Build faster, stronger, more confident young athletes.
Remote and hybrid sports performance coaching for youth athletes who need better movement, strength, speed, confidence, and injury prevention — without random workouts or unsafe training progressions.
Youth athletes need a foundation, not random conditioning.
Many young athletes are told to “get faster,” “get stronger,” or “work harder,” but they are rarely given a structured plan that matches their age, sport, training history, movement quality, and current capacity.
Dr. Drew Sports Performance helps youth athletes develop the qualities that matter most: movement skill, strength, coordination, speed, durability, confidence, and consistency.
Youth Athlete Coaching Can Help With:
- ✓ Speed and acceleration development
- ✓ Strength foundations
- ✓ Landing, balance, and coordination
- ✓ Agility and change of direction
- ✓ Injury prevention habits
- ✓ Confidence in training
- ✓ Return-to-sport progression after injury
- ✓ Parent-friendly structure and accountability
Performance plans for young athletes and competitive athletes.
Youth athlete development is the primary focus. Additional sport-specific plans are available for runners, golfers, return-to-sport athletes, and BMX racers.
Youth Athlete Development
A structured performance plan for young athletes who need better movement, strength, coordination, and confidence.
- Speed and agility foundations
- Age-appropriate strength training
- Landing and deceleration mechanics
- Mobility and movement quality
- Injury prevention education
- Parent and athlete accountability
Build durability and reduce breakdown.
Strength and movement programming for youth runners, recreational runners, and athletes returning to running.
- Running-specific strength
- Return-to-run progressions
- Calf, foot, hip, and trunk capacity
- Training load guidance
- Race preparation
Move better and create more efficient power.
Performance coaching for golfers who need better mobility, strength, rotational power, and durability.
- Hip and thoracic mobility
- Rotational strength and power
- Core control and sequencing
- Low back, hip, and shoulder resilience
- Tournament preparation and recovery
Bridge the gap between rehab and performance.
For athletes who are cleared from rehab but do not yet feel ready, strong, explosive, or confident.
- Strength progressions
- Jumping, landing, and cutting progressions
- Return-to-running plans
- Sport-specific reloading
- Milestone tracking
Explosive starts, sprint power, and race readiness.
BMX remains a specialty area, with programming for riders who want better gate starts, sprint power, mobility, and recovery.
- Gate start development
- Sprint and acceleration training
- Strength and power programming
- Race-week preparation
- Mobility and recovery routines
Simple options for families and athletes.
Youth athlete plans are adjusted for age, sport, training history, equipment access, goals, and current movement capacity.
Digital Youth Plan
Best for families who want structure and a plan to follow.
- Monthly training plan
- Youth-safe strength and movement work
- Speed and agility foundations
- Progress tracking
- Best for self-directed athletes
Youth Performance Coaching
Best for athletes who need coaching support and accountability.
- Everything in Digital Youth Plan
- Monthly plan updates
- Direct check-ins
- Monthly video review
- Adjustments for soreness, pain, or schedule changes
Performance+
Best for competitive athletes or return-to-sport athletes needing closer support.
- Everything in Youth Performance Coaching
- Weekly program adjustments
- Multiple video reviews
- Competition or season planning
- Priority support
Not sure which plan fits?
Apply below and include the athlete’s age, sport, goals, current training schedule, injury history, and what you are hoping to improve. I’ll help recommend the best fit.
Drew Abatangelo, DPT, SCS, OCS
Dr. Drew is a Doctor of Physical Therapy and dual board-certified specialist with experience supporting athletes through sports medicine, injury prevention, return-to-sport, and performance programming.
Credentials
- Doctor of Physical Therapy
- Board Certified Sports Clinical Specialist
- Board Certified Orthopaedic Clinical Specialist
- Sports medicine and performance background
Experience
- Youth athlete development and injury prevention
- USA Cycling BMX support experience
- USOPC Sports Medicine Volunteer experience
- College athletics sports performance experience
- Golf event sports medicine and recovery support experience
The mission is to help young athletes train with purpose, build confidence, reduce injury risk, and develop the physical foundation they need for long-term success.
Tell me about the athlete.
Complete the application below. Include the athlete’s age, sport, goals, training experience, current schedule, and any injury or pain history.
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