1 x 6

E

Curved Sprint

3 x 20

F

Lateral Hurdle Jumps to SL Double Contact to Skater Hops

1 x 4

G

Push-Ups

3 x 3

H

Reverse Lunge to Cossack Squat

3 x 4

I

Assisted Chin-Up

3 x 5

Coach
coach-avatar Xavier Malik

Xavier Malik is currently the owner and operator of Vital Hill Performance and the Director of Sports Performance for Creekside High School Lacrosse. He brings over 6 years of experience as a fitness professional specializing in sports performance and general fitness coaching. His expertise spans across field, court, and combat sports, and he holds CSPC, CPT, CNC, and ATG certifications.

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Take massive action now to elevate your child’s athletic potential over the next 4 weeks. Together, we’ll lay the foundation for a lifetime of health, fitness, and success.

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The Proof
verified-athlete-avatar Matthew Rausch

High School Lacrosse Player

Verified Athlete

"If it weren't for Coach Xavier I wouldn't be the athlete I am today."

verified-athlete-avatar Hunter Smith

High School Lacrosse Athlete

Verified Athlete

"I trust Xavier's leadership when it comes to becoming a better athlete."

verified-athlete-avatar Braxton Lee

High School Lacrosse Athlete

Verified Athlete

"Coach Xavier makes getting more athletic exciting, He's one of the best coaches I've ever had."

Youth Athlete Foundations