Strength and Conditioning for Parents: A Step-by-Step Guide to Safe Sports Training & Nutrition That Will Keep Kids Motivated, Build Healthy Habits, and Boost Performance-Even on a Busy Schedule

Strength and Conditioning for Parents
A Step-by-Step Guide to Safe Sports Training and Nutrition That Will Keep Kids Motivated, Build Healthy Habits, and Boost Performance—Even on a Busy Schedule

Are you a parent looking to support your child’s athletic development without risking burnout, injury, or frustration? Strength and Conditioning for Parents is your trusted playbook for helping young athletes thrive—physically, mentally, and emotionally.

This comprehensive guide empowers parents to become positive partners in their child’s fitness journey. Whether your child is just starting out or already competing, you'll discover age-appropriate training plans, injury prevention strategies, and sport-specific conditioning techniques designed to unlock their full potential.

Inside you'll learn:

The basics of youth strength and conditioning —and how to introduce fitness the right way, from ages 6 to 17 How to prevent injuries through smart warm-ups, cooldowns, safe technique, and recovery strategies Sport-specific drills and training for soccer, basketball, swimming, baseball, and track & field Nutrition strategies to fuel growing bodies and minds Motivational techniques to build confidence and resilience in every child How to track progress and adapt workouts as your child matures Tips for balancing sports with school, rest, and life

Written by Toby R. Garland —a parent, youth coach, and elder with over 20 years of experience working with young athletes—this guide delivers practical advice in a warm, encouraging tone. You'll gain expert insights without needing a background in sports science or personal training.

Whether you’re raising a future Olympian or simply want to help your child enjoy a lifetime of movement and health, this book is your go-to resource. Fitness is a family journey—and it starts with you.

Give your child the tools they need to grow stronger, safer, and more confident—on and off the field.