Building strong, confident female athletes.
Supportive strength, movement, and confidence coaching for girls ages 10–17 in my private Markham studio. Programs are built around single-leg strength, landing mechanics, and ACL injury resilience — so she can show up to her sport stronger than the season before.
Free 20-minute studio consultation
The numbers behind why I train girls the way I do.
More likely to quit by age 14
The Women's Sports Foundation found that by age 14, girls drop out of sport at twice the rate of boys — driven by body image, social pressure, and feeling like they don't belong in athletic spaces. We train against that.
Higher ACL injury risk in female athletes
Female athletes tear their ACLs at 2 to 8 times the rate of male athletes — most often on a single leg, while landing or cutting. Single-leg strength, balance, and landing mechanics are the centrepiece of every program.
Sources: Women's Sports Foundation — Keeping Girls in the Game (2020). Peer-reviewed ACL injury research in young female athletes (Petushek et al., 2019).
Supportive coaching for every stage of her athletic development.
- Female athletes ages 10–17 in soccer, hockey, basketball, volleyball, dance, lacrosse, or multi-sport
- Girls who are starting to feel intimidated by the weight room — or have never been shown how to use it
- Athletes coming back from a knee, ankle, or hip injury who need to rebuild strength and trust in their body
- Competitive players whose sport coach is asking for off-ice / off-field strength work
- Parents who want their daughter trained by a woman who actually understands the female athlete
Thoughtful training built around her strength, movement skills, and goals.
- Movement screen on day one — ankles, knees, hips, core, single-leg control
- Programming built around single-leg strength, landing mechanics, and deceleration to lower ACL risk
- Speed, agility, and change-of-direction work that translates to her sport
- Progressive strength training with clear guidance, careful technique, and support at every stage
- Confidence built through practice, encouragement, and learning at her own pace
- Optional fueling guidance for growing female athletes (periods, energy, recovery)
Build strength for sport. Develop confidence for life.
Purposeful coaching that helps young athletes develop movement skills, get stronger, and build confidence they carry into sport and everyday life. All sessions are 60 minutes, in my Markham studio.
Six-Week Youth Strength & Confidence Program
Small-group coaching for 3–6 athletes, grouped by age, readiness, and training goals.
- 60-minute sessions · $40 per athlete per session · Prepaid six-week program
- $40 is the per-session equivalent within the prepaid program — not a drop-in option
- All prices are in Canadian dollars.
Free 20-minute studio consultation
Semi-Private Youth Training (2 athletes)
$55 per athlete per session
Ongoing training sessions are 60 minutes. All prices are in Canadian dollars.
Free 20-minute studio consultation
Private Youth Training
$100 per session
Ongoing training sessions are 60 minutes. All prices are in Canadian dollars.
Free 20-minute studio consultation
Prepaid six-week small-group programs: missed sessions do not include make-up classes unless there are extenuating circumstances.
From first call to first block.
Intro call
Quick chat with the parent and athlete to understand her sport, schedule, injury history, and goals.
Movement screen
First session is an assessment — single-leg balance, squat, hinge, landing, deceleration. We assess how she moves and identify areas to develop.
Train in blocks
Small-group programs run in six-week blocks, with training adapted to the athletes' goals and competitive season.
What we actually train.
Injury resilience
Single-leg strength, hip and ankle control, landing mechanics, and deceleration — the real drivers of ACL and lower-body injury risk.
Sport performance
Strength, speed, change of direction, and conditioning that transfers directly to her game — periodized around her season.
Confidence
A supportive space to practise, ask questions, and recognize her progress. Confidence grows as she feels stronger and more comfortable in her abilities — on and off the field.
Good things to know.
Why train girls specifically?
By age 14, girls are twice as likely as boys to drop out of sport — a stat published by the Women's Sports Foundation. The reasons are layered: body image, lack of confidence, social pressure, and feeling unwelcome in strength spaces. My job is to flip that. Every session is built to make her stronger, more confident, and more sure of herself — so quitting isn't the path of least resistance.
Why so much single-leg work?
Female athletes are at a significantly higher risk of ACL tears than male athletes — the research consistently puts it at 2 to 8 times higher, depending on the sport. Most non-contact ACL injuries happen on a single leg: landing, cutting, decelerating. So we spend real time on single-leg strength, balance, coordination, and landing mechanics. It's not flashy — it's protective. Strong single legs = a more resilient knee.
What ages do you train?
Generally ages 10–17. Younger athletes spend more time on coordination, body awareness, and play. Older competitive athletes get true strength and speed programming.
Where do sessions happen?
In my private training studio in Markham. Outdoor speed and agility work runs through the warmer months.
Do you train boys too?
Yes — boys are welcome, especially in small group / sibling sessions. My specialty and focus is female athletes, but the strength and movement work translates either way.
Can you work with my daughter's team or club?
Yes. I run six-week small-group blocks for clubs, teams, and friend groups. Send a note with the team, ages, and how often you'd like to train and I'll put together a quote.
How do I cancel a private appointment?
Please give 24 hours' notice to cancel or reschedule a private youth appointment. If there are extenuating circumstances, please get in touch.
What if she misses a prepaid small-group session?
Prepaid small-group programs run on a set six-week schedule. Missed sessions do not include make-up classes unless there are extenuating circumstances. Please get in touch to discuss your situation.
Let's build her next season.
Send a quick note about her sport, age, and goals. I'll respond within 24 hours.
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