Female athlete performing a barbell back squat during girls strength training with Coach Jo

YOUTH SPORTS PERFORMANCE

GIRLS STRENGTH TRAINING

Strong Girls. Strong Athletes.

Strength training designed for middle and high school girls who want to get stronger, move better, and build confidence in the weight room.

Whether your athlete plays soccer, volleyball, basketball, softball, runs track, or simply wants to become stronger, this class teaches girls how to strength train correctly in a positive, supportive environment.

FIND A CLASS

Classes from $60/athlete

WHAT WE TRAIN

Strength. Power. Stability. Confidence.

Athletes learn proper technique and progressions for foundational strength movements while developing the physical qualities that support athletic performance.

Lower & Upper Body Strength

Foundational strength across the whole body.

Core Strength & Stability

A strong base that supports every athletic movement.

Single-Leg Strength

Balance, control, and sport-ready stability.

Squat, Hinge, Push & Pull Technique

Proper technique and progressions for foundational lifts.

Jumping & Landing Mechanics

Jump higher, land safer, protect your joints.

Athletic Power Development

Turn strength into explosive, game-ready power.

Age-Appropriate Resistance Training

Safe, smart loading matched to each athlete's development.

Proper Weight Room Technique

Confidence and competence with real weight room skills.

NO EXPERIENCE NECESSARY.

Exercises are coached and modified based on each athlete's training experience, ability, and current strength level.

WHY STRENGTH TRAINING FOR GIRLS?

Girls Deserve to Learn How to Be Strong.

Young female athletes spend countless hours practicing their sports, running, conditioning, and competing — but many are never actually taught how to strength train.

Girls Strength Training gives athletes the opportunity to learn those skills in a supportive environment alongside other girls.

The focus is not on lifting the heaviest weight in the room. Athletes learn proper technique, movement quality, progressive strength development, and how to train with confidence.

The goal is to give girls strength skills they can carry with them throughout their athletic careers and beyond.

CLASS LOCATIONS

Find Your Class

Girls strength training classes in Lamorinda (Walnut Creek) and Sunnyvale.

$60 per athlete per session

LAMORINDA

Girls Strength Training

Wednesdays • 5:00–6:00 PM

Location: Walnut Creek, CA

Serving girls strength training athletes throughout the Lamorinda / Walnut Creek area — Lafayette, Moraga, Orinda, and surrounding communities. Class meets in Walnut Creek, CA.

REGISTER — LAMORINDA
SUNNYVALE

Girls Strength Training

Sundays • 5:00–6:00 PM

Location: Sunnyvale, CA

Youth strength training in Sunnyvale for middle and high school girls who want to get stronger and move better.

REGISTER — SUNNYVALE
Coach Jo, speed and strength coach for youth athletes in the Bay Area

MEET COACH JO

Coached by SpeedCoach Jo

Coach Jo combines strength and conditioning, speed development, nutrition, and years of experience working with young athletes to help girls become stronger and more confident athletes.

  • NCSF Certified Personal Trainer
  • ISSA Strength & Conditioning Specialist
  • USATF Track & Field Coach
  • Precision Nutrition Certified
  • M.A. Curriculum & Instruction — Santa Clara University

READY TO GET STRONGER?

Build strength. Learn proper technique. Become a more confident athlete.