Elite Junior Athletes
Sport specialisation, competitive preparation, individual development plans, bi-weekly psychology and nutrition.
Between 11 and 14, the general athlete becomes a specialist. Bodies are ready for real training loads, and the athletics foundation built in earlier years now points toward one or two disciplines an athlete genuinely loves and shows promise in.
Elite Junior is built around that shift — a focused one or two-sport programme, age-safe strength and conditioning, sports psychology, and an individual development plan that maps exactly where each athlete is and where they are going next.
Specialisation begins here.
Between 11 and 14, the general athlete becomes a specialist. Bodies are ready for real training loads, and the athletics foundation built in earlier years now points toward one or two disciplines an athlete genuinely loves and shows promise in.
Elite Junior is built around that shift — a focused one or two-sport programme, age-safe strength and conditioning, sports psychology, and an individual development plan that maps exactly where each athlete is and where they are going next.
Train five days.
Choose the morning or evening squad to suit school hours. All Elite Junior training runs in small groups so every athlete gets individual coaching attention.
The full development stack.
Deep, deliberate practice in one or two chosen sports — technique, tactics, and event-specific skill built through the training week.
Age-appropriate strength, speed, and mobility work designed for growing bodies, prioritising safe technique over heavy load.
Bi-weekly sessions on focus, confidence, and handling competitive pressure — the mental side that separates good from great.
Practical fuelling guidance for training and growth, with simple habits families can build into everyday meals.
Structured race-day and event routines, tapering, and support to register and compete through the season.
Data-tracked progress feeding a living Individual Development Plan reviewed with athlete and parents every month.
Everything, in one program.
Train around your life.
Contact VHR Sports.
Message us about Elite Junior Athletes — batch timings, what a typical session looks like, whether it suits your athlete, and fees. Ask a question and a coach replies the same day.
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We never rush it. Over the first weeks the coach observes your child across events, reviews their athletics background and physical profile, and talks with you and the athlete about what they enjoy. From that we recommend one or two sports to focus on — and the plan can be adjusted as they grow.
Most Elite Junior athletes take part in several competitions across the season — typically four or more, depending on the sport, the calendar, and the athlete's readiness. We handle registration support and prepare each athlete specifically for the events they enter.
Yes — when it's done properly. Our strength and conditioning for 11–14 year-olds is age-appropriate and technique-first: bodyweight, mobility, and lighter loads with careful supervision. The goal is safe movement quality and injury prevention, not lifting heavy.
Start with a free session.
Book a free 45-minute trial class. No commitment, no fee — just show up and experience the VHR difference.