Youth Diamond Development is a subscription-based online strength training program designed specifically for middle school baseball and softball athletes. This program delivers weekly workouts tailored to the unique demands of rotational sports, helping young athletes build strength, increase power, and enhance overall athleticism using only bands and bodyweight exercises. Developed by a team of experienced strength coaches and physical therapists, Youth Diamond Development combines expert knowledge, experience, and wisdom to provide a comprehensive program that focuses on improving movement patterns, reducing injury risk, and optimizing performance.
What makes this program unique is its sport-specific focus, addressing the unique physical demands of baseball and softball while incorporating injury prevention strategies that emphasize proper movement patterns to reinforce stability, mobility, and strength, keeping athletes healthy and protected. The program takes seasonal considerations into account, evolving throughout the year to align with the changing demands of the baseball and softball seasons. With progressive strength development, exercises are designed to ensure consistent growth in power and performance without the need for heavy equipment. The expert-driven approach, a collaborative effort between strength coaches and physical therapists, ensures a well-rounded program that balances strength, power, and injury resilience.
Whether your athlete is looking to improve their game or stay strong and injury-free throughout the season, Youth Diamond Development provides the perfect foundation for long-term success. Join now and start building the strength to take your game to the next level!
A1
Cat/Cow
2 x 8
A2
Isometric Hamstring Bridge
2 x 20
A3
Shoulder Angels
2 x 8
B1
Broad Jumps
2 x 4
B2
Crawl to Crab with Reach
2 x 4
C
Banded Good Mornings
3 x 10
D1
Kneeling Pull-Through
3 x 8
D2
Seated Lat Pulldown
3 x 8
E1
Half-Kneeling Face Pulls with Band
3 x 8
E2
Band Engaged 1-Leg Bridge
3 x 8
A1
Shin Box
2 x 8
A2
Child's Pose Reach, Roll, Lift
2 x 6
A3
Bodyweight Cossack Squats
2 x 8
B1
Snap Downs
1 x 6
B2
1-Leg Snap Down
1 x 3
B3
Snap Down to Vertical Jump
3 x 4
C1
Band Only Back Squat
3 x 8
C2
Bear Crawl with Shoulder Taps
3 x 6
D1
Eccentric Push-Ups
3 x 5 @ 5
D2
Prone Iso Flexion
3 x 20
E
Iso Cossack Squat
2 x 15
A1
Shin Box Folds
2 x 6
A2
Thread the Needle
2 x 6
A3
Groiner with Hip Lift
2 x 6
B1
Ice Skater with 2-Leg Land
2 x 5
B2
Banded Hip Hide
2 x 8
C
Band Only Reverse Lunge
3 x 8
D1
Half-Kneeling Horizontal Chop
3 x 8
D2
Forward to Reverse Lunge
3 x 10
D3
Prone Y, T, A's
3 x 4
E1
Banded Bicep Curls
3 x 10
E2
Tricep Press Down
3 x 10
I earned my degree in Exercise & Sports Science from Texas State University and have been coaching since 2012, working with thousands of athletes, including those in the NCAA, MLB, NFL, and AVP. I specialize in training rotational athletes, focusing on movement quality to enhance performance and reduce injury risk. Since 2015, I’ve owned and operated a performance facility in Texas.
Give your athlete the edge they need to excel with Youth Diamond Development. Our expert-designed workouts build strength, power, and resilience using band and bodyweight training. With seasonal programming, athletes stay prepared and protected year-round.
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