Primal Play : Youth Speed and Agility

11/08/2025

Youth Speed Progressions

“Speed starts with the basics. 🏃‍♂️💨
These simple progressions help young athletes build speed naturally—without overloading them with technique too early.
This client has been putting in the work, and it’s paying off—he’s getting faster every week! 🚀”

09/11/2024

Over the years, I’ve had the privilege of working with countless young people, and it’s always been a joy. There’s something deeply fulfilling about guiding kids toward healthier lives, not just for the here and now, but with a vision for the long term. As a certified youth fitness specialist through the International Youth Conditioning Association, I’ve had the honor of helping shape the lives of young athletes—and that’s a responsibility I take to heart.True athletic growth isn’t about instant results; it’s about consistent, dedicated work. I’ve trained these two incredible young women since they were just nine years old. From their first kids’ races and Spartan competitions, to qualifying for the Kids World Championships, and ultimately winning CIF tennis championships for their school—they’ve grown in ways I’m proud to have witnessed. Now, they’re both in college, stronger and more resilient than ever, and I couldn’t be prouder.These two are a testament to what long-term athletic development really looks like. It’s about nurturing growth, celebrating progress, and showing them the power of persistence. They embody everything I believe in as a coach, and watching them evolve into the incredible young women they are today has been the greatest reward of all. • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • •

14/08/2023

Please give this young lady a big rowdy Primal Play welcome !! Audrey it is going to be so fun working with you !! Swimming for the gold one day!!

20/05/2023

Kid is having a good season enough though it’s been tough. Moving around more in the pocket . Quick release still developing but accuracy when it’s out is great. Go Bug!

24/02/2023

Another great example of long term athletic development. MVP . Girls Prep League Tennis. Well done Ellie!!

24/02/2023

Long term athletic development at its finest. Well done Beanie!

15/09/2022

Speed and agility class . Today was jump training(Flight School)

Primal Play shared a post on Instagram: "Flight school yesterday was loads of fun. We worked on jumping so the kids were shown how to reverse engineer the movements and Thomas decided to put it to the test. Once he got his arms working boom! Jump he couldn’t make earlier. Well done Train!! ...

25/08/2022

Just a few pics from Quick Kids camp last week. Video coming soon!

23/08/2022

Quick Kids 2022 camp in the books! This picture says it all! The goal at Primal Play has always been to make sure kids have fun . I think this pic says it all! I’ll post a little more from camp when I finish editing it all.

06/07/2022

Camp is coming! Speed and agility camp ages 9-12 . August 15th thru the 19th . Pasadena Ca .Great opportunity for your little athletes to learn more about speed , quickness , plyometrics and so much more! Space is limited For more info contact martin@primalplaykids.

25/03/2022

Anyone who know me knows I love kids. Working with young athletes was an easy move for me. I learned quickly that a lot parents and coaches want instant results instead of building their young athlete over time. Most people don’t have the patience for Long Term Athletic Development because they can’t see the end result . They want it now.
And then you have kid like Jack Van Scoter and parent like Lisa Van Scoter.
This really touched me and I am forever grateful. Every once in awhile, I get it right.😄

06/03/2022

The picture of consistency. Always asking questions. Always ready to work. Always ready to learn . Trusting the process. The result . From 122 pounds to 132 pounds. And I can honestly say it’s all muscle. The credit goes Giacomo completely. Next season this kid will be a monster on the court. Well done Giacomo. Keep pushing the envelope.