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Football training · Ages 8–18

Football is played in short bursts of acceleration. Jarosh training works on starts, explosive power and strength for athletes 8–18, alongside a school strength program.

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What we work on

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01

Acceleration

Work on starts and the first steps of a sprint, including sled work set for each athlete. Structured practice develops the movement skills behind an athlete’s speed.

02

Explosive power

Medicine-ball throws, jump training and plyometric progressions develop explosive movement alongside a growing strength foundation.

03

Strength

Learn compound movements through a progressive introduction to barbell training. Technical control guides when an athlete is ready for additional load.

Your free assessment:✓ Vertical jump✓ 10–40-yard dash✓ Top speed / max velocity✓ 5-10-5 pro-agility drill✓ Coach consultation

Football at Jarosh

“Offseason for many of our football guys. While strength is a big part of many of their school programs, speed is an integral part of any off season program.”
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“Football guys grinding those sleds ~ best part that isn’t guess work on those sleds those are specific to each athlete.”
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Cam C.In his own words

College-bound athlete40-yard dash: 5.1 to 4.81 in 12 weeks

Jarosh football athletesAcceleration day: sled sprints

From Jarosh Performance posts. Athletes are named by first name and last initial.

Google reviews

Google★★★★★Google review

“Jarosh was a huge blessing to my son's college football recruitment process, Coach Nick was incredibly helpful and intentional with help Judah make gains and prepare for football camps/prospect combines, 40, broad jump, L drill, etc. I love how it has helped him in his processes training and how much he enjoys it...

enough that his younger two brothers have been asking for years when they "can start Jarosh". One of them is now in the program and both loving it and making gains himself.

Jarosh really helps these young athletes in their process, and my boys look forward to working out there!!”

Judah L. · 5 months ago
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60min

Free assessment

Your first step

In 60 minutes, establish a baseline and talk with a coach about an individual training plan.

  1. Step 01Request

    Tell us about your athlete: age and sport. Submitting a request doesn’t reserve a time. Our staff will text you within 24 hours to arrange the assessment. It’s free.

    • Online request
    • Text within 24 hours
    • Free assessment
  2. Step 02Assess

    We start with your athlete’s goals, then establish a baseline in 60 minutes with four tests: vertical jump, a 10–40-yard dash, top speed (max velocity) and the 5-10-5 pro-agility drill.

    • Vertical jump
    • 10–40-yard dash
    • Top speed / max velocity
    • 5-10-5 pro agility
  3. Step 03Review

    Sit down with a coach to discuss your athlete’s starting point, goals and training plan.

    • Starting point
    • Goals
    • Coach consultation
  4. Step 04Build

    Talk through an individual training plan and the program that fits your athlete’s stage: Multi-Sport Foundation (8–12), Competitive Edge (13–15) or College Prep (16–18). Beginners are welcome.

    • Ages 8–12
    • Ages 13–15
    • Ages 16–18
  5. Step 05Retest

    Athletes are tested routinely at Jarosh Performance, and each athlete’s results are recorded to ensure progress is being made over time. Our 90-day guarantee is on speed and vertical jump.

    • 10-yard dash
    • 5-10-5 pro agility
    • Vertical jump
    • Top speed
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Programs for ages 8–18

Three programs. One starting point: a free assessment with a coach.

All programs
A young athlete performs a half-kneeling band press while others train behind him.
Ages 8–12

01

Multi-Sport Foundation

Develop movement skills, coordination and the foundations of speed and strength.

  • Running mechanics
  • Movement and coordination
  • Strength foundations
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An athlete drives out of a band-resisted sprint start.
Ages 13–15

02

Competitive Edge

Progress through structured speed work, agility, resistance training and power development.

  • Speed and acceleration
  • Resistance training
  • Explosive power
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An athlete performs a barbell back squat in the rack.
Ages 16–18

03

College Prep

Develop strength, speed and power in preparation for the demands of collegiate training.

  • Advanced strength
  • Speed development
  • Power development
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New to performance training? Beginners are welcome.

FAQ

Is there a separate program for football?
Programs are organized by age: Multi-Sport Foundation (8–12), Competitive Edge (13–15) and College Prep (16–18). Tell us your athlete’s sport in the assessment request so a coach can talk it through with you.
Does my athlete need training experience?
No. Beginners are welcome. Start with the free assessment to discuss your athlete’s starting point with a coach.
How do we arrange an assessment?
Submit an assessment request online. Staff will text within 24 hours to arrange a time. The assessment is free and takes 60 minutes.

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