The off-season is underway, and Standard First is coming back with more structure, better tools, and a bigger focus on athlete ownership. One of the biggest additions is our new XP Tracker. Athletes can now earn XP as they progress, turning training into something they can actually see, track and take ownership of. The goal isn't just to make training more fun. It's to help young athletes understand that progress comes from consistently doing the work. We've also invested in new equipment, including speed gates, giving us better ways to measure development and show athletes where they're improving. And this year we're putting an even bigger emphasis on accountability outside of class. Training with us is only part of the week. What athletes do between sessions matters too. We want them tracking their work, building better habits and gradually taking more responsibility for their own development. New tools. Better feedback. More ownership. Higher standards. And this is just the start. More to follow. 💪

Hey coaches! A quick heads up I’ll be taking a break from posting and updating the Standard First programe as I focus on some up coming challenges! Remember, everything you need to follow the Standard First program is in the Classroom! Follow the process, add layers to the pyramid and watch your athletes grow! Don’t forget to check out the books myself and my son have written to help parents, coaches and kids along the way. See you soon. Coach Lee

I’ve added a simple system for athletes to maintain their speed, strength, and fitness during the season. This isn’t extra work.It’s the minimum standard to stop performance from dropping off. 📌 What it is:A 30-minute session to be completed 1–2x per week 📌 Why it matters:Most athletes lose progress during the season — not because they stop training completely, but because they stop doing the basics consistently. This fixes that. 👉 You’ll find it in the classroom now in the downloadable toolkit Use it. Track it. Stay consistent. High Standards. Real Results.

Most programs talk about improvement. We measure it — and we show it. This short highlight is from our recent group. You’ll see: • Better movement • More intent • Higher standards in action The numbers improved. But more importantly — the athletes changed. This is what happens when you coach with structure, not chaos. Combined with the objective data in the athlete tracker, the highlight video below becomes a powerful communication tool — helping parents clearly see the progress, feel confident in the process, and keep coming back. Everything you need to build this system for your athletes is in the classroom section above.

Wrapped up a shorter 10‑session block with a group of 10 young Baseball players (age 10). Even with a condensed program, the structure and standards delivered consistent progress. Average improvements across the group: - 9% sprint - 11% upper body power - 9% lower body power - 7% endurance - 9% agility A few athletes pushed even further, hitting 15–20% improvement in specific tests. Nothing complicated — just clear expectations, consistent reps, and a system that builds confidence through competence. All the tests we used in this block are included in the Standard First program, and the full athlete tracker is available for members to download.