Youth Strength & Conditioning Sessions

Why Youth Strength & Conditioning Matters

Kids today often fall into one of two extremes: unstructured activity with little guidance, or highly specialized sport with growing physical and mental pressure. What’s missing is a strong foundation—movement skills, body awareness, and confidence that supports both performance and well-being.

At Academy of Lions, our Youth Strength & Conditioning Program helps kids build that foundation in a safe, supportive, and structured environment—meeting them where they are and helping them grow from there.

Why our programming?

More Than Fitness—A Foundation for Life

We train the whole child: physical skills, social connection, and psychological resilience.

Physical

Build coordination, strength, and movement fundamentals with safe, age-appropriate progressions.

Social

Games, group challenges/training foster teamwork, communication, inclusion, and support.

Psychological

Breathing and reflection practices help kids manage stress, emotions, and confidence.

Led by an Expert You Can Trust - Meet Coach Saja

The program is led by Coach Saja (BKin, CSCS), a trauma-informed, strength & conditioning specialist with over a decade of coaching experience. Saja has worked with youth, varsity athletes, general population, and Olympic-pathway athletes—bringing deep expertise and genuine care to every session.

Her approach prioritizes safety, engagement, and progression, creating an environment where kids feel supported, capable, and confident.

Progression & Resilience (Age 7-13)

• Progressive strength & conditioning

• Foundational movement skills and technique

• Coordination, mobility, and body awareness

• Resilience, confidence, and self-awareness

• Sundays 10:00am–11:30am

Best for: kids looking to get stronger, move better, and build athletic capacity safely — no training background required.