Velo Vault Sports Performance

When I (Coach Austin) started training, all I did was guess. Spin my wheels, copy what others did, etc.

It took me nearly a decade to feel confident in what I was doing training wise because I refused to ask for help until I reached a certain point. When I did, that’s when the learning really started.

These kids that are 14 now are going to perform even crazier feats of athleticism than the generation before. Many are insisting that we are near the peak of human performance, and I’d like to throw my two cents and say we’re not even close.

Training can be perceived as boring, monotonous, etc. but overcoming a difficult task will always fire me up. Getting under something that could hurt or kill you and coming out on the other side unscathed.

We have literal 11 year olds doing textbook weight room movements, competing, having fun, walking on their hands, swinging on bars, etc. all of the play and resources necessary to set them so far ahead of the next wave above them.

It’s an honor and a privilege to work with these kids (even though I have high expectations for them during training that shows as tough love). I’m jealous every single day I show up to work and see these literal children deadlifting 300lbs, benching more than some of my college players did when I got them, and just doing really athletic things to back it.

Sprint times get faster every week. Kids are gaining weight. Kids are hitting baseballs harder and farther. I’m doing none of that. They come in and show interest and deposit really quality work that I am extremely grateful for.

Keep showing up. You never know what could happen.