Intermediate & Elite Training Classes: For Ages 12-18

The Intermediate and Elite training programs at T3 Performance help middle school and high school athletes take their games to the next level. Our coaches utilize research-backed training methods to support strength and power development for all athletes, from beginners to advanced.

  • In Intermediate (Ages 12-14), Middle School and early High School Athletes learn fundamental movements for long-term success. This is the age when many athletes develop motor patterns they’ll have throughout their lives. Therefore we train in a controlled group setting, with our staff of certified coaches monitoring form and providing feedback.

  • In Elite (Ages 15-18), we provide High School Athletes with the coaching they need to excel past their competition. This training program places an even greater emphasis on building strength, speed and power. Sessions are progressive for long-term development, and are catered to each individual athlete’s sports and needs.

The result is more ability, confidence and impact on the field or court of the sports they love.

We offer classes every day of the week, all year round. Whether your athlete’s goals are to build muscle and power in the off-season or to maintain their strength and mobility in-season, our coaching staff can tailor the training experience to meet their needs.

Athletes considering Intermediate or Elite can test the waters with a free one-on-one movement assessment led by one of our certified coaches. They will evaluate your athlete’s abilities and needs, and build a program customized for their specific sports and goals.

Start your athlete’s journey to greater success today. Schedule your free athlete assessment by completing the form below.

Our Athlete Training Program helps athletes…

Get Faster.

Learn to sprint more efficiently and improve your “flying 10” time. The result: You cover more ground more quickly.

Get Stronger.

Learn important lifting techniques under expert supervision. Build valuable lean muscle and become more durable.

Improve Overall Athleticism.

Become a more explosive, powerful athlete. Bolster your quickness and boost your vertical jump.

We’ve been sending our son to T3 since he was in 7th grade. The results have been just amazing. Early on, he gained strength, speed, and confidence. As a high school athlete, the performance and skill training from T3 has enabled him to compete so well that he is receiving college scholarship offers.
— Vince Thomson

What happens during T3’s Athlete Training Classes?

A training session for our Elite, Intermediate or Combined groups usually includes

  • Dynamic Warm-Up: Athletes prepare their bodies for performance through moves that activate muscles and improve mobility.

  • Speed Training: Class members engage in sprints and other high-performance speed and agility drills to help them move more economically.

  • Power Block: We train players to be more explosive through proven techniques.

  • Foundational Strength: Athletes perform strength lifts under supervision, with technique and form being first priority.

  • Athlete-Specific Modifications: We adapt sessions for individuals who are in-season or out-of-season depending on their sport or other goals.

Our daughter trains with Heather C. at T3 and we couldn’t be happier. She has provided her with the tools to be successful even outside of sports. it has been amazing to see how her confidence has grown.
— Lindsay Strauch

FAQs about Intermediate and Elite Athlete Training

  • Classes are 90 minutes long. The first 15-20 minutes are the dynamic warm-up. Speed training accounts for the second 15-20 minutes. Then we spend 15-20 minutes on our power block. We then invest the final 30 minutes or so into foundational strength.

  • We offer Intermediate, Elite or combined Athlete Training classes every day of the week, all year round.

    During the school year, we offer about 20 different options for classes per week, all conveniently scheduled outside of school hours. You can see all of those options right now. Just click here to see our current schedule.

    Additional class times become available during the summer.

    With our Unlimited Monthly Membership, an athlete can attend as many of these classes as they like, at whatever times work best.

  • Classes are led by our staff of qualified trainers — many of whom hold multiple degrees and/or certifications in fields related to weightlifting and exercise science. Several of our coaches are USA Weightlifting certified, and can help athletes learn Olympic lifts, which are proven to help athletes increase strength, power output, speed and vertical jump.

  • Yes, all training sessions can and will be modified as needed to meet an athlete’s needs. Each exercise can be made more or less challenging based on the individual’s ability or experience.

    Studies show that even young athletes who have not gone through puberty can lift safely with proper supervision and coaching and it will not stunt their growth. Younger athletes will gain better coordination, strength and motor patterns, while older athletes build lean muscle, speed and power.

  • We offer classes T3 athletes every day of the week, and members can attend as many classes as they’d like.

    We generally see athletes get results with as little as 2 training days per week. Therefore we recommend new athletes start by training 2-4 days per week, depending on their availability.

    For older athletes — especially those training to pursue an athlete career in college or beyond — we suggest training up to 3-4 days per week.

    We understand that athletes are often busy with practices or team lifting sessions, We take their weekly work load into account when individualizing training sessions, and help fill any gaps in their team’s training protocol.

  • You can access the complete suite of Athlete Training programs with one of our Unlimited Monthly Membership plans. Those plans range from $225 per month (with a 12-month membership) to $305 (with a 3-month membership).

    Once you’re a member, you can attend as many classes per week as you’d like, at whatever times work best for your schedule.

    Discounts are available for parents who participate in our Bootcamp or other training programs.

  • During an assessment, your athlete gets a free one-on-one, 60-minute session working with a member of our coaching staff.

    The coach will lead the athlete through a movement assessment, identifying abilities and areas of need.

    The coach will then present customized program options for their sport and goals.

    Parents of athletes are welcome to attend and ask questions.

    Athlete assessments are at no cost and no commitment.

  • We have other training options available for younger athletes. Please check out our Athlete 101 training program, which is designed for athletes ages 6-11.

  • Many college athletes call T3 home and return to train here during breaks from school. You can find more information about our college athlete training options here.

    Professional athletes can schedule a one-on-one evaluation with our training staff.

    If you’re a parent or lifelong athlete, you may be interested in our T3 Bootcamp training program.

  • Yes. In addition to our group athlete training packages, we also offer personal training for athletes and sport-specific skill training. Speak with one of our trainers or schedule an evaluation if interested.

 

T3 Athlete Training Success Stories

“Each trainer at T3 takes time to help athletes in their group, push them to be their best, and truly cares about their growth.”

-Molly Harrison, Volleyball, University of Cincinnati

I’ve been training at T3 for almost 7 years and they have been a huge component for my development in my professional career. The coaches take the time to work with you on an individual level and push you in the weight room to reach your goals.”

-Tim Gettinger, formerly New York Rangers organization, currently Detroit Red Wings organization.

“My favorite thing about T3 is their emphasis on in-season lifting. I think most young athletes, including myself, growing up do not understand the necessity of working out in-season especially as a one-sport athlete. I began to realize the importance of year-round lifting, especially in injury prevention and not losing strength/speed that I built in the off season — which can be easy to do when in season.”

-Sam Wiene, Soccer, University of Houston

“The trainers challenge you in the weight room, but also explain the benefits of what we are doing and how it will benefit us in the long run. They want to see you grow and be your best.”

-Peyton Rimko, Soccer, University of Kentucky